New Crit Items?!? Learn what your community has been saying!
The second draft of the Crit rework was released today, and a LOT of people have responded. With over 600 comments, it can be hard to get involved or know what people are talking about. I’ve compiled the various opinions of everyone and have them listed by item. If you want to join the discussion, check out this post to see what the specific changes are, then comment bellow on what you think!
people are not too big a fan of this change idea. Not because the shield is bad, though some argue it is, but because the loss of the movement passive. Melee crit users rely heavily on this passive for a number of reasons, so it’s loss is a hard one. Many people are hopping for the introduction of a new crit item with this shielding passive than a rework of Phantom Dancer.
Perhaps the most universally praised change, people are very happy to see this items return to crit builds. One complaint however is it feels rather simple for its gold cost, though only time will tell how true that is.
fairly well accepted changes. Some say that perhaps a bit heavy on the movement speed, but overall a good direction.
perhaps the most dividing of the changes, there are many opinions on this. The leading one is that reverting back to the old Infinity Edge solves nothing. Others argue that this is the only way to balance them long term. It also reintroduces 4 item crit builds, something few if any are excited about. Many, if not all, preferred the three item combination to reach 100% crit. as it allowes greater build diversity for each specific champ.
the remains of the current Essence Reaver, players fall specifically into two camps: Love or hate. As it is a “nerfed” version of the live one, time will tell which camp is correct and if the passive is able to be balanced or not.
universally liked, with no current nay sayers. Impressive with over 600 comments.
Based on all of this, here’s a changelist that could potentially rectify common complaints listed above.
Infinity Edge
Builds From: Pickaxe + B.F. Sword + Cloak of Agility + Gold (3400 total)
- 70 AD
- Deal 225% damage when you critically strike instead of 200%
- Double your critical strike chance. If you have 0% critical strike chance from other items, gain 10% critical strike chance.
Untouched except reduced to 25% crit. Phantom Dancer same as live but 25% crit.
the proposed changes, returning it to a crit item.
New Item:
Light-Bringer Bow
Builds From: Vampiric Scepter + Stopwatch + Cloak of Agility + 750 Gold (2800 total)
- 30 AD
- 10% lifesteal
- 25% Crit
- Passive: Lifeline — when you take damage that would lower you bellow 30% Health, gain a shield that absorbs 280 Damage for the next 5 seconds.
proposed changes, though with the promise to watch it closely.
proposed changes
This is far from a perfect list of changes. The goal is to propose solutions to issues the community has found with these changes. Remember to check out the original post in the Dev Corner page. Share below what you think about the changes!