Riot Games Preparing for Post-MSI Meta Changes with Jungler Nerfs and Mechanics Updates
Riot Games is making significant changes to the League of Legends meta on the Public Beta Environment (PBE) following the upcoming 2023 Mid-Season Invitational. The changes primarily focus on several junglers, including Kindred, Evelynn, Kayn, and Kha’Zix. Additionally, there are adjustments to general jungling mechanics that may be implemented in future patches if deemed balanced.
Jungler Nerfs on the PBE
Kindred is facing a potential 20 percent nerf to her Mounting Dread’s slow and health ratio damage. Evelynn’s Allure slow has been reduced by 35 percent, her empowered Whiplash is weaker at all levels, and her ultimate ability’s AP ratio is being decreased by 15 percent. Similarly, Kayn’s Blade’s Reach ability is getting its bonus AD ratio reduced by 30 percent, and Kha’Zix’s Q ability has suffered a 10 percent reduction in bonus AD ratio.
Popular Junglers in Diamond+ Elo
These balance changes directly impact the four highly-played junglers in Diamond and above. According to U.GG, Kindred, Evelynn, Kayn, and Kha’Zix have been dominant choices in the jungle role. Each champion fulfills specific roles within a team, whether it’s providing consistent DPS (Kindred), assassinating enemies (Evelynn or Kha’Zix), or offering versatility (Kayn).
General Jungling Mechanics Updates
Aside from individual champion changes, there are overall adjustments to jungling mechanics on the PBE. Epic monster damage reduction when near allies is being nerfed by 15 percent, potentially favoring tankier options in the meta. This change could benefit teams focused on objective control. Additionally, jungler pets Gustwalker and Mosstomper are receiving alterations. Gustwalker will experience a 15 percent reduction in movement speed boost and a 15 percent reduction in monster takedown movement speed. Mosstomper, on the other hand, is receiving a 10 percent nerf to tenacity and slow resist, along with a late-game shield nerf.
These changes aim to provide a more balanced and diverse jungle meta in League of Legends. Whether they will have a significant impact on the competitive scene remains to be seen, but teams and players will need to adapt to these changes to maintain their advantage.
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