League of Legends patch 10.22 is set to bring another nerf for new champion Samira, and a buff for mysterious assassin LeBlanc. Additional nerfs are on the way for Karthus, Zed, and Lulu’s top lane. Buffs are in the books for Xayah, Sejuani, Nasus, and Brand, while Annie, Ashe, and Jinx will be getting some adjustments. Patch 10.22 is just around the corner, expected to go live on October 28th.
A preview of the changes included in the upcoming patch was released yesterday by Mark “Scruffy” Yetter, League of Legends’ lead gameplay designer. Scruffy states that this will be the final update of the season, and things are looking “pretty stable.”
The preview lists four champions ready for nerfs, the first of which is Karthus, the Deathsinger. The champ currently has a 59% win rate at the highest queue level, and the patch preview describes him as “too strong in both Jungle and Mid in Elite play.”
Next up is Lulu, the Fae Sorceress, who will have her top lane prowess taken down a notch. The preview states she is too strong as a solo top laner for “skilled” ranks. Lulu currently holds a 56% win rate at the highest queue level, and a 15% ban rate across all skill levels.
Samira, who stepped on the Summoner’s Rift just a few weeks ago in patch 10.19, will be receiving another nerf in patch 10.22. The incredibly powerful Desert Rose has had multiple nerfs since her release. As stated in the preview, “[Samira’s] still climbing in power as players are mastering her, previous nerfs weren’t enough.”
Xayah, LeBlanc, and Sejuani are all slated to receive buffs in the upcoming patch, though no further details were given. Nasus’s ultimate, Fury of the Sands, will get a resistance buff, going up from 15-55 to 40-70. Buffs are also on the way for Brand’s passive ability, Blaze, and his E, Conflagration.
Champion adjustments are coming for Annie, whose E, Molten Shield, will see a damage reduction and a mana cost increase. Ashe’s W, Volley, will now fire 7-11 arrows instead of a set nine. Jinx’s E, Flame Chompers, will now deal all damage immediately instead of over time.
League of Legends patch 10.22 is set to go live on October 28th.
Source: Mark Yetter