Talk:Orianna/@comment-24.56.23.97-20121230040230/@comment-4881935-20121230041111

Riot have stated many times in the past that the passive was made to make her more at risk because if all her attacks came from the ball, she would pretty safe since she has far range with that ball.

So basically, the passive is to counter-act her kit and not make her so safe. To get the most possible damage, you have to get close and put yourself in risk.

The same actually holds true with Lux's passive.