Quote Originally Posted by Riot View Post
Not sure about that. I think beating them gives you shrine bonus and do not necessarily have to own him.

When rolling taveryn, it is ot your advantage not to own ever useless gold and purple heros. So they do not pop up and dilute your chances of getting the better heros when they do pop.
Yup, you are right. When you beat a Royal the bonus is added to your account regardless whether you own the hero or not.

As for recruiting useless heroes, it kinda works both ways. You have increased your chances of rolling a useless purple/gold but you have a better run on a Tuesday for spirits.

Up to the individual really.