Following a spike in Nilah’s win rate due to changes in Patch 14.20, Riot Games has rolled out an emergency micro-update to bring her power back in line. The update came after Nilah quickly became one of the most dominant champions in League of Legends, with her win rate surging to 55%, sparking community concerns.
Nilah’s Overperformance Post-Patch 14.20
The 14.20 update introduced various champion buffs, including adjustments to several ADCs, with Nilah benefiting significantly. The tweaks to her abilities turned her into a top-tier pick in the bottom lane, leading to her dominating the current meta.
The champion, known as the Joy Unbound, saw particular strength in her Aquatic Veil (E), which received buffs that made her movement more instantaneous and threatening to enemy ADCs.
However, this drastic rise in her power led to frustration among players, forcing Riot Games to intervene with a set of emergency nerfs aimed at balancing Nilah’s kit. The micro-patch has now been deployed to live servers to address the issue.
Key Nerfs to Nilah
The primary focus of the nerfs targets Nilah’s Aquatic Veil (E), which had its cast time removed in Patch 14.20, allowing her to execute jumps instantly. The following changes were made to weaken her overall damage output and restore balance:
- Aquatic Veil (E):
Damage: 65/90/115/140/165 (+20% bonus AD) ⇒ 60/70/80/90/100 (+20% bonus AD)* - Apotheosis (R):
Damage over time: 60/120/180 (+80% bonus AD) ⇒ 60/100/140 (+40% bonus AD)*
Explosion damage: 125/225/325 (+120% bonus AD) ⇒ 125/225/325 (+100% bonus AD)*
Maximum damage: 185/345/505 (+200% bonus AD) ⇒ 185/325/465 (+140% bonus AD)*
Impact of the Nerfs on Nilah’s Win Rate
Despite the nerfs, Nilah remains a strong ADC pick, though her win rate has dropped to 53.21% following the update. While her dominance has been reduced, she continues to be a formidable choice, only outclassed by mages who have taken over the bot lane meta in recent months.
Conclusion
Riot Games’ swift action with an emergency micro-patch has aimed to curb Nilah’s overwhelming power in Patch 14.20. Though her win rate has decreased slightly, she is still a potent pick for players looking to secure victories in the bot lane. For further updates and changes to the League of Legends meta, stay tuned to LoL Esports.
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