The PBE's just been updated with a new patch, and included is this new Kayle Skin datamined by SkinSpotlights. Note that these particles are NOT final, and considering this Kayle is rumored to be a legendary skin, it certainly seems like she'll get quite a few new changes before release. Personally I think the wings look kinda like Hextech Anivia.
NERFS: Annie, Evelynn, Katarina, Banshee's Veil, Last Whisper, Liandry's Torment, Will of the Ancients
BUFFS: Corki, Ryze, Thresh
TWEAKED: Twin Shadows
This patch seems primarily directed towards tweaking aura items to be more support-based~
Aether Wing Kayle
Aether Wing Kayle Video Teaser
Champion Balance Changes
Annie: NERF
- Molten Shield's Duration reduced to 5 seconds from 6 seconds
Corki: BUFF
- Gatling Gun (E) mana cost decreased to 60/65/70/75/80 from 60/70/80/90/100.
Evelynn: NERF
- Hate Spike (Q)'s AP and AD ratio increased to .45 from .4 (same as live);
- Agony's Embrace (R) cooldown nerfed to 160/120/80 from 120/90/60;
- Agony's Embrace also changed to % of current health instead of % of max health.
Katarina: NERF
- Sinister Steel (W) movespeed reduced to 15/20/25/30/35% from 12/20/28/36/44%
Morgana: Tooltip Change
- Her ultimate duration had its tooltip fixed to read "1.5 seconds" on the stun (as intended, no balance change, just tooltip)
Ryze: BUFF
- Overload (Q) now deals 6.5%*max mana, up from the 5.5% from last patch;
- Rune Prison (W) now deals 4.5% max mana, down from 5%.
Thresh: BUFF
- Keeper of the Souls(Passive) no longer grants bonus MR, but instead gives MR per level;
- Lantern Toss (W)'s ally shield duration nerfed to 4 seconds from 6 seconds;
- The Box (R) buffed to 250/400/550 from 250/400/450
Item Balance Changes
Banshee's Veil: BUFF
- Cost increased to 2610 from 2500;
- Now gives 400 health instead of 300 health.
Last Whisper: BUFF
- Cost reduced to 2300 from 2400 (still higher than live)
Liandry's Torment: NERF
- AP reduced to 60 from 70;
- Bonus Health increased to 300 from 200.
Twin Shadows: TWEAKED
- Ability Power reduced to 40 from 50;
- Magic Resist increased to 40 from 30;
- Movement speed increased to 6% from 5%.
Will of the Ancients: NERF
- Now costs 2550, up from 2065;
- Now builds from Kage's Lucky Pick and Hextech Revolver
What do you guys think about the changes? Comment below!
The WotA change is fascinating. Other than that, pretty good stuff. But...
ReplyDeleteTHAT KAYLE SKIN. RIOT. WHY. STOP TRYING TO TAKE MY MONEY.
Yeah, even though it's *technically* a nerf in terms of rushing it, the fact that it builds from a GP10 item could theoretically make it "less" expensive if you buy it late.
ReplyDeleteI don't really see Vladimir or Kennen (for examples) building Kage's, though, that's the main problem. I don't see supports building WotA, either. It's an odd toss-up.
ReplyDeleteIt says buff up at the top for Twin Shadows, then down below it is labeled nerf...
ReplyDeleteHi Mopy, thanks for the catch. In my defense, it was a little bit of both! =x
ReplyDeletewhen you think about it, annie can get her stuns up more now. most people put the level in shield for the charge up anyways.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good point, if you think about it that way then I suppose it's actually a buff lol
ReplyDeleteThat's a good point, if you think about it that way then I suppose it's actually a buff lol
ReplyDeleteFinally a kayle skin!
ReplyDeleteDid you swap the buff/nerfs of the items? At the start of the post it says WotA and Liandry's are getting buffed, but at the bottom it says they're nerfed.
ReplyDeleteHi shai, I believe I did, thanks for pointing that out. Overall I'd say they were nerfs even though I suppose that in some sense they are tweaks. Thanks for posting!
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