Let's talk about totems not being activated when not in range

Do you think it is a reasonable mechanic? I think it is one of the main reasons storm totem and wendigo totem(for range users) are not liked that much.
Mortar is working regardless caster’s distance to itself but others are not. Correct me if i am wrong.

What do you think?

Wendigo provides ridiculous healing and you should definitely be in range/risk to benefit from it

Sure / 10 character

Not very useful for range characters. For melee only 2 builds can benefit really. In feeling sense, it makes game more exciting though; risking the position etc.

But what about storm totem? Where is your justification?

Hmm No /10char