User blog comment:Willbachbakal/(Champion Concept) Skjold, the Shield Warrior/@comment-5088437-20130121012315

On the champion's E, 'Intercept', I have several concerns. First and foremost is the implimentation of this ability. I think its potential interactions with already established champion abilities would be far too problematic as is. Additionally, consider how it is currently used, the ability seems far too difficult to make use of as it is based on champion facing.

When it can be used effectively, it would be far too powerful. Something like Miss Fortune's or Ezreal's ultimate reflected back onto the team would essentially win a team fight with only a moderate amount of work from the allied team.

Also, and this is a very, very minor note, but the ability seems out of place with the champion's concept. Generally speaking, creating mystical barriers is the purview of wizards and mages, not shield wielding warriors. However, this is only a personal note on the aesthetics of the champion itself.

I'd suggest this wall not being able to stop any ability which can pass thru terrain, including dashes, ranged ults like Ezreal's & Miss Fortune's, as to avoid unnecessary bugs and animation errors. Exceptions to this might include Ashe's Enchanted Crystal Arrow, and any linear skill shot or dash which could be intercepted by another champion.

I'd also suggest the ability to place the wall in a reasonably small radius with either a cursor similar to Anivia's Crystallize, or possibly thru a vector cursor akin to Viktor's Death Ray in order to increase ease of use. Also, out of a concern for balance, I'd suggest dropping the reflection mechanic entirely, and keep it just a spell block.