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Riot Games is gearing up for significant meta shifts in preparation for the 2023 League of Legends World Championship with Patch 13.17.
This patch brings crucial adjustments to jungle champions and mechanics, even though the tournament is a few months away.
Kindred, Evelynn, Kayn, and Kha’Zix, among others, have undergone substantial changes on the League of Legends PBE.
League of Legends Patch 13.17 Jungle Changes
According to Spideraxe’s Twitter, here are the jungle changes to expect in Patch 13.17:
Kindred:
- E base slow reduced from 50% to 30%
- E health ratio reduced from 8% missing to 5%
Kha’Zix:
- Q bonus AD ratio reduced from 115% to 105%
Kayn:
- W bonus AD ratio reduced from 130% to 100%
Evelynn:
- W slow reduced from 65% to 30%
- E empowered base damage reduced from 75 – 175 to 65 – 165
- R AP ratio reduced from 75% to 60%
Jungle Mechanics Changes
- Epic monster damage reduction reduced from 20% to 5%
- Damage against pets and champs changed from 20 – 160 (1 – 18) to 40 – 100 (6 – 18)
- Slow duration reduced from 2 seconds to 1.5
- Gustwalker MS reduced from 45% to 35%
- Gustwalker monster takedown MS reduced from 60% to 45%
- Mosstomper tenacity and slow resist reduced from 20% to 10%
- Mosstomper shield changed from 60 – 281 to (1 – 18) to 120 – 220 (8 – 18)
Impact of Changes
These adjustments translate to a 20% reduction in Kindred's Mounting Dread's slow and health ratio damage. Evelynn's empowered Whiplash has decreased at all levels, and her ultimate ability's AP ratio is down by 15%.
Her Allure slow has seen a 35% nerf. Blade’s Reach, Kayn’s W ability, now has a 30% decreased bonus AD ratio, while Kha’Zix's Q has seen a 10% decrease in bonus AD ratio.
General Jungle Mechanics
Overall jungle mechanics are also undergoing modifications, with a 15% decrease in epic monster damage reduction when near teammates.
This shift could usher in a meta favoring tankier options, particularly for teams focused on objectives.
Changes to Jungle Pets
Modifications extend to jungle pets, including a 1% movement speed decrease for Gustwalker and a 15% movement speed reduction for monster takedown.
Mosstomper's late-game shield is weakened, and its slow resist and tenacity are reduced by 10%.
Patch Release Date
As per the League of Legends patch schedule, Patch 13.17 is scheduled to go live on August 30.
Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving League of Legends meta.
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