Teamfight Tactics version 14.8 introduces significant adjustments to the meta, particularly focusing on 4-cost champions. Riot is set to enhance almost all 4-cost champions, significantly impacting their gameplay in the current meta.
The previous TFT patch, 14.7, along with the initial stages of Set 11, established a clear meta revolving around specific compositions, with the dominance of 3-cost champions becoming evident.
Champions like Yone, Volibear, Bard, or Tristana exemplify powerful 3-cost champions, especially when upgraded to three stars, becoming unstoppable and pivotal in various compositions. This trend, however, hasn’t entirely pleased Riot Mortdog, leading to potential changes in the upcoming version.
In the anticipated changes outlined by Riot, a significant adjustment might shake up the meta: the enhancement of all 4-cost champions, which could potentially reshape the meta given the already strong performance of many of them.
Emergency Update 14.8B – April 19, 2024
Riot Games has rolled out an emergency B patch to nerf several champions that have been dominating the meta.
Champion Adjustments
- Gnar:
- AD per accumulation reduced from 4% to 2.5%.
- Maximum accumulations increased from 25 to 40.
- Kai’Sa:
- Wave damage reduced from 45/45/100% AD + 10/15/45% AP to 40/40/100% AD + 8/12/36% AP.
- Amplified wave damage reduced from 70/70/140% AD + 10/15/45% AP to 65/65/140% AD + 8/12/36% AP.
System Changes
- Player damage scaling increased by 2 from Phase 2-1 onwards.
- Champion appearance adjustments at level 7:
- From 19/30/40/10/1% to 20/33/26/10/1%.
- Morgana Encounter offering two upgraded champions or gold reduced from 10g to 7g.
Conclusion
The 14.8B patch of Teamfight Tactics introduces emergency nerfs to champions like Kai’Sa and Gnar, aiming to balance the meta and provide a more diverse gameplay experience for players. Stay tuned for further updates and adjustments as the TFT meta continues to evolve.