League of Legends (LoL) Question: Heal vs Barrier Patch 4.13

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Heal vs Barrier Patch 4.13

Asked by Emi on August 8, 2014

Earlier today, someone told me to use on ADC Vayne instead of , saying that heal was nerfed and didn't nearly give as much health back as barrier does. I responded saying that heal gives you a speed boost (which is good for kiting) and also heals an ally (useful in duo lanes).

However, when I looked at the numbers, barrier did indeed protect for more than heal at all levels, having over an 100 damage difference by level 18.

So what I'm asking is: Is still the meta for ADCs or has that changed and I just haven't caught up yet?

Answers (4)

(531) |

Generally is superior due to the speed boost and the fact it affects two champions at the same time whereas only affects one. does allow for more initial damage absorption and has a lower cool down, but 's health increment lasts longer than 2 seconds, which makes it superior in longer skirmishes.

Against champions such as and this is up for debate due to their built-in heal reduction and might make you switch to instead.

Another option would be to have your support carry and you, as adc, carry the . This is a pretty strong option on carries who have no real escapes and therefore are forced to fight whoever engages on them. Examples include, but are not limited to, , , .

(531) |

That's another combo that works, but you will lose out on .

(569) |

Pretty much this. I've seen some pro adcs go and then asking their supports to go . Works against those all-in comps imo.

(28) |

I think it ha come down to what support you have. If you have a support like Sona or Soraka (anyone that can keep you health up) taking barrier might be a better choice. If you have a support like Leona or Thresh, taking heal might be better, since you won't really be saving your own life with it.