What I would change about Cyclops (from a hardcore and passionate fan)

I just want to start by saying Cyclops is my favorite champion in the entire game. I pushed really hard for him to win the summoner's choice rework in 2024. Since his rework has been live, I have been playing with him non stop and here's my review. I love the true focus, the animations and the model. It feels like I'm playing Cyclops from the comics.

That being there are two problems that I hope are adressed in his balance update coming in october. The first one is the obvious one : the adrenaline mechanic from the awakened ability. While I do understand the idea, I think the execution was not very good. I have not used reliably against Bullseye, Attuma or other target matchups. The adrenaline simply falls off too quickly for me to take advantage of. I do believe it can work if the ability is reworked whether it's something like Nico Minoru zeal passive or something else. Either way I believe this ability needs to be buffed.

The second and last thing I would change for Cyclops is the standing still ability where Cyclops doesen't run. I get this is supposed to make the opponent more agressive but to me it doesen't feel like it. It takes quite a while for the opponent to dash towards me. But the bigger problem I have is how difficult is how often I keep finding myself getting cornered into my wall. Because Cyclops doesen't run the opponent always pushes me into my corner. This is frustrating especialy in Bgs where I keep getting punished. I do believe this can be fixed however. I would like to see this ability be replaced with the Mantis double tap button. That way you can decide whether you want Cyclops to run or not.

So yeah, those are the two things I would change about Cyclops. If anyone at Kabam watches this post please consider giving him these two abilities in his october balance update. I think these are not just complaints I have but many other players have especialy the ones who play competitively. Cyclops deals great damage, but I do believe he will be top tier if the adrenaline mechanic and standing still ability are reworked.

Comments

GhostSpawned

Btw I know everyone is focused on spider-woman getting nerfed but I wanted to give my opinion about the next balance update for my favorite champion. I grew up with the X-men and I REALLY HOPE these two changes are given since I think this (I think) would fix his core problem as an attacker.

Montycarlo

Stop making BS post nobody cares about cyclops. Focus on spiderwomen which is getting nerfed for no reason and stop diluting forum with nonsense post like this

TheMostHated1

Nobody cares about cyclops🙏🏽

ItsClobberinTime

I care about Cyclops and I agree 100%, I'm sure most of the community does too but you picked potentially one of the worst days in the history of MCOC to make a thread about it

GhostSpawned

ItsClobberinTime

Thanks for the positive comment. You're right I definetely picked the worst day possible. This was my first Forums post and I'm still not entirely sure how the forums work.

CheeseMaster482

https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/comment/2880778#Comment_2880778

Nobody gaf about spider Womid, buddy thinks one overrated champ getting nerfed is the end of mcoc.

Flame_4389

https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/404178/what-i-would-change-about-cyclops-from-a-hardcore-and-passionate-fan

I agree with these changes. I love cyclops too, but I honestly don't think they will change anything about him.

Part of the reason why the nerf to spiderwoman is killing me is that they are ok with not changing some champs that need tune ups or little quality of life changes but when it comes to nerfing they have no problem with it and they nerf the character that needs it the least.

The whole rebalancing program has been a total failure imo from the long time it takes to send out the balance update and the fact that they usually don't change anything even when a change is needed and even the batch releases that take too long for no reason just to end up being disappointing. I'd love if they give these changes to cyclops, but honestly I doubt it.

Herbal_Taxman

i am personally glad to know that someone cares about cyclops.

Me, I couldn’t care less about him. Completely irrelevant, waste of a rework.

Terra

https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/comment/2880828#Comment_2880828

"Waste of a rework".

Compared to his prebuff state and now, vs also looking to how many use him, I'd say the difference is well worth his rework.

OP is right. The changes here would be very welcome.

ItsClobberinTime

https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/comment/2880813#Comment_2880813

I figured, just don't worry a lot if you see some hate in the comments, a lot of people are furious about the Spider Woman nerf (as am I) but I could tell right away you were probably new to forums so that's why I said what I said instead lol.

On the topic of Cyclops tho, I can guarantee you most people feel the exact same way especially the awakened ability which is extremely unreliable currently for the Bullseyes and Attumas. When the buff first came out that was the #1 complaint from people so don't worry, we'll find out soon enough what's changing cause there is no way they leave him in this state (I hope)