Some champions are easily overpowered because they have an innate capability to play a strong game. Overpowered champions usually have such a sophisticated skill that very few players can master the know-how to execute successful plays with such a champion. In that case, the overpowered champion achieves a higher number of wins on average.

 

The Overpowered Champions

 

There are many discussions about why some champions continue to dominate the game while maintaining their resilience from Patch to Patch after a series of nerfs. There is a range of possibilities of why a champion is overpowered. It could be due to the game's complexity, the number of items and champions available, and countless skillsets at the player's disposal. It may also be that certain champions are overtuned.

 

The number of champions in the League of Legends continues to grow, with Riot Games releasing 150 champions so far. These champions possess a unique set of skills and abilities.  Keeping the balance of power in the League of Legends is not an easy task, and it's not always possible to predict the outcome of a nerf on a champion's performance. 

 

Some champions may continue to dominate the game, even after a nerf, because of their intrinsic configuration that does not significantly alter changes during a patch. These champions that, on average, continue to outplay other champions are considered overpowered.   These champions become the most popular among players because they are the ones to beat and keep an eye out for.

 

General observation shows that many of the new releases tend to come out as stronger players.  This phenomenon begs the question, is this merely happenstance, or Riot Games intentionally releases overpowered champions.

 

Are New Releases Overpowered Intentionally

 

It has become a trend for newly released champions to usurp the League of Legends' top position. This trend has caused many players to be frustrated because they spend so much time learning and master a champion, then, despite their best efforts, they are beaten by newly released or nerfed champions.

 

Thoughts among the League of Legends community are that it may be intentional. A new season’s newly released champions are now hot purchases for players new releases because they are likely to beat old champions and help the new owners to dominate the game. There is also an inherent challenge with the balance of power among champions that tends to favor new players despite attempts to balance out the power during a Patch.

 

All in all, newly released champions that are overpowered are a recurring concern among League of Legends players.  These concerns present Riot Games with an opportunity to look at the trends and work together with the game's devoted players to see where improvements can be made.  Collaboration between Riot Games and the players of League of Legends can result in a win-win for everyone.