Vars recently released a video analyzing the midseason patch 14.10 in League of Legends. In this video, he delves into the most questionable changes that have been made, discussing their impact on gameplay and specifically focusing on the ADC items. Vars begins by stating that he normally doesn’t cover midseason updates, but this one is worth discussing due to the divisive nature of season 14. While some players have found the season revitalizing, others have had a negative experience.
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Key Takeaways:
- Corki is being reverted back to his original state as an AD carry, with changes to his passive, abilities, and itemization.
- Summoner spells are being adjusted to be more impactful but less accessible, with Ghost receiving a significant nerf.
- Boots are undergoing adjustments, with Mobility Boots being replaced by new boots that offer an empowered recall ability.
- ADC items are being reverted back to pre-Mythic changes, aiming to address the issues with itemization for the ADC class.
Corki Reversion: Returning to His AD Carry Roots
Vars discusses the changes being made to Corki in the midseason patch. Corki used to be a physical damage dealer with the ability to do a small amount of magic damage. However, his rework made him more of a magic damage dealer, which put him in an uncomfortable position. The patch is reverting Corki back to his original state, allowing him to be more of an AD carry again. The changes include removing his package ability, reinstating his original passive, and adjusting his abilities to deal physical damage. This reversion aims to give Corki a clearer identity and make him easier to balance.
Changes to Summoner Spells: Impactful but Less Accessible
Summoner spells are being adjusted in the midseason patch to make them more impactful but less accessible. One of the most significant changes is the heavy nerf to Ghost, which has become a popular choice for many champions. The goal is to make Ghost less of a pick/ban summoner spell and bring it more in line with other options like Flash. This change aims to create more diversity in summoner spell choices and make their usage more strategic.
Adjustments to Boots: Empowered Recall and Changes to Merch Treads
The midseason patch includes adjustments to boots, with Mobility Boots being replaced by new boots called Symbiotic Souls and Synchronized Souls. These new boots offer an empowered recall ability in exchange for slightly less movement speed. Vars explains that this change aims to balance the early game impact of boots and prevent certain roles from abusing the early power spike. Additionally, Merch Treads are being adjusted, with the tenacity stat being reduced and the Fur enhancement being added back. These changes aim to make boots more than just movement speed items and provide more options for players.
Reverting ADC Items: Returning to Pre-Mythic Changes
The midseason patch is reverting ADC items back to their pre-Mythic changes, aiming to address the issues that ADCs have been facing with itemization. Vars explains that the Mythic item system introduced in the previous season brought some gimmicky elements to ADC gameplay. While the system had its benefits, it also made ADC items more complicated and less effective. The patch aims to bring ADC items back to a simpler and more balanced state, allowing ADCs to scale faster and have a clearer power curve throughout the game.
Overall, the midseason patch 14.10 brings several questionable changes to League of Legends. The reversion of Corki, adjustments to summoner spells, boots, and ADC items all aim to address the issues and create a more balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience. However, the impact of these changes remains to be seen, and players will have to wait and see how the meta evolves. For a more detailed analysis, be sure to watch Vars’s video!
