Patch 14.1 marks the first update of Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Set 10 post-holiday season. Game Design Director Stephen “Mortdog” Mortimer has unveiled key changes targeting the game’s meta, specifically addressing streaking, tiebreakers, and the Headliner rule.
Streaking Adjustments
The upcoming patch is set to modify the win and loss streak mechanics. Previously, the streak for gold was set at 2-3/4/5, but this will be increased to 3-4/5/6 in Patch 14.1. This change aims to add more value to longer streaks, enhancing the strategic depth of the game without overly emphasizing the importance of early-stage performance.
Headliner Rule Overhaul
Post the launch of TFT Set 10 Remix Rumble, players found it relatively easy to obtain three-star Headline champions of four and five-costs. Recognizing the confusion this rule created, Mortdog has announced a simplification. In the new system, “if you have more than four copies of a four-cost, three copies of a five-cost, the Headliner can’t appear for you.”
Tiebreaker Adjustments
A significant change is coming to the way tiebreakers are handled in TFT. In Patch 14.1, both players involved in a tiebreaker will take losses, ensuring clarity in outcomes. Mortdog emphasizes that combat rounds in TFT are designed to produce definitive winners and losers.
Patch Availability and Testing
Patch 14.1 is scheduled to go live on January 10th. Players keen to explore these changes beforehand can access them on the PBE servers, allowing for a firsthand experience of the patch’s impact on TFT Set 10’s dynamics.
TFT Set 10 Update: Patch 14.1 Brings Key Changes
The changes introduced in TFT Patch 14.1 reflect Riot Games’ continuous effort to refine and balance the gameplay. Players are encouraged to explore these changes, especially the new streaking and Headliner rules, to adapt their strategies effectively for the evolving Set 10 meta.