Teamfight Tactics (TFT) is set for a significant shake-up with Patch 14.1, slated for release on January 10, 2024. This update is poised to alter the Set 10 Remix Rumble metagame with the introduction of 11 new Portals and several substantial buffs.
Trait Adjustments in Patch 14.1
- 8-Bit: Attack damage increased across breakpoints.
- Crowd Diver: Enhanced bonus damage.
- EDM: Adjusted ability effectiveness and reduced cast time.
- Emo: Changes to mana and ability power.
- Executioner: Enhanced Critical Strike damage and chance.
- Guardian: Adjusted shield percent.
- Heartsteel: Reduced hearts gained.
- Hyperpop: Increased mana gain.
- Jazz: Boosted bonus health and damage.
- K/DA: Adjustments to Lighted Hex health and power.
- Pentakill: Reduced bonus damage.
- Sentinel: Adjusted armor and magic resistance.
- Spellweaver: Modified ability power.
- True Damage: Reduced bonus damage.
Champion Balance Changes
- One-Cost Champions: Adjustments to Annie, Corki, Evelynn, K’Sante, Lillia, Olaf, Taric, and Vi.
- Two-Cost Champions: Changes to Bard, Garen, Gragas, Jax, Kai’Sa, Kayle, Pantheon, Twitch.
- Three-Cost Champions: Adjustments to Lulu, Miss Fortune, Mordekaiser.
- Four-Cost Champions: Changes to Caitlyn, Karthus, Poppy, Twisted Fate, Viego.
- Five-Cost Champions: Adjustments to Lucian, Qiyana, Sona, Ziggs.
Champion Headliner Changes
- Enhancements to Evelynn, Olaf, Tahm Kench, Taric, Vi, Yasuo, Aphelios, Garen, Gragas, Neeko, Zac, Kayn.
Item Changes in Patch 14.1
- Rabadon’s Deathcap: Increased bonus damage.
- Red Buff: Reduced bonus damage.
- Archangel’s Staff: Increased gained ability power.
- Blue Buff: Reduced burn damage.
- Adaptive Helm: Enhanced armor and magic resistance for front rows, and ability power for back rows.
- Dragon’s Claw: Increased maximum health gain.
- True Damage Emblem: Bling bonus removed.
Augment Changes
- Minor adjustments to various Augments, including Best Friends One, Crash Test Dummies, Cybernetic Bulk, Help is on the Way, Heroic Grab Bag, Little Buddies, Ramping Rythm, Return on Investment, Rolling for Days One, Three’s a Crowd, Tiniest Titan.
Revamping the Meta for 2024
TFT Patch 14.1 promises to revitalize the game’s dynamics with its strategic updates. Players are encouraged to adapt their strategies in line with these changes, particularly focusing on the trait and champion adjustments. As always, flexibility and a willingness to experiment with new compositions will be key to mastering the evolving landscape of TFT.