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Next week’s LoL Patch 11.8 will bring much more than a new champion. Here’s what to expect.
In next week’s LoL Patch update for Patch 11.8 we will be getting much more than just a new champion. There are also a few item updates ahead as well as champion adjustments, buffs and nerfs. So, everyone, you know the drill, we’ve got all the details for you right here.
Item Nerfs in LoL Patch 11.8
Titanic Hydra — Why this item is on the list is a bit mysterious. The Top Lane hasn’t been the greatest performing lane this season, but Titanic Hydra alongside Urgot has been rather deadly over the last few weeks, so maybe this is an indirect nerf to the Dreadnought.
Ionian Boots of Lucidity — These boots will probably just get small adjustments to one of their stats. Maybe a little less ability haste?
Item Buffs in LoL Patch 11.8
Frozen Heart — One top lane item is being nerfed, another is getting buffed. Frozen Heart lost some of its armor in LoL Patch 11.4 but was at least made cheaper. Maybe it’ll regain some of its armor stats?
Item Adjustments in LoL Patch 11.8
This patch is looking to broaden the spectrum of some Enchanter items. This means that some of our favorite items from a few patches ago are getting some adjustments to their kit. What these adjustments entail have yet to be seen, but these are the items on the list:
Champion Buffs in LoL Patch 11.8
- LeBlanc — Another buff for LeBlanc. She has been getting buff after buff, but it doesn’t seem like it has done much for her.
- Aphelios — This will hopefully be a very careful buff. Aphelios is the type of champion who can be over buffed within a second. Let’s hope Riot knows what they’re doing.
- Lee Sin — A jungler who seems to only ever be picked in pro play. Lee Sin just doesn’t hit the mark in Solo Queue which is why he is getting a buff in LoL Patch 11.8.
- Zac — To widen the options for jungle champions Zac is getting a buff from Riot in LoL Patch 11.8. He has a unique and fun playstyle which could make him an invaluable pick… should he fit into the meta.
- Cassiopeia — Cassio hasn’t been seen much lately. She is a quick, damage-dealing mid laner, who is in need of some added strength since she hasn’t been able to stay competitive lately.
- Vladimir — Even though Vlad is sitting at a decent win rate, the champion is getting some love from Riot in this patch. Is this so he will become a more popular pick in pro play?
Champion Nerfs in LoL Patch 11.8
- Annie — Why Annie…? She did nothing wrong so why is she getting a nerf? RIP.
- Thresh — the LoL Patch 11.7 nerf to his shield really wasn’t it. So Riot is going to have to do something about his oppressive power in the bot lane for LoL Patch 11.8.
- Gnar — Gnar has some of the best attack speeds in the top lane. He can poke opponents constantly, especially if he managed to catch his boomerang each time. So to keep everything balanced, it’s nerf time for the little Yordle.
- Orianna — Orianna has quite a high win rate in high elos and is a very good pick in pro play, hence why she is on this list, even if you might never see her in your Solo Queue games.
- Yorick — So after his buff in the last patch he is getting adjusted right away to keep things balanced. Yorick’s new damage might have to be reeled in in LoL Patch 11.8.
Champion Adjustments in LoL Patch 11.8
In the upcoming Patch 11.8, there will be a few adjustments to champions as well to make them viable in the jungle position. This will open up the jungle pool for many players and can make the position even more interesting. We all know ‘jungle diff’ is the reason for any win or loss.
So which champions are being adjusted? Here is the list:
That isn’t all though, a few more champions will be pushed into their original roles as well with a few updates. Mundo is going to leave the jungle position and make it into the top lane once more, while Rumble — who has been quite a popular mid-lane champion — will also be making his way to the top lane alongside Mundo.
And lastly, Rammus is also getting an update in the LoL Patch 11.8. So, lots of exciting stuff coming our way next week in LoL Patch 11.8.
When is the LoL Patch 11.8 Release Date?
LoL’s Patch 11.8 will release on April 14. If you’re reading this article on the day it’s released, then that’s next week already! Better get ready for some Nerfs, Buffs, Champs, and some nice skins!
We will update this article once we have more information on all champion changes so check back tomorrow for all the info!
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