The latest Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Patch 14.16B, released on August 20, brings a series of crucial nerfs aimed at balancing overperforming traits, champions, and Augments in Set 12. This is the first B-patch for Set 12, following the two-week duration of the launch update, which ran without any adjustments.
The patch addresses issues highlighted by players and developers, including TFT design director Stephen “Mortdog” Mortimer, who pointed out the significant gap between the top-performing compositions and the rest.
Key Changes in TFT Patch 14.16B
Augment Adjustments
Several powerful Augments have been toned down to create a more balanced gameplay experience:
- High Horsepower (Lillia’s Augment):
- Bonus Attack Speed: Reduced from 150% to 125%.
- Ability Damage: Decreased from 300% to 275%.
- Molten Caramel (Rumble’s Augment):
- Ability Damage: Reduced from 200% to 190%.
- Flexible Emblems:
- Duration: Reduced from the next three Stages to the next two Stages.
Trait Nerfs
Traits play a pivotal role in determining early-game strength and transitioning into late-game compositions. The following traits have been nerfed to curb their dominance:
- Portal:
- Base Damage at Breakpoint of Three: Reduced from 135 to 90.
- Pyro:
- Execute Threshold at Breakpoint of Five: Reduced from 18% to 15%.
- Attack Speed at Breakpoint of Five: Decreased from 70% to 60%.
- Vanguard:
- Shield Values: Adjusted from 18/35/50 to 18/30/50%.
Champion Adjustments
Several champions who received buffs in Patch 14.16 are now seeing their power dialed back in the 14.16B update:
- Ahri:
- True Damage: Reduced from 100/150/230 to 90/135/210%.
- Passive Bonus Ability Power: Reduced from 30% to 15%.
- Fiora:
- Ability Damage: Decreased from 180/180/360 AD to 160/160/360% AD.
- Split Damage: Changed to 320/320/700% AD plus 40/60/300% AP.
- Nasus:
- Ability Damage: Reduced from 20% to 15% health.
- Nilah:
- Attack Damage: Reduced from 55 to 50.
Other Notable Changes
- Portal, Treasure Armory: Temporarily removed from the game.
When Will the Patch Go Live?
All adjustments from the 14.16B patch will be implemented on August 20, at approximately 2 PM CT.
Conclusion
Patch 14.16B is a pivotal update that addresses the balance concerns in TFT Set 12. By nerfing key traits, champions, and Augments, the patch aims to create a more even playing field, allowing for a wider variety of viable compositions and strategies. Players can look forward to a more balanced meta as they adapt to these new changes.
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