Shadowflame as we all know was created by riot this season as a response for AP users to get a serpents fang esc effect. Shadowflame's inclusion in games has not been because of the items shield passive but the raw amount of AP it gives mixed with penetration. If you look at any shadowflame game that it has been built itll do less than 100 damage to shields but severe huge amounts of ability damage off the penetration passive. I genuinely think this item needs to be looked at, tuned less around ap and more around giving it a shield breaking passive...
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