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Karma Relaunch Heading to PBE

Posted by Morello on Fri, 03/15/2013 - 21:08

We’ve talked a lot about giving Karma a complete overhaul, and we’re ready to discuss her changes. Karma’s relaunch is the real deal, covering her art, abilities and lore for a total renovation. We know she’s been the source of a lot of contention since her launch, but we also know that she’s got a cult following of Karma diehards. Here’s an overview of why we think she needs a rework.

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Karma’s aesthetics are confusing. While she looks cool, it’s difficult to read her role at face value. Grumpy Monkey has provided more info for you on Karma's look. We’ve also seen players eschew her support role for bursty mage gameplay, so we seized this opportunity to give Karma more options in lane. Scarizard has talked more on Karma's evolving mechanics. We also think that Karma needs a new story that suits her updated abilities and aesthetics. RiotRunaan has taken you through Karma's transformation into an unstoppable Ionian leader.

For Karma diehards, we have a special treat – we’ll be giving those of you who’ve unlocked Karma a skin based on her traditional look.

Karma’s getting an extended PBE stay so we can thoroughly test her new gameplay and incorporate your feedback.

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Source: http://euw.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?p=10821752

Originally envisioned as a support, Karma’s fringe successes actually came from players using her in the top or mid lanes as an AP burst mage with support abilities, much like Zilean or Morgana. We like this direction and want to encourage you to boost both her offensive and support abilities by building AP. We also want to make sure she can hold her own as a solo or with a lane partner.

Finally, we’ve updated her skills so allies are reliant on Karma, but Karma’s not reliant on them. She’s got enough power at her fingertips to feel strong as a mage or as a support without teammates having to work in perfect concert for you to be effective.

So without further ado… here’s Karma’s new kit:

Passive: Gathering Fire – Damage from Karma’s spells and basic attacks lower Mantra’s cooldown.

R: Mantra – Empowers Karma’s abilities, adding an extra effect to the next ability cast.

Q: Inner Flame – Skillshot that deals magic damage and slows enemies.

Empowered by Mantra: Soulflare – Increases damage and leaves behind a zone that slows and, after a brief delay, explodes for AoE damage.

W: Focused Resolve – Enemy-targeted tether that deals damage over time. If the tether is unbroken after a short duration, the tethered target is rooted in place.

Empowered by Mantra: Renewal – Deals bonus damage and heals Karma for the duration of the tether.

E: Inspire – Shields an ally and grants them a short speed boost.

Empowered by Mantra: Defiance – Enemies near the shielded ally are damaged while nearby allies are shielded and granted a short speed boost.

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So what do you guys think? Will this rework make a fun and viable champ to play? Was it worth changing her look? Personally, I've already bought Karma with IP to get the legacy skin. :P

[quote=Mowen][center][color=#ffff00][h2]Karma Relaunch Heading to PBE[/h2][/color] [url=http://euw.leagueoflegends.com/news/karma-relaunch-heading-pbe][color=#808000][h4]Posted by Morello on Fri, 03/15/2013 - 21:08[/h4][/color][/url][/center] [columns] [indent] [nextcol] [center][img=http://competitive.na.leagueoflegends.com/sites/default/files/styles/wide_content_full/public/upload/LOL.com_.Banner.Article.KarmaReveal.jpg?itok=TqDB65i3][/center] We’ve talked a lot about giving Karma a complete overhaul, and we’re ready to discuss her changes. Karma’s relaunch is the real deal, covering her art, abilities and lore for a total renovation. We know she’s been the source of a lot of contention since her launch, but we also know that she’s got a cult following of Karma diehards. Here’s an overview of why we think she needs a rework. [nextcol] [indent] [/columns] [center]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[/center] [columns][indent] [center][url=http://riot-web-static.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news/March_2013/03_15_2013_Karma_Relaunch/Karma_SS.jpg][img=http://riot-web-static.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news/March_2013/03_15_2013_Karma_Relaunch/Karma_SS_thumb.jpg][/url][/center] Karma’s aesthetics are confusing. While she looks cool, it’s difficult to read her role at face value. Grumpy Monkey has provided more info for you on [url=http://euw.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?p=10821669]Karma's look[/url]. We’ve also seen players eschew her support role for bursty mage gameplay, so we seized this opportunity to give Karma more options in lane. Scarizard has talked more on [url=http://euw.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?p=10821752]Karma's evolving mechanics[/url]. 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[b]So without further ado… here’s Karma’s new kit:[/b] [columns] [nextcol width=75] [img=http://riot-web-static.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news/March_2013/03_15_2013_Karma_Relaunch/Karma_Passive.jpg] [nextcol][b]Passive: Gathering Fire[/b] – Damage from Karma’s spells and basic attacks lower Mantra’s cooldown. [/columns] [columns] [nextcol width=75] [img=http://riot-web-static.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news/March_2013/03_15_2013_Karma_Relaunch/Karma_R.jpg] [nextcol][b]R: Mantra[/b] – Empowers Karma’s abilities, adding an extra effect to the next ability cast. [/columns] [columns] [nextcol width=75] [img=http://riot-web-static.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news/March_2013/03_15_2013_Karma_Relaunch/Karma_Q.jpg] [img=http://riot-web-static.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news/March_2013/03_15_2013_Karma_Relaunch/Karma_Q_Empowered.jpg] [nextcol][b]Q: Inner Flame[/b] – Skillshot that deals magic damage and slows enemies. [list] [*]Empowered by Mantra: [b]Soulflare[/b] – Increases damage and leaves behind a zone that slows and, after a brief delay, explodes for AoE damage. [/list] [/columns] [columns] [nextcol width=75] [img=http://riot-web-static.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news/March_2013/03_15_2013_Karma_Relaunch/Karma_W.jpg] [img=http://riot-web-static.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news/March_2013/03_15_2013_Karma_Relaunch/Karma_W_Empowered.jpg] [nextcol][b]W: Focused Resolve[/b] – Enemy-targeted tether that deals damage over time. If the tether is unbroken after a short duration, the tethered target is rooted in place. [list] [*]Empowered by Mantra: [b]Renewal[/b] – Deals bonus damage and heals Karma for the duration of the tether. [/list] [/columns] [columns] [nextcol width=75] [img=http://riot-web-static.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news/March_2013/03_15_2013_Karma_Relaunch/Karma_E.jpg] [img=http://riot-web-static.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news/March_2013/03_15_2013_Karma_Relaunch/Karma_E_Empowered.jpg] [nextcol][b]E: Inspire[/b] – Shields an ally and grants them a short speed boost. [list] [*]Empowered by Mantra: [b]Defiance[/b] – Enemies near the shielded ally are damaged while nearby allies are shielded and granted a short speed boost. [/list] [/columns] [nextcol][indent] [/columns] [center]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[/center] So what do you guys think? Will this rework make [[karma]] a fun and viable champ to play? Was it worth changing her look? Personally, I've already bought Karma with IP to get the legacy skin. :P[/quote]