Massive Blitzcrank buffs hit League of Legends' PBE, enhancing the champion's potential in different roles
League of Legends on September 20, 2022 provided a list of changes to champions that will arrive along with patch 12.19. Blitzcrank is one of the champions on the list that has received a significant number of changes.
As such, all the changes that they will be receiving (along with the implications) have been discussed in this article in brief. It seems like the developers are trying to expand the viability of Blitzcrank in other roles and move the champion from the support position.
Blitzcrank is a champion who has been out of the meta for quite a while, but they have remained a surprise pick on rare occasions. Once these changes are implemented, the viability of the champion will skyrocket, and they will become a force to be reckoned with in the summoner's rift.
Before proceeding further, it is first important to review the various changes being made to Blitzcrank in League of Legends.
The various changes to Blitzcrank's stats for patch 12.19 are as follows:
Based on the changes provided above, the two major points to note are the increased attack speed for W and the increased AP ratio for R. Apart from this, the W ability also deals increased magic damage based on HP.
Both of these changes are good for the toplane. A higher attack speed means it will become easier to trade hits. The increased AP ratio will provide increased damage as well as better scaling.
However, there is also a change where the E ability deals increased damage against non-champion enemies. This change is directed towards enhancing Blitzcrank's ability as a jungle champion in League of Legends.
Increased damage will mean faster and easier clear speeds, which will help players gank lanes quite easily. Blitzcrank will be able to keep up with other top-tier
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