League of Legends fans criticise upcoming Mel rework for removing her unique W
League of Legends fans are criticizing Riot Games over an upcoming rework for the champion Mel in Patch 26.22, specifically objecting to the removal of her signature spell-reflection ability. Players argue the change strips away her unique identity and risks pushing her into a standard support role.
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--> Home Entertainment League of Legends fans criticise upcoming Mel rework for removing her unique W League of Legends fans have criticised Mel’s planned Patch 26.22 rework, which removes her spell reflection
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Photo: Riot Games League of Legends fans have criticised Riot Games' planned rework of Mel, arguing that removing her ability to reflect enemy spells will take away one of the champion's defining features.
The changes are currently targeted for Patch 26.22 and would replace her W's reflection mechanic with team-focused defensive effects.
Under the proposed changes, Mel's W would continue destroying incoming projectiles but would no longer send their ability effects back to their casters.
Instead, the ability would generate a nova that shields nearby allies, grants movement speed and deals a small amount of retaliatory damage.
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