User blog comment:Mineko Charat Lucky/I propose that Flash should really be reworked/@comment-11603965-20130816235911

I agree that flash is a no-brain ability that seems very strong. But then again, is that a problem? I mean, think about it: there are so many abilities and summoner spells that also don't require a lot of skill to use. The only reason why I would like Riot to change flash, is because some summoners seem to be really weak to newer player ATM. Well... I don't think they should schange flash because of that, but the other summoners like clarity, clairvoyance, and heal.

I don't quite agree champs are balanced around flash: if they wouldn't be viable without it, they're not viable anyway. For example: Annie. Annie seems to be balanced around flash, because that way she can stun a whole team and land a combo on the backline. But that doesn't mean that's the only thing her kit offers. It's just a lot better when you are able to use flash. The exact same thing goes for Sona, but she is still a pretty strong champ regardless. The problem is that these champs aren't balanced around flash, but they have other major issues within the current meta that makes flash a must-have for them to be effective, and in 99% of these cases the champs just aren't mobile enough (Brand, Annie, Fiddlesticks, Sion etc.). It doesn't automatically mean these champs aren't viable without flash, but Riot should really pay attention to the kit of these champs since they seem to only add new champs to the game with some kind of gapcloser or escape mechanic. If I count correct, this counts for the last 9 champs to be added to the game, since they have something in their kit that either gives them or teammates increased mobility and chances to escape.

I really like the new flash you proposed, I don't like the reïntroduction to Yordle Stompers at all. It won't really help champs that need to buy this item, since they can't get the extra stats from other boots, making them less strong as a result.