Teamfight Tactics (TFT) continues to evolve as Patch 13.4 introduces a host of changes to fine-tune gameplay, balance units, and enhance player experience.
This update brings system changes, balance tweaks, Radiant item updates, and the addition of new anomalies, keeping the game fresh for players as the Into the Arcane set nears its conclusion.
Patch Release Details
- Release Date: January 23, 2025
- Highlights:
- System tweaks for PVE rounds and augments
- Adjustments to traits, units, and augments
- New anomalies added with innovative effects
- Various bug fixes to ensure smoother gameplay
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Key Changes
System Adjustments
- PVE Rounds:
- Drops two of the same component will now include a Reforger.
- Augment Updates:
- Augments tied to specific trait breakpoints require more units for activation.
- Anomaly Frequency:
- Repeated anomalies will now have a 12-unique-anomaly cooldown to ensure variety.
Trait Changes
- Experiment: Emblem Clone Bonus Health reduced to 50% (from 60%).
- Sorcerer: Removal of 8-piece synergy; updated abilities with damage reduction and adjusted AP scaling.
- Visionary: 8-piece synergy removed; healing capabilities integrated into the 6-piece bonus.
- Family: Unique interactions added for Warwick, Jinx, and Vi when paired with Violet, Vander, and Powder.
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Unit Updates
Several units have been rebalanced to address overperformance or underperformance:
- 1-Cost Units:
- Lux: Manalocked when shielding herself.
- Morgana: Damage increased.
- Powder: Adjustments to attack damage and speed.
- 2-Cost Units:
- Leona: Improved durability.
- Urgot: Reduction in defensive stats.
- Vander: Buffed defenses.
- 3-Cost and Above:
- Loris, Scar, Garen, Twitch: Various buffs and nerfs to shields, heals, and attack speed.
- Jayce: Massive damage increases at 3-star.
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Radiant Item Updates
Radiant versions of core items received enhancements:
- Archangel’s Staff, Blue Buff, Infinity Edge, Rabadon’s Deathcap, and others have increased stats.
Augment Modifications
- Silver, Gold, and Prismatic Augments have been adjusted to improve gameplay balance.
- New rules and mechanics for various augments include changes in rerolls, stat amplifications, and rewards.
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New Anomalies
Innovative anomalies have been introduced to shake up strategies:
- Brutal Claws: Adds critical strike bleed effects.
- Cybernetic Empowerment: Scales attack speed based on items.
- Vampiric Affinity: Grants omnivamp with situational scaling.
Bug Fixes
Key bugs resolved include:
- Viktor’s animation issues, Caitlyn’s headshot fizzles, and incorrect interactions with items like Quickstriker Crest.
Conclusion
TFT Patch 13.4 introduces meaningful changes to enhance balance and diversify gameplay, ensuring a competitive and enjoyable experience. With new anomalies, Radiant item buffs, and rebalanced units, players have plenty to look forward to in the upcoming meta.
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