League of Legends: Players call Riot to nerf Brand Jungle due to his fast clearing speed

Published: 20:30, 26 December 2023
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League of Legends: Players call Riot to nerf Brand Jungle due to his fast clearing speed
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Key Points from the Article

  • The buffs to Brand in patch 13.22, particularly in his intrinsic damage to monsters and basic damage boost to his E ability, have contributed to his remarkable jungle clearing speed.
  • Players are urging Riot Games to address the imbalance promptly, stating that while Brand's transition to a jungle role is permissible, the current clearing speed disrupts the balance.
  • The discourse on Brand's accelerated jungle dominance continues to reverberate through the Summoner's Rift as the community awaits Riot's response.
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Brand, a mid-lane or support champion, has been buffed to improve his viability in the jungle, leading to concerns about game balance.

In the ever-evolving landscape of League of Legends, Riot Games' efforts to diversify the jungle role have sometimes resulted in unexpected imbalances. 

The latest cause for concern revolves around Brand, whose jungle clearing speed has ignited a fervent discussion within the community, urging Riot to intervene.

Brand's ability to clear the first six jungle camps by the 3:06 minute mark, reaching level 4 while opponents and allies in the bottom lane are at level 2, has sparked community discontent.

Brand's Swift Jungle Clearing

Brand, typically associated with mid-lane or support roles, has undergone significant adjustments to enhance his viability in the jungle. 

Riot's strategy of buffing champions like Talon, Zed, and Morgana for improved jungle performance has now extended to Brand. 

However, players argue that the buffs may have been excessive, leading to an outcry due to Brand's remarkably swift jungle clearing.

Calls for Nerfs

The League of Legends community is expressing discontent over Brand's ability to clear the first six jungle camps by the 3:06 minute mark, reaching level 4 while opponents and allies in the bottom lane lag behind at level 2. 

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While the concept of Brand as a jungle champion is accepted, the rapid clearing speed has triggered concerns about game balance

Buffs in Patch 13.22

Brand's remarkable jungle clearing speed finds its roots in Riot's substantial buffs to the champion, particularly in patch 13.22. 

A notable increase in his intrinsic damage to monsters, elevated to 230%, and a basic damage boost to his E ability have collectively propelled Brand's efficiency in clearing camps to an unprecedented level.

Addressing the Imbalance

Players are emphatically urging Riot Games to promptly address the issue, citing that while Brand's transition to a jungle role is permissible, the current clearing speed disrupts the balance. 

The ability to reach level 4 swiftly and then harass level 2 opponents in the bottom lane is seen as an unintended consequence of the recent buffs.

As the League of Legends community awaits Riot's response, the discourse on Brand's accelerated jungle dominance continues to reverberate through the Summoner's Rift.


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