The latest update, Patch 13.15, brings a host of changes to the popular game League of Legends. The developers at Riot Games have been hard at work, introducing new elements to the Soul Fighter summer event, making balance adjustments, and even introducing new champions to the Arena.
Balance Changes for Summoner's Rift
In this patch, Riot Games has made several balance changes to the champions in Summoner's Rift. Sejuani and Maokai, who have been thriving in Pro play, are being knocked down a notch. Rell is receiving some quality-of-life updates, and some previous buffs that proved to be too strong are being walked back. Additionally, there are updates to how Smite interacts with pets, requiring a re-tuning of their durability.
New Additions to Teamfight Tactics
For players who are low rolling their Arena augments, Riot Games has introduced a whole new game for them to try their luck in - Teamfight Tactics. More details about what's happening in this game can be found in the TFT patch notes.
Patch Highlights
The patch highlights include the introduction of new Soul Fighter champions like Shaco, Evelynn, Gwen, Jhin, and Viego. These champions will be available from August 3, 2023, at 20:00 UTC. Also, the MMR duo restriction for Apex ranks has been re-enabled as of patch 13.15.
Champion Updates
Several champions have received updates in this patch. Aatrox, Caitlyn, Camille, Gwen, Ivern, Kai'Sa, Maokai, Nami, Rell, Sejuani, Shyvana, Taliyah, Yasuo, and Yone have all seen changes to their abilities, stats, and gameplay. These changes range from damage adjustments and cooldown reductions to quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
Changes to Smite and Ultimate Summons
Smite's interaction with pets has been changed to be the same as it is against the champions who summon them. This means low damage and when upgraded, a slow. For ultimate pets, their durability has been adjusted, and they now have armor, magic resistance, and health regeneration added.
Arena Balance Adjustments
The Arena has seen several balance adjustments in this patch. The changes are aimed at buffing underperforming champions and reigning in top-tier competitors. New Soul Fighters have also been introduced to the Arena.
Conclusion
Patch 13.15 brings a lot of changes to the table, from champion updates and balance adjustments to new additions to the Arena. These changes are sure to shake up the gameplay and provide players with new strategies and challenges to overcome.
