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Pantheon Rework Idea: Spear/Shortsword wield

BOT TURBOINT·9/13/2014, 6:14:18 PM·12 votes·4,110 views

#Introduction

So while playing Pantheon I was thinking, his Q is on such a short CD that he is throwing spear after spear, it would qualify him as a Spartan Javelin thrower rather than a deadly melee fighter.

I admit that I am influenced by blockbuster movies (Troy/300 hue?), but I thought it would be rather cool if Pantheon was wielding both a spear and a shortsword?

Much like Jinx' Pow-Pow and Fishbones; or to a lesser extent Jayce' Hextech Hammer/Cannon, Pantheon would be able switch between a spear and a shortsword as a weapon. Jinx Jayce

#Aim

The goal of this rework is to transform Pantheon into "Mantheon", a truely terrifying Spartan Warrior! Thus, we will be getting rid of his assassin-traits and promote a tankier bruiser-stlye Mantheon playstyle while still retaining his ability to execute low HP enemies.

#Changes overview:

  1. With the spear, Pantheon has Bonus Armor Penetration and a higher AA Range.
  2. With the shortsword, Pantheon has Bonus Attack Speed.
  3. Pantheon can throw his spear for an execute on an enemy champion. (High range)
  4. After Pantheon threw his spear, he switches to his shortsword as his spear is unavailable (on higher CD).
  5. Slight skillset changes dependent on which weapon he has equipped.

#Full Skillset:

Pantheonsummoner 21item 3086item 3105item 3031item 3460 New Pantheon - The Artisan Of War

Innate: (Unchanged) Aegis Protection - After AA or using an ability 4 times, Pantheon will block the next incoming turret attack or basic attack from an enemy champion, siege minion or large monster. summoner 21

Q: Spearshot - Deals (70/120/170/220/270 + 1.4 Bonus AD) physical damage to a target within 950 Range.

Passive: Martial Expertise - Pantheon switches to his shortsword after using Spear Shot. His spear becomes unavailable for 10 seconds. The Spear grants Bonus Armor Penetration (15%) and Range (175). The Shortsword grants Bonus Attack Speed (20/25/30/35/40%). item 3086

W: (Unchanged) Aegis of Zenonia - Pantheon leaps upon a target enemy unit within 600 range, dealing (50/75/100/125/150 + 1.0AP) magic damage and stunning them for 1 second. Refreshes Aegis Protection. item 3105

E: While Spear-wielding: Heartseeker Strike - Deals (40/70/100/130/160 + 1.8 Bonus AD) physical damage in a cone over 3 strikes. Double damage against champions. While Sword-wielding: Whirlwind - Deals (80/120/160/200/240 + 1.0 Bonus AD) physical damage to enemies around Pantheon.

Passive: Certain Death - Pantheon gains 100% critical strike chance and his Spear Shots will deal 100% bonus damage against targets below 15% health. item 3031

R: (Unchanged) Grand Skyfall - Pantheon channels for 2 seconds to leap into the air, becoming untargetable. Pantheon will then descend toward the ground at the target location within 5500 range and deal (400/700/1000 + 1.0AP) magic damage. item 3460

12 Comments

Garentheon9/13/2014, 9:50:25 PM3 votes

As a Pantheon fan I gotta admit I find this pretty interesting. I do have some ideas if you don't mind...

I would change his E sword attack back to the heart seeker strike that it is now. We have enough "spinners" in the game imo. The cone could be smaller for obvious reasons and the animations could be him swinger his sword furiously fast.

Also I would change his W to AD ratios but small ratios and make it a longer dash and take away the point-click stun. The dash can go through minions and and push aside champions (slightly) till he reaches the end of the dash or hits the target that he was targeting

Tankjohnson10/8/2014, 8:39:08 PM2 votes

Think this is cool since irl Spartans preferred short swords when their formation broke and they had to fight right up in people's faces. Reason being that their 9 foot long spear was unwieldy out of formation and close range. However think sword abilities could use some work.

Ironclad Dragon9/13/2014, 6:23:49 PM1 votes

Looking at the use of the Shurima trinket, all I could think of is:

OMG, RITO'S MACKIN' MANTHEON SHERBERTMA.

Ralanr8/29/2015, 5:27:04 AM1 votes

I'm being a necromancer.

Honestly I love the concept of swapping between those weapons. It sounds closer to combat mastery than just his spear.

Phife8/29/2015, 5:31:41 AM1 votes

Love the direction but i swear you should be on the balance team with those damage numbers.... lol

Asteria10/2/2014, 9:57:40 PM1 votes

I really find this idea interesting and really cool. As a pantheon player that rather enjoys trying out lots of different builds this could be kinda cool, i feel like to take away his assassiny play style you would need to change his e (though im not sure what to ill think about it). I reckon in sword form if his e was more of like a jayce w (ranged form) so like 3 quick strikes with the sword, and then keep it the same in spear form. I really like Immortalibra's idea of his w(see the top post on this thread) you could make it a dash that can go through minions, and the animation could be him charging with his shield, and that the first champion he hits he stuns. Thats just my opinion.

Duchess of Deer9/13/2014, 10:37:34 PM1 votes

no offence but you kinda took away his whole combo and his ability to be an assasin