User blog comment:Krufix/Healing Reduction (Grievous Wounds) - Does it accomplish what it's used for?/@comment-5077844-20131004152230

I think it's kinda supposed to be like this...I mean and  are based around their heals, thus, being able to reduce these too mcuh would be one hell of a counter (as everyone can pick ignite), &friends however aren't too much based around their healing abilities, means a Sona or Alistar who can't sue their heal properly still excel with their other abilities.

In other words, countering the heal only counters a part of their kit, which is a natural thing to include in the game. I mean, seriously, Sona's heal in lane is annoying enough, such is Alistar's. If youa actually have a counter against that, then it should be worth it. It's not like MF and the others can time their attacks to counter EVRY single heal. It's jsut in a fight situation where it helps them outtrading the opponents.