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Patch 4.5 Aegis & Iron Locket changes

Khmera·3/20/2014, 12:23:43 PM·4 votes·308 views

When Runic Bulwark was removed, we received the status and legion passive onto Locket and Aegis so that its amazing stats an effects may carry on. But now it seems as though its use is less viable for supports, in the sense that it no longer grants armor. It was already a good change when moved to Locket, I mean yes to build Aegis it's a pain in the rear considering all of the items needed for it (And how they barely dent the price). I like the standard you have set up for 4.5 with a Negatron cloak, regen bead, and ruby crystal. But Iron Locket most definitely needs to keep Legion along with it's armor stat. Maybe you could remove the legion passive from Aegis. And tweek in on Locket. I mean you could get Spectre's Cowl to build with Aegis to make Locket. Aegis being build from cloth armor and ruby crystal. And change the Legion passive so that the wielder gains 25 magic resist, 15 armor (on Aegis)/ 20 armor (On Locket), 350 health, 10 cooldown reduction, and the legion passive spreads 20 magic resist and 10 health regen to nearby allies. That way the item isn't completely ridden of it's armor bonus. which also makes Locket a very well rounded pick.

Shorthand version:

Before 4.5 : item 3190

Cost: 2550

Built from:

Tier 2: item 3105

Tier 1: item 1006 +item 1029 +item 1033 +item 1028

stats: 300hp 20 armor 10%cdr

UNIQUE – LEGION: Nearby allied champions gain +20 magic resist & +10 health regen per 5 seconds.

UNIQUE Active: Shield yourself and nearby allied champions for 5 seconds, absorbing up to 50 (+10 per level) damage. 60 second cooldown.

After 4.5 : item 3190

Cost: 2800

Built from:

Tier 2: item 3105 +item 3067

Tier 1: item 1028 +item 1057 &item 1028

Stats: 400hp 0 armor 20mr 10% cdr

UNIQUE – LEGION: Nearby allied champions gain +20 magic resist & +10 health regen per 5 seconds.

UNIQUE Active: Shield yourself and nearby allied champions for 5 seconds, absorbing up to 50 (+10 per level) damage. 60 second cooldown.

My suggestion: item 3190

Cost: 2850

Built from:

Tier 2: item 3211 +item 3105

Tier 1: item 1057 +item 1028 &item 1028 +item 1029

Stats: 350hp 20 armor 25mr 10%cdr

UNIQUE – LEGION: Nearby allied champions gain +20 magic resist & +10 health regen per 5 seconds.

UNIQUE Active: Shield yourself and nearby allied champions for 5 seconds, absorbing up to 50 (+10 per level) damage. 60 second cooldown.

Link: http://www.reignofgaming.net/news/27684-unofficial-pbe-patch-notes-for-3-20-2014-super

P.S. Defense items are dying, save the regen!

P.S.S. The Boot changes are amazing, the price is good considering you know it's boots.

6 Comments

ShinRaigeki3/21/2014, 3:13:58 AM1 votes

Honestly Riot's paranoid as hell. Sometimes I wish they'd change things to limit to classes instead for purchase instead of not bringing 'em to rift or making excuses to nerf them. Only specific items. This would make Supports the Aura bearers, and limit it as such. Champion who's a support coded goes to other lanes? Good for them. The item just wouldn't be as efficient until mid/late game.

Hullabaloo9073/22/2014, 12:26:34 AM1 votes

I think they specifically wanted it not to provide both, and thats why they made it into a pure MR Item. While your idea isnt bad, its seems like it is just buffing the item rather than clarifying its purpose, like they wanted to.

I am also really excited about the changes. Its going to be a great pair with SV