Wild Rift Patch 2.2b
Wild Rift Patch 2.2b was released on Apr 27, 2021. This update included changes to 15 champions, with 7 buffs, 5 nerfs, 1 adjustment.
Kha'Zix
Rengar
Ashe
Galio
Leona
Tristana
Varus
Vayne
Xayah
Darius
Draven
Evelynn
Katarina
ZiggsChanges (1)
TeemoItems
Nerfs (2)
Ardent Censer
Harmonic EchoChampions
The Void grows, and the Void adapts—in none of its myriad spawn are these truths more apparent than Kha’Zix. Evolution drives the core of this mutating horror, born to survive and to slay the strong. Where it struggles to do so, it grows new, more effective ways to counter and kill its prey. Initially a mindless beast, Kha’Zix’s intelligence has developed as much as its form. Now, the creature plans out its hunts, and even utilizes the visceral terror it engenders in its victims.
General
- •Released May 6, 2021 (00:01 UTC).
Rengar is a ferocious vastayan trophy hunter who lives for the thrill of tracking down and killing dangerous creatures. He scours the world for the most fearsome beasts he can find, especially seeking any trace of Kha’Zix, the void creature who scratched out his eye. Rengar stalks his prey neither for food nor glory, but for the sheer beauty of the pursuit.
General
- •Released May 6, 2021 (00:01 UTC).
Compared to her PC counterpart, Wild Rift’s Ashe has way fewer arrows going BRRRR, so we’re giving her a way to keep up with more Volleys.
Volley
- •Cooldown reduced from 14/11/8/5 seconds to 13/10/7/4.
We went a bit too hard on Galio, and also discovered a bug that may have skewed our assessment of his power. We’re buffing back some things that support Galio’s tankiness, but also reverting some changes we felt had higher value in making him more fun.
Stats
- •Health growth increased from 115 to 125.
Colossal Smash
- •Cooldown reduced from 5/4.5/4 (at level 1/5/9) seconds to 5/4/3 (at level 1/5/9).
Winds of War
- •Percent health AP ratio increased from 1.5% per 100 AP to 2%.
- •Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where it was dealing its initial damage twice.
Leona should be shining in lane against ranged supports in the Duo Lane, but she’s getting overshadowed. These changes are intended to make her better at finding those fights and winning against squishies.
Stats
- •Base health regeneration increased from 7.5 to 9.
Sunlight
- •Base damage increased from 25 to 137 (based on level) to 33 to 145 (based on level).
Zenith Blade
- •Missile range increased from 700 to 750.
We’re amping up Tristana’s burst damage so that she can find better opportunities to go for the big plays.
Explosive Charge
- •Active base damage increased from 65/80/95/110 to 70/90/110/130.
Buster Shot
- •Base damage increased from 300/400/500 to 350/450/550.
Varus could still use a bit more of a nudge to make him stronger in higher skill levels. We are amping up his execute so that players who can capitalize on his Blighted Quiver/Arrow combo are better rewarded.
Stats
- •Base mana increased from 345 to 390.
Blighted Quiver
- •Maximum missing health ratio increased from 9.75 to 20.25% (based on level) of target's missing health to 13 to 27% (based on level). Minimum missing health ratio unchanged.
Vayne’s ultimate, while strong overall, is pretty weak in the early game. We’re making Final Hour a reasonable option for her to help her in lane duels.
Final Hour
- •Bonus AD increased from 20/30/40 to 30/40/50.
- •Cooldown reduced from 90/75/60 seconds to 80/70/60.
Xayah’s cooldowns feel quite long in Wild Rift due to the lack of AD + Ability Haste options. Additionally, her Bladecaller has room to be more rewarding players who can trap her opponents.
Deadly Plumage
- •Mana cost reduced from 60 to 50.
- •Cooldown reduced from 20/18/16/14 seconds to 19/17/15/13.
Bladecaller
- •Root duration increased from 1 second to 1.25.
Darius is able to beat down his opponents with his raw stats. We’re giving him a bit less health to play with in lane.
Stats
- •Base health reduced from 650 to 610.
- •Base health regeneration reduced from 9 to 7.5.
- •Editor's Note: Patch notes error writes new value of 7 instead of 7.5.
Now that y’all seem to have better mastered Draven’s axe-catching shenanigans, he’s strutting into a more unhealthy spot. We’re toning down his damage so that we can still encourage his heavy AD playstyle, but opponents should have more space to fight against him before he snowballs outta control.
Spinning Axe
- •Base damage reduced from 55/60/65/70 to 45/50/55/60.
Evelynn’s ultimate is up too frequently, allowing her to both escape sticky situations and execute people without enough downtime. Nerfing its cooldown should increase windows for opponents to make plays against her, especially in the early-mid game.
Last Caress
- •Cooldown increased from 100/80/60 seconds to 120/95/70.
Katarina is a bit strong, especially at higher levels of play. We’re taking some power out of the parts of her kit that skilled players are able to more consistently take advantage of.
Ziggs’ early game is too explosive.
Bouncing Bomb
- •Cooldown increased from 6/5.5/5/4.5 seconds to 7.5/6.5/5.5/4.5.
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Guerrilla Warfare
- •Bug Fix: Camouflage duration per rank now correctly displays as 3/3.5/4/4.5 seconds instead of 3/4/5/6. Duration unchanged, tooltip-only fix.
Items
Enchanter supports are overperforming, so we’re looking to normalize the cost of their items to be in the same area as their tankier counterparts.
General
- •Total cost increased from 2600 gold to 2800 gold.
- •Combine cost increased from 650 gold to 850 gold.
General
- •Total cost increased from 2800 gold to 2900 gold.
- •Combine cost increased from 850 gold to 950 gold.
- •Ability power reduced from 80 to 75.