Talk:Vel'Koz/@comment-25054702-20150130202207/@comment-6006137-20150131101030

As a diehard Vel main, I feel like only Zed and Fizz are hard to deal with, largely because they don't dash in straight lines you can intercept, also untargetablility crap. Vel's weakness in indeed hard engage, but his range is high enough to deal with most engages on his team, as long as you stay safe.

Vel'Koz isn't just an AoE burster, he's an insane kiter that, when used correctly, makes it impossible for the enemy to actually get near him in sieges or fights. People really underestimate the Q slow (and damage!), which is at all ranks 80%. In fights, you want at least one passive stack before ulting, because else you might miss out on free true damage.

Vel has a bit of a problem with his Ult ratio, which makes it both reliable and underwhelming when ahead. Building full Mage.Pen. offsets this weakness, though. Your hardest time should be laning phase, and if you come out even slightly ahead with a Void Staff, Liandry's and Sorc Shoes? I find myself 100-0'ing every carry ever.