As players continue to adjust to the sweeping changes introduced in League of Legends’ patch 14.14, Riot Games is already looking ahead.
The first data from the PBE (Public Beta Environment) for the next patch, 14.15, reveals that significant nerfs are coming to several types of boots, increasing their prices and reducing their effectiveness. These changes aim to balance gameplay and address the over-reliance on these items.
Overview of Upcoming Changes
Boots are a fundamental component of almost every champion’s build in League of Legends. Despite the numerous updates seen in the mid-season patch, boots remained largely untouched. However, this is set to change in patch 14.15, where Riot Games is implementing nerfs to various boots, reducing their stats and increasing their gold costs.
Detailed Boot Nerfs
Sorcerer’s Shoes
- Magic Penetration: Reduced from 18% to 15%
Mercury’s Treads
- Cost: Increased from 1100 to 1200 gold
- Magic Resistance: Reduced from 25 to 20
Plated Steelcaps
- Cost: Increased from 1000 to 1100 gold
- Armor: Reduced from 25 to 20
- Damage Reduction: Increased from 8% to 10%
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
- Cost: Increased from 900 to 1000 gold
- Cooldown Reduction: Reduced from 12% to 10%
Berserker’s Greaves
- Attack Speed: Reduced from 35% to 30%
Boots of Swiftness
- Cost: Increased from 900 to 1000 gold
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Final Toughts
The nerfs to boots in patch 14.15 will significantly impact the strategies and builds of many players. Sorcerer’s Shoes, Mercury’s Treads, Plated Steelcaps, Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Berserker’s Greaves, and Boots of Swiftness are all receiving adjustments.
Players will need to consider these changes and adapt their builds and strategies accordingly. The increased costs and reduced stats mean that timing and choice of boots will become even more critical in the upcoming meta.