Talk:Talon/@comment-41.132.77.199-20111202185725/@comment-206.112.75.239-20111216144917

The mana nerfs also hit him hard against any competent laner who can out damage and/or out sustain him early game. If you are against a Renekton he knows he can harass you to no end, because you can't just rake all day for your farm. Now you have to get in and last hit, and Renekton will win that trade, and not use mana, and sustain health back when you recall. Having a more punishable laning phase leads to weaker overall power level whenever a competent player knows and exploits it.