League of Legends 13.16 Patch Notes Breakdown
Welcome to our patch notes breakdown for League of Legends Season 13!
Let’s break down all the new changes in LoL coming this week.
We recommend following along with the official 13.16 patch notes since we won’t be listing all the specific stat changes, but rather, focusing on the impact of the changes and the champions updated place in the current meta.
If you’re wondering how these changes will affect the meta, check out our LoL champion tier list!
Buffs, Nerfs and Adjustments
Akali (buff)
- Q damage increased, and the energy cost is decreased. This is good for Akali in both the Top and Mid lane.
Brand (buff)
- Passive mana restore is increased.
- Q and E AP ratio are increased. He will be better in the Mid and Support roles.
Caitlyn (buff)
- Headshot stacks required reduced.
- Crit chance adjusted for Passive.
Ekko (buff)
- Q damage and slow are both increased.
- W base shield is increased.
- These buffs will help him in both the Mid and Jungle roles.
Karma (buff)
- Q AP ratio increased.
- The ultimate cooldown is reduced in later ranks.
Lucian (buff)
- Passive damage increased.
Lulu (buff)
- Base health increased.
- Q and E AP ratio are both increased.
Malzahar (buff)
- E damage adjusted
Milio (buff)
- Q damage is changed, and the AP ratio is increased.
- His E shield strength is increased.
Naafiri (nerf)
- Base stats adjusted.
Rek’Sai (nerf)
- Q damage is adjusted.
Shaco (nerf)
- His base stats are nerfed.
- W mana cost increased at all ranks.
- Overall, this nerf will impact him in both in the Jungle and Support roles.
Shyvana (nerf)
- W damage is adjusted.
Sylas (buff)
- Base stats increased.
Tristana (nerf)
- Base health reduced, but her armor is increased.
- Armor growth is also increased, but magic resistance is reduced.
Wukong (buff)
- Base stats adjusted.
- Q and W cost are reduced.
- These buffs will help him in both the Top and Jungle roles.
Items
Axiom Arc
- Cooldown refund is increased. Don’t understand why, though.
Duskblade of Drakthharr
- Cooldown is increased, the damage is changed, and overall is basically a new item.
Prowler’s Claw
- Cooldown is adjusted, and the amount of AD is changed too.
Serpent’s Fang
- Lethality increased.
Umbral Glaive
- Lethality increased.
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