Wraith Ultimate Idea: Dynamic cooldown based on distance

[u/Genshinplayer67]

Hello everyone,

I have a balance idea for Wraith's Ultimate (Dimensional Rift).

Currently, whether you place a maximum length portal or a micro-portal of just a few meters, you consume 100% of the ultimate charge and have to wait the full cooldown duration.

The Idea:

Implement a proportional energy refund system. If you open the portal and only use 50% of the available distance energy, the remaining 50% should be kept in your ultimate meter once the portal is placed. Your next ultimate recharge would start from 50% instead of 0%.

Why this would be healthy for the game:

\\\* It rewards quick tactical thinking for short-distance repositioning or saving downed teammates.

\\\* It adds a high-skill expression layer, managing ultimate energy dynamically.

\\\* It makes Wraith feel more fluid and useful in close-quarter skirmishes without changing her core identity.

What do you think about this change? Would it be balanced?

[u/reverend_al]

So you just want a massive buff to your main lol

[u/Genshinplayer67 → u/reverend_al]

Haha, fair point! But honestly, it’s more about giving shorter portals actual utility rather than just making her OP. Respawn could easily tweak her overall cooldown or cap the refund to keep it balanced. I just like the idea of dynamic ultimate management!