Patch 12.21 Overview

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The latest balancing patch has landed this week on the live server. Patch 12.21 doesn't have many changes since it is the world championship patch. Riot targeted only a couple of outliers to keep the meta healthy without too many changes for the upcoming tournament.

Augments

Built Different was heavily nerfed in the previous patch and so Riot decided to add some buffs to make the choice attractive once again.

  • Built Different I bonus Health: 200-350 increased to 250-400
  • Built Different II bonus Health: 250-475 increased to 300-525
  • Built Different III bonus Health: 300-600 increased to 350-650
  • Cluttered Mind Units granted: 3 decreased  to 2
  • Preparation Attack Damage & Ability Power: 4/5/8 decreased to 3/4/7
  • Protectors of the Cosmos Shield strength per component: 30 increased to 35

Traits

Only one trait was adjusted in the last balancing patch for the upcoming tournament.

  • Cannoneer Cannon Shot Attack Damage ratio: 150/275/450% increased to 150/300/500%

Units

Nunu, Karma, and Lux were the primary focus of Riot during this patch. All received a couple of adjustments to keep their power in line with other powerful units.

  • Evoker Nomsy, Lulu Whimsy targets: 2 increased to 3
  • Nunu Consume Damage: 350/500/925 increased to 375/525/925
  • Nunu Consume damage amplification if the target has less Health: 40% increased to 50%
  • Karma Inner Flame Damage: 210/280/400 decreased to 200/265/380
  • Lux Cosmic Flare first strike damage: 325/400/500 increased to 325/410/525
  • Lux Cosmic Flare secondary strikes damage: 175/200/230 increased to 175/210/240

Meta Implication

Following the latest patch, Jade and Warrior compositions will remain as strong as in the previous patch. Monolith Dragons are a good contender as well for being dominant throughout the upcoming tournament, but otherwise other comps look to be weaker compared to these.