The latest League of Legends update, Patch 14.12, introduced significant changes, including the controversial Faker Hall of Legends collection. Among the most impactful adjustments were the nerfs to Tryndamere, who had dominated the mid lane in previous versions.
Tryndamere’s Dominance and Subsequent Nerfs
Tryndamere became one of the strongest picks in previous patches, not just in the mid lane but across the game. This dominance forced Riot to act, resulting in a series of nerfs in Patch 14.12. The Barbarian King’s reign has ended, with his winrate dropping significantly following these changes.
Impact of the Nerfs
After the nerfs in Patch 14.12, Tryndamere’s winrate fell to 51%, a notable decline from his previous dominance in the mid lane.
Despite this, a 51% winrate is still relatively high, but there are now over ten champions that outperform him in the mid lane in the current patch. Champions like Garen and Kayle now boast better statistics in the mid lane compared to Tryndamere.
Key Changes to Tryndamere
The nerfs focused on reducing the power of his Q (Bloodlust) and E (Spinning Slash), preventing him from overwhelming opponents in the lane. Here are the specific changes:
Tryndamere Nerfs:
- Bloodlust (Q)
- Additional Attack Damage: 10/15/20/25/30 → 5/10/15/20/25
- Spinning Slash (E)
- Physical Damage: 80/110/140/170/200 (+130% bonus AD) → 75/105/135/165/195 (+130% bonus AD)
These adjustments aimed to curtail Tryndamere’s ability to sustain and deal damage, making it harder for him to dominate his lane opponents.
Current Meta and Tryndamere’s Place
Even with Conqueror as his primary rune, enhancing his sustain and making him an effective counter to mages, Tryndamere’s place in the meta has been significantly affected. The nerfs have pushed him out of the top tier of mid lane champions.
Better Mid Lane Picks in Patch 14.12
With Tryndamere’s winrate dropping, several other champions have risen to prominence in the mid lane. Here are some of the top-performing mid lane picks in the current patch:
- Garen
- Kayle
- Zed
- Yasuo
- Katarina
These champions have proven to be more effective choices in the mid lane, outperforming Tryndamere in terms of winrate and overall effectiveness.
Final Toughts
The nerfs to Tryndamere in Patch 14.12 have effectively reduced his dominance in the mid lane, resulting in a significant drop in his winrate.
While he remains a viable pick, there are now several other champions that offer better performance in the current meta. Players looking to climb the ranks should consider these changes and adjust their champion pool accordingly.