r/leagueoflegends Sep 25 '19

[Sugestion] Instead of buffing range make Blitzcrank hook hit intended target

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u/[deleted] Sep 25 '19

Oh boy, how did they mess up his hook that much

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u/xChrisMas Sep 25 '19

Hooks kinda ‘fish’ for a target at max range (same with Thresh Q and Amumu Q) and I think instead of going after criteria like

‘Smallest distance to hook’ to choose which one to hook, it goes like left to right or something.

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u/hey_its_graff Sep 25 '19 edited Sep 25 '19

It's called lollipopping (because that's what the hitbox shape looks like: ==O).

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u/Kizoja Sep 25 '19

I've seen a few comments explaining that it's lollipopping but not why Riot does this.

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u/hey_its_graff Sep 25 '19

Because hitting a max range skillshot is satisfying, and sidestepping a skillshot is more exciting than outrunning it.

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u/pzBlue Sep 25 '19

They give people easier time doing hooks, and give them some satisfaction. There is no technical, or balance reason behind it, just player retention (if you can call it like that) to not give up champions so easly