League of Legends is always subject to change, whether it be through a new hotfix addressing major issues or a large update aiming to resolve many. The game’s 13.19 update is underway, and it’s a massive one with loads of champion nerfs but even more buffs. The LoL character adjustments aren’t the only thing coming with Riot Games’ big update, as the developer introduces some new ranked restrictions and changes to in-game pinging so as to target toxicity. From Briar nerfs to Twitch buffs, here’s what to expect.
If you’ve played Riot’s iconic MOBA since Briar joined the game’s roster, then you know the absolute rollercoaster the latest League of Legends champion has been on. Initially, the adorable vampire was not powerful enough. Following a patch, she became a bit too powerful. 13.19 aims to balance Briar out, now that “players have learned the in(t)s and outs of her kit and item builds.”
The League of Legends patch notes show her attack speed growth, Blood Frenzy healing, and maximum percent health damage against minions and monsters are being decreased. On the other hand, Briar’s damage against minions and monsters has increased. Riot also says the update is “adding a host of quality-of-life changes and bug fixes, including a frenzy bar” that makes it a bit easier to tell how much time is left to activate Snack Attack.
Another League of Legends champ seeing some “light” nerfs is Azir. His Conquering Sands ability’s cooldown has increased, as Riot wants to “be cautious around Azir taking an overly dominant position.” LeBlanc’s AD growth, attack speed ratio, mana growth, and mana regeneration growth have also decreased. The dev says that she has become a “very frustrating top lane split pusher,” hence the “meaningful
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