League of Legends (LoL) Item: Chemtech Putrifier

I also believe that the Chemtech Putrifier change was probably a nerf. And while I love the fact that they added Heal and shield power to it, I still think the reduction of other stats was too big of a prize to pay.

However, I still believe that this was a good & healthy change overall. Before Lulu (or any other enchanter) could just sit far back and spam her shields to distribute the grievous wounds. While that was certainly powerful - it was extremely unhealthy. Enchanters should not be rewarded for just spamming defensive spells. Their kit offers so much more and they should feel encouraged to use it all - not just that 1 healing/shielding spell. Now they need to step up if they want to get the effect of this item. The game is encouraging them to actually use their offensive tools and to play better as a result, because supports that don't use them are simply not playing their champions to their full potential.

Whether its Starcall, Glitterlance, Inner Flame, Hymn of Valor, High Note, or any other poking ability, enchanters do have tools to easily and effectively utilize this item. But they have to work for it, land their skill shot, and position better. These are the tools enchanters should spam anyway, with Chemtech Putrifier or without.

I swear seeing these Soraka players that never auto attack, never Q, and never get anywhere near enemy champions just makes my eyes crawl out :D This change feels like it discourages them from this behavior and I absolutely support that!

Also please don't ever build Morellonomicon on enchanters >.< I know Chemtech just got worse, but morello costs 3000 gold!!! It also provides near-useless stats like magic pen and much worse cost efficiency, while Chemtech at least gives you the sweat sweat Heal & shield power now. I get you're frustrated that the item you like just got nerfed (it slightly hurts me too - Soraka is my most played champion), but trust me when I say that it's probably for the better...