The Preseason in League of Legends: Rod of Ages Returns with Changes
During the preseason in League of Legends, players can expect changes and updates to the game. Riot Games releases a large patch that introduces new items, adjusts behavioral systems, and challenges veteran players. Preseason 2023 brings extensive jungle changes and introduces new tank and bruiser items, including the return of Rod of Ages.
The Return of Rod of Ages
After being absent from the game for two years, Rod of Ages is making a comeback. This time, it is classified as a Mythic item and has gone through a series of changes. Let’s take a look at the previous and latest versions of Rod of Ages to see how it has evolved over the years.
The Previous Version of Rod of Ages
- Gold cost: 2600
- Ability Power: 60
- Health: 300
- Mana: 300
- Build path: Catalyst of Aeons + Blasting Wand
- Passive: Gains 20 health, 10 mana, and four ability power every minute, up to 10 times. Maximum of 200 health, 100 mana, and 40 ability power.
- Unique Passive – Eternity: Restores mana equal to 15% of damage taken from champions. Restores health equal to 20% of mana spent, up to 25 health per cast.
The Latest Version of Rod of Ages
- Gold cost: 3200
- Ability Power: 60
- Health: 300
- Mana: 400
- Build path: Catalyst of Aeons + Blasting Wand + Amplifying Tome
- Passive: Gains 20 health, 20 mana, and four ability power every minute, up to 10 times. Maximum of 200 health, 200 mana, and 40 ability power. Upon reaching max stacks, gain a level and all effects of Eternity are increased by 50%.
- Unique Passive – Eternity: Restores mana equal to 8% of premitigation damage taken from champions. Restores health equal to 20% of mana spent, up to 15 health per cast. Toggled abilities can only heal for up to 15 per second. For every 250 health or mana restored this way, gain 25% decaying move speed for two seconds.
- Mythic Passive: Grants all other Legendary items five Ability Haste.
Comparison between the Old and New Versions of Rod of Ages
The main difference between the old and new versions of Rod of Ages is the classification of the item. The new version is now classified as a Mythic item, which has increased its cost to 3200 gold. The stats of the item have remained similar, with the new version granting 400 mana instead of 300. The build path is also slightly adjusted.
In terms of the item’s passive, there is a minor tweak to emphasize its late-game scaling. When reaching max stacks, the player gains a level and all effects of Eternity are increased by 50%. The most significant change lies in the unique passive, Eternity, which now restores less mana and provides movement speed for two seconds.
Despite the changes, Rod of Ages will still be a popular choice for battle and DPS mages in teamfights. Examples of champions that will benefit from this item are Ryze, Annie, Swain, Aurelion Sol, Kassadin, and Anivia.
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