A Suggestion to change Janna's Monsoon
First off I want to say that I really like Janna. She is one of my favorite champions (between 
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The channeled heal is strong. I mean REALLY STRONG. I personally feel that no one should be able to outheal Soraka in a teamfight since it is her niche. Even though it is channeled (and not global), I think it steals glory from an already rare support. (Plus it takes away from
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I feel that Janna should be well known for her movement utility as the wind mage of the game. Her passive is nice, but it isn't enough to me.
Here is my proposed change:
Current Monsoon: Cost: 100 Mana Range: 725 Janna surrounds herself in a magical storm, throwing enemies back. After the storm has settled, soothing winds heal nearby allies while the ability is active. Summons forth the might of the wind to knock surrounding enemies back and restores 100/150/200 (+60% Ability Power) Health to nearby allies each second for 3 seconds.
Revised Monsoon: Cost: 100 Mana Range: 725 Janna surrounds herself in a magical storm, throwing enemies back. After the storm has settled, soothing winds provide allies with a speed boost as long as the ability is active. Summons forth the might of the wind to knock surrounding enemies back and **grants allies a (10/15/20%) movement speed bonus to nearby allies. As the ability is channeled, the bonus is enhanced to (20/30/40%) over 3 seconds. **
I realize that this is quite a big change, but it also seems like it fits Janna's niche better. The most similar thing that I could compare this to is a stronger scuttle bug ward. Overall I would say this is a nerf, but it has its benefits. Using Monsoon to peel bruiser/assasins off of your ADC will provide them with a speed boost, which can help them close the distance more effectively than before. This change also enhances flashy plays on Janna. Using flash monsoon will knock enemies back and will help your allies catchup to fleeing opponents more effectively. The speed boost starts off lower to give a minimal boost to help carries flee, but channeling the ultimate can serve as a team rally point. If, for example, your team was running away from the enemy team and in your direction, you could knock the enemy back when they get to you, and grant the team a speed boost to enhance their escape.
FEEDBACK OR COMMENTS ARE APPRECIATED.
