@RIOT So the word around here is that you are working on marksmen itemization
I understand most if it is in the works and anything could change.
Rather than specifics, can we be apprised to the DIRECTION of the changes? Whats your goal?
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I would guess their goal is to add multiple good choices to the ADC roles. Basically, right now your only real decision is Shiv vs PD, and bork vs BT.
Of course, there are other choices, like building SotD on twitch and twitch only, or building Runaan's Huricane and losing the game... But overall, ADC is one of the most cookie-cutter role.
Basically, they will most probably want to separate itemization choices a bit so that the optimal build isn't always damage/sustain + AS/Crit (since both pairs are pretty much tied).
At least, that's what their goal for ADC itemization was the last few times they talked about it (pre-S3, pre-S4).
Personally, I would love to see more unique/synergy itemization. Things like these :
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Nerf/Remove crit on Shiv, maybe buff AS, buff procs.
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After being out of battle for 3s, your next attack or spell does 25% increasd damage.
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Runaan has slightly less AS, increases attack and spell range by [number] units.
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Rework Sword of the Divine, its niche just isn't viable.
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Maybe an item that would act a bit like Aatrox' living blade, where you can activate it to deal additional damage but nullify your LS, or reactivate to gain back LS...
Basically, items that you can build around.
^There would be a thread with a lot of discussion on the subject...but the CB had a hick-up and it is lost, along with roughly 10 days worth of posts from Live Balance.