The latest Teamfight Tactics (TFT) patch, 14.9, has introduced significant changes that are poised to impact your ranked games. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, understanding these updates is crucial for success in the ever-evolving TFT landscape.
System Changes in Patch 14.9
Player Damage Adjustments
The adjustments to player damage aim to provide a more balanced and prolonged gameplay experience.
- Damage from Players in Phases: Adjusted from 0/2/5/7/9/11/17/150 to 0/2/5/8/10/12/17/150.
Level Up Costs
To address concerns with 3-cost epics at level 3, gold costs for leveling up have been tweaked.
- Level 8 to 9: Increased from 72 gold to 80 gold.
- Level 9 to 10: Reduced from 84 gold to 80 gold.
Shop Odds
Changes in shop costs at certain levels aim to balance gameplay and reduce reliance on high-cost pieces.
- Level 8 Shop Odds: Adjusted to 18/27/32/20/3.
- Level 9 Shop Odds: Adjusted to 15/20/25/30/10.
20 new Artifacts, 5 new Support Items, a few systems changes, and balance changes to boot. Details in the notes: https://t.co/kHruHkUmRe pic.twitter.com/DT0F8srBg7
— Teamfight Tactics (@TFT) April 30, 2024
Encounter Adjustments in Patch 14.9
Several champions and encounters have been fine-tuned to enhance gameplay diversity.
- Ahri: Player Life reduced to 10.
- Kayn: Mortal Pass Encounter 5-4 appears more frequently.
- Ornn: Artifact Selection Encounter appears more frequently.
- Cho’Gath: Reduced frequency of item slots.
- Diana, Irelia, Neeko, Teemo, Wukong, Kha’Zix, Syndra: Various carousel frequency adjustments.
Attribute Changes in Patch 14.9
The attributes of different classes and origins have been adjusted for better balance.
- Arcanist: Arcanist Ability Power adjusted to 20/50/90/135.
- Draconic: Lifegain per stack adjusted to 3/7/10.
- Duelist: Attack Speed per stack adjusted to 5/10/14/18%.
- Predestined: Sett’s additional Omnivamp adjusted to 15%.
Unit Changes in Patch 14.9
Numerous champions have undergone modifications to enhance their effectiveness and balance.
- Adjustments to Darius, Kog’Maw, Riven, Alune, Bard, Tristana, Volibear, Zoe, Morgana, Syndra, Lillia, Ornn, Sylas, Lissandra.
Augmentation Changes in Patch 14.9
Various augmentations have been altered to provide a better gameplay experience.
- Overwhelm: Bench space reduced to 1.
- Power I: Basic Attack Speed adjusted to 6%.
- Tri Force I: Health adjusted to 150.
- Many other augmentations have been tweaked for better balance.
The team is working on a B-patch to fix a bug making Ghostly weaker than intended. Expect that to go live late (PT) tomorrow, alongside any other fixes the team can pack in during the tight B-patch window. pic.twitter.com/HW63dSKCoP
— Teamfight Tactics (@TFT) May 2, 2024
Bug Fixes in Patch 14.9
Numerous bug fixes have been implemented to ensure smoother gameplay.
- Sett Predestined’s Omnivamp now applies correctly.
- Various champion abilities and interactions have been fixed.
- Glitch involving item duplication has been resolved.
These changes are focused on improving the core gameplay experience of TFT. For details on other aspects of the patch, including cosmetic updates, visit the official Teamfight Tactics website.
Conclusion
The TFT Patch 14.9 brings a wave of changes and updates designed to enhance the gameplay experience and balance in Teamfight Tactics. From adjustments to player damage and level-up costs to champion tweaks and encounter modifications, this patch introduces exciting new dynamics to the game.
As you navigate through these changes, adapt your strategies and explore the revamped meta to stay competitive in the ever-evolving world of TFT. Keep an eye on the official TFT channels for more updates and insights.
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