User blog comment:JBox2D/Templar Assassin: Attempted DOTA Crossover/@comment-24565585-20140219055615/@comment-35019468-20140219074038


 * Mana: No, the mana stats and costs are fine. Compare Jinx, who has about the same mana costs, the same regen, and higher base mana. Mana is irrelevant on most champions at level 18, anyways.


 * Ult range: Yes, the ult has a massive range, and can be toned down a bit. Most long-range gap closers like Akali or Diana's require a target, and those than don't (Tryndamere) have short ranges., the longest-range low-cooldown gap closer, requires you to land a skillshot. However, Blink does nothing else; at least other gap closers do damage. It's also balanced out by the fact that you can't use it to escape danger you're already in.


 * Taking ideas from DotA: This is irrelevant. This is a champion concept made for fun. This is not intended to be a serious idea for Riot to put into action, and should not be judged by that standard.


 * Affecting competitive: Nobody complains that Teemo's mushrooms are overpowered because they give vision. Damage, yes, but not vision.