The new Patch 9.18 for Teamfight Tactics is just around the corner. An overview of all changes was shared with fans via Twitter.
When will the update be released? Patch 9.18 will be released on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The update contains some new features but is also smaller than originally planned. You can also expect some balance changes that will shake up the meta.
1. More or Less Randomness
What is the biggest change in the update? With Patch 9.18, the distribution of items will be adjusted. In the future, neutral NPC opponents will drop chests with varying rarities.
In these chests, you will find gold and items, as well as champions that will automatically end up on your bench. If there is no space, they will simply be converted into gold.
With the adjusted loot tables, the system, despite the increased content in the chests, is supposed to contain less randomness.
2. Neeko’s Help
What can the new item do? Neeko’s Help is significantly different from all other items because it can be used once. It copies a selected 1-star champion on your bench.
The item is intended to help you get champions to level 3 faster. In general, Riot aims to make collecting 3-star champions more rewarding.
3. Nerf to Evelynn
Why did Evelynn need to be nerfed? Currently, the champion Evelynn dominates the TFT meta because her ultimate ability ensures that she loses the attention of opponents.
This allows her to reposition, gather mana, and use her ultimate again. With just one additional demon in combination, Evelynn becomes very effective due to mana theft. A nerf has been requested for several weeks now.
In addition to Evelynn, the champion Pantheon will also be weakened, who was only introduced to the game with Patch 9.17.
4. Buffs for Three Classes and Origins
What changes are there to attributes? At this time, many classes and origins are well playable, especially in combination with Evelynn or Void creatures. Riot still wants to strengthen three attributes that currently do not play a significant role.
Therefore, there will be buffs for:
- Wild
- Knights
- and Elemental Mages
However, we will only find out how these enhancements will look in the patch notes.
5. Nerf to Void Creatures
Which Void creatures are affected this time? Already in Patch 9.16 almost four weeks ago, the Void creatures Kha’Zix and Cho’Gath were weakened, and this time two of them are affected again.
In addition to Kha’Zix, Kassadin will also be nerfed this time. There is also a bug fix for Rek’Sai that could potentially have positive or negative effects on the current strength of the champion.
A Major Change Was Scrapped
What other changes are there? In the attached image, you can get an overview of all the planned changes for Patch 9.18.
Many unpopular champions such as Akali, Camille, and Twisted Fate can especially look forward to buffs.
Notably, the Amulet of the Iron Solari is set to be strengthened again. This item has been adjusted in almost every patch and was nerfed into irrelevance with 9.15, only to be slightly strengthened again in the past weeks.
What about the combat gloves? Originally, Patch 9.18 was supposed to introduce the combat gloves. This is a new basic item that can be combined with other items like Negatron Cloak or Recurve Bow.
Already, the combat gloves and all related items can be tested on the PBE. However, their introduction to the live servers has been delayed until Patch 9.19.
What does the release plan for TFT for September look like? The upcoming weeks only have Patches 9.18 on September 11 and 9.19 on September 25 planned. This was shared by Lead Designer Mortdog on Twitter.
The small weekly balance patches will be put on hold for now to allow the meta to stabilize.
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