Talk:Taric/@comment-3460935-20170404025155/@comment-3148314-20170404105245

Probably because of balance and build diversity.

If Q had an armour ratio instead, it would make him too strong as a full armour support against AD Carries, I guess.

Q also has a health ratio, so that even a tank support Taric gets a slight bonus to his heal if he isn't building AP. And since many armour items - or the heal boosting Spirit Visage - come with health, it's actually a benefit.

E also has an AP ratio like Q, so building AP items, e.g. support items like Ardent Censer, wouldn't be bad on him.