SW Nerf - Rebalancing
I’ve played this game since the game released in 2014 and I’ve played long enough that I’ve seen improvements and mistakes made many times. Here is some constructive feedback on what I feel the issue is presently.
The 12.0 nerfs were one thing but nerfing a champion to remove one of their major abilities is a bit drastic, especially considering most nodes and meta champs now have buffs that Ensnare can counter.
I look back and think about other champions that are “more of a menace than we wanted for their defender attributes”.
Serpent is a prime example. Defender Attribute 5/5. Easily an 7/8 out of 5.
Hulking - 3/5 - Easily 4/5 out of 5.
Photon - 4/5 - Easily 6/5 - can also shut down Willpower and Dexterity. If that isn’t overpowered, I’m at a loss for what is
How can it be justified that SW is “more of a menace” for performing above her defender attribute when other champions like the above are MUCH higher than their stated attribute.
After seeing content creators make videos on this topic and my own experiences in game, I’ve come to a few conclusions on how this could be resolved going forward:
1: Release the nerf but as a result, it would be good to get some ample compensation provided to players respectively who spent so much to get SW. (rank down tickets, resources etc)
2: Instead of removing Ensnare from her kit, make it an attacker only ability if defense is too high.
Feel free to share your thoughts on this and if anyone has any other suggestions.
