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A lot of changes are on the horizon in Teamfight Tactics. These are the most important ones to know before loading up a game after Patch 13.19 drops!
Coming soon to Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Set 9.5 is the first big patch after the new set launch. While players have experienced the Bilgewater era and are currently in Cho’Gath’s reign of terror, upcoming balance changes aim for a healthier game state. Set 9.5 TFT patch 13.19 will go live on Sept. 27 at around 6 a.m. PT.
TFT patch 13.19 goals
The goal of the patch, according to TFT senior game designer Kent “Kentwuhoo” Wu, was mainly to buff things that are not currently doing well. Additional goals of importance were to bring down some of the overtuned parts of the meta, namely to balance Ornn artifacts and legend augments to be more in line with expectations. Due to legend augments being a guaranteed fallback for players, they should be on the weaker side of things as the “safe” augment option.
Below are the notable changes of the patch to look out for. For the full breakdown of the patch, including the changes not listed below, clickhere.
Piltover nerf
Rogue nerf
The intention of this change is a nerf as the idea is rogues will be much more vulnerable to damage after activating their rogue dash.
4-cost
Fiora change
According to data, Fiora is relatively balanced in the current game state. However, it is understood by the balance and design team that she can be frustrating to play against. Changes to her kit are being thought about to combat this feeling, but for now, this is all she will undergo for the next patch.
Nasus nerf
Nilah change
Nilah should become less reliant on Rapid Fire Cannon and fill her role better as an offtank/carry.
Silco nerf
Xayah buff
While it looks like only 3-star Xayah was significantly buffed, Xayah started to perform better as the patch played out. The slight mana buff along with the Vanquisher trait buff may be just enough to make her a staple carry in the next patch.
Aatrox nerf
Gangplank buff
For clarification, Gangplank’s melee burn is a net-buff. Targets will be burned for more damage per second, and the burn will be refreshed upon Gangplank damage.
Ixtal Ryze buff
Heimerdinger’s fifth turret upgrade
There will be a new purchasable turret upgrade that can turn Heimerdinger into a carry. The details are below thanks to lead designer Stephen “Mortdog” Mortimer’s social media.
Sniper’s Focus nerf
Zhonya’s Hourglass nerf
There are plenty of other item changes in this patch, but these are the most important ones to be mindful of. To see the rest, check out the full noteshere.
Augment changes in TFT patch 13.19
As mentioned before, augments that are tailored through a legend should be slightly weaker as they’re a guaranteed option. This is especially the case on 3-2 and 4-2. This design philosophy is reflected in nerfs to Ezreal, Lee Sin, Ornn, Master Yi, Pengu, Twisted Fate, and Urf augments.
Item Grab Bag II (3-2 Gold Augment)
Item Grab Bag III (3-2 Prismatic Augment)
Compositions that excel with a bastion frontline will likely find their way into the meta. Additionally, with nerfs to a lot of the stronger legend options, it is possible that Poro may be the strongest legend for flexible gameplay. Some might argue that this should be the goal of legend design and TFT balance.
Are you excited for the next patch of TFT Set 9.5?
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