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I get that in some niche situations it's nice, for example if it's blocked by a lifesteal unit or if you can take away the ephemeral with something like deathmark, but outside of that it just doesn't seem that useful to me, since they die on attack anyway. What am I missing?

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about 1 year ago - /u/Dan_Felder - Direct link

It’s so they can enjoy the kill before they fade away.

about 1 year ago - /u/Dan_Felder - Direct link

Originally posted by pasturemaster

That's not how Ephemeral+Quick Attack works...

They enjoy it for a brief moment because they die on their own terms, untainted by their opponent's blade... Then fade away like ash in the wind.

about 1 year ago - /u/Dan_Felder - Direct link

Originally posted by vergehunter

@Dan_Felder, why does Quick Attack trump Ephemeral, i.e. why does an Ephemeral Katarina level up and return to hand?

Because it's quicker. :)

In reality, it's Katarina's ability in that scenario that triggers before Ephemeral does. Ephemeral units die after striking, katarina's ability triggers when she strikes. katarina's ability happens, levels her up, returns her to your hand. Ephemeral never gets a chance to trigger.

about 1 year ago - /u/Dan_Felder - Direct link

Originally posted by pasturemaster

I appreciate Dan replying to post like this on occasion. Don't think a person's status should exempt them from criticism though. And I say this accepting that your comment was criticism (I assume joking) of my comment.

"Thou art pardoned, Master of Pastures. I hold thee faultless. All are equal before my sight, and all may discuss the Riddle of Shadows."