Some changes are planned for the game system of League of Legends. These include the Jungle, Masteries, and protective items.
During the preseason, which has now begun, developers have time to think about changes to the game system. They particularly consider the players’ “adaptability” and emphasize diverse games. Each game should feel unique and make players adapt to new situations. Currently, the jungle, protective items (Aegis, Mikael’s, etc.) and masteries are on the agenda.
Interactive plants and more camps in the jungle of LoL
Currently, the player experience as a jungler feels almost like just going through checkpoints. With more “things” to interact with, players will decide for themselves where to set their priorities and what the next step is for them personally. The developers are planning additional camps with monsters, so that players don’t just randomly run through the jungle killing everything they see. Players should consider which camp to go to based on the current game situation.
Plants
There will be 3 different types of plants that can be found in the jungle. The spawn points of the plants are different. Plants can help junglers, but also players of other roles, after being attacked. This does not require Smite. Depending on the type of plant, there are various benefits, such as refreshing a portion of health with the Honeyfruit, a knockback for nearby champions with the Blast Cone, or vision of an area nearby with the Scryer’s Bloom.
Keep in mind that this is a project still in development. Plants and their abilities may not be implemented in the game as seen in the video.
Protective items in LoL
Items with auras have always been strong in League of Legends in the past. One of the must-have items was the Aegis of the Legion. This item was particularly popular among supporters and tanks and made its way into the builds of many players. The Aegis of the Legion will be changed so that it no longer grants an aura. This aims to return focus to players’ adaptability and move away from it being a must-have item. There will be new protective items in the game that suit different playstyles of supporters.
There are already items like Mikael’s Crucible, which protects allies from CC effects. These items will be improved and more added that are suitable for certain playstyles. For the new items for protective supporters, it doesn’t matter whether you are tanks, healers, or disruptors – there is something for everyone.
Changes to the masteries
The mastery system of League of Legends gives players the opportunity to allocate skill points to learn certain abilities. In these changes, “adaptability” and the differing playstyles of players play a significant role. In the new system, some gaps that have been left open will be filled. More choices on different tiers will be implemented, and a few “outliers” will be made more meaningful to fit better into the game. Players should think when allocating mastery points, “This is exactly what I want” rather than “I guess this would be best.”
Further details on the planned changes will be available soon. We will keep you updated.
