Soraka in Top Lane Opens Up New Possibilities in League of Legends
In a recent update, League of Legends lead gameplay designer Mark “Scruffy” Yetter shared plans to increase jungle diversity in an effort to encourage low elo players to try out the position more. The goal is to expand the champion pool for jungle in Patch 10.4 without affecting their performance in other lanes.
Promoting Jungle Diversity in League of Legends
Soraka’s unexpected appearance in the top lane has shown that anything is possible in League of Legends. To attract beginner and less experienced players, Riot plans to introduce unconventional champions like Garen, Diana, Zed, Talon, and Darius to the jungle. By doing so, Riot hopes to make the jungle position more appealing by making the gameplay experience less complex and more exciting.
Potential Impact on the Game Meta
While these changes may not all come to fruition, many players are excited to see how laning champions will perform in a different role. The upcoming overhaul to the jungle could potentially disrupt the game’s meta, especially considering the challenges it faced in season 10. For instance, if Talon’s jungle clear becomes stronger, his roaming abilities could make him a dominant force in the game.
Testing on the Horizon
Prior to being implemented on the live servers, the upcoming jungle changes will likely undergo testing on the Public Beta Environment (PBE). This will ensure that any issues are addressed and the changes are balanced before reaching a wider player base.
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