Let's talk Galio...

[quote=Keels]I play Galio, and I think he's great, but people like elementz do NOT hold him in high regard... and frankly they're right. He's a mashup between support, tank, and caster, in sort of an awkward way. I'd like to see him in tournament play as a solo laner/ support tank(sort of like a non jungling nunu, [url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/full-support-jungle-nunu-a-comprehensive-guide-87774]see this guide[/url], minus the frozen heart) or in EU play to counter their typical AP carry solo lane top. That's the only way I could see him fitting in, really... he has a steroid for his friends, has good disruption, and farms well. But, not having a dedicated heal puts him far below someone like Sona and Soraka. With the upcoming changes to them, that are just completely changing them from topping off a carry at bot, to saving them, I feel he might be a tiny bit more viable there. But again, I think he'd be a fantastic solo laner. Any thoughts? I mean, he's probably the most overlooked champ in the league, and I think he could be viable in tournament play as a last pick. He's got decent sustain, and great utility and combat support, with good disruption. Sorry for the long wall of text, but it popped into my head as him being a solo laner in EU and this all just came RUSHING back.[/quote]

[quote=Keels]Shit! Double Post! Ummmm use this one. Someone lock the other?[/quote]

[quote=Freddy Shopan]Hotshotgg loves him! Even played him once or twice at IEM! :P But on a serious note, I think he's mostly used as either: 1. Full tank. His passive and ultimate's damage are noob traps. You don't build for damage, but as a true tank. AKA defense, mr, hp, and dodge (if necessary depending on enemy champs). 2. As a direct counter-pick to mages in lane. PARTICULARLY ones that like to harass with dots (malzahar?) because of his shield. He's usually played top, though, and recently, I've seen people rushing catalyst on him. He's decent top lane with flash/tele. That's where I usually see him. His ult is awesome. Love it ON AOE TEAMS. He's basically used exclusively with aoe teams. p.s. you're almost asking for fail if you play galio against something like Udyr. He's almost always picked late, because he's rather easy to counter-pick (anyone with a cc basic attack modifier).[/quote]