Potential Pantheon Changes Revealed by League of Legends Gameplay Designer
League of Legends gameplay designer Phlox recently shared a list of potential changes for Pantheon that are expected to be implemented in Patch 10.25 next month. These changes aim to reduce Pantheon’s power as a support and mid-lane champion, while providing him with a stronger presence in the top lane.
The changes include improving Pantheon’s trading pattern against other melee champions in the top lane and reducing his power in the support role. Mark “Scruffy” Yette, the League gameplay design director, added that Pantheon will have a better trading pattern for fighting melee champions and some power will be drained from the support position.
Pantheon, originally designed as a jungler, has been predominantly played as a support this year. During Worlds 2020, Pantheon was picked 38 times and rarely played outside of the bot lane. In solo queue, Pantheon is the third most-picked support champion with a 13% pick rate according to League stats site op.gg.
Riot is currently experimenting with changes to Pantheon on the PBE leading up to Patch 10.25. The changes include decreasing Pantheon’s base movement speed, reducing the cooldown on his Comet Spear ability, and removing the slow from his Empowered Comet Spear.
Additionally, changes are being made to Pantheon’s Shield Vault ability, increasing its damage and reducing the retreat movement penalty on his Aegis Assault. The ability will no longer block tower shots or extend its duration upon empowerment, but Pantheon will gain increased movement speed for a short duration after slamming his shield.
Pantheon’s ultimate ability, Grand Starfall, is also receiving an interaction change. The spear that lands before Pantheon when he uses his ult will slow enemies and deal damage in a small area.
These proposed changes are expected to be tested on the League PBE in the coming days before being implemented in Patch 10.25 on December 9.
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