User blog comment:QuantumFeint/Custom patch 4.15 wannabe/@comment-24054570-20140816092248/@comment-24558666-20140816094254

Because Leona right now is in stronger position. It is minor nerf that might allow support Leonas to pick up some ap items that would be seen as trolling before(like, per say, Rilai or Morello), sacrifying bit of tankiness for maintaining damage.