Maokai, Kai’Sa, and Ivern are finally getting nerfed in this patch.
The League of Legends Patch 13.15 preview has just been revealed. However, the patch will not be massive like the previous patches but will contain some much-needed changes.
First, let’s take a look at the more important changes. Strong champions like Kai’Sa, Ivern, and Maokai are finally being nerfed. We are also getting some adjustments for Naafiri and Shyvana. In addition, Glacial Augment, Smite, and Night Harvester are also getting some nerfs.
Furthermore, Riot is also buffing some struggling champions like Yone, Yasuo, and Caitlyn. They are also adjusting Annie, Rell, and Yorick in this patch.
But, most importantly, the second batch of the soul fighter skins is finally being released.
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Patch 13.15 Nerfs
Here are all the nerfs coming in patch 13.15.
Champion Nerfs
Aatrox
- Q – The Darkin Blade:
- First Cast AD Ratio: 60/70/80/90/100 >>> 60/67.5/75/82.5/90.
Aatrox is very strong now, especially in Solo-Queue. He has a solid matchup against most meta top laners and beats almost all non-meta champions. In addition, he is a great team fighter.
Ivern
- Base Stats:
- Base Magic Resistance: 32 >>> 30.
- Magic Resistances Growth: 2.05 >>> 1.30.
- W – Brushmaker:
- Ally Bonus Magic Damage: 5/7.5/10/12.5/15 >>> 10/15/20/25/30.
- E – Triggerseed:
- Shield: 80/115/150/185/220 (+75% AP) >>> 85/125/165/205/245 (+50% AP).
- Daisy:
- Duration: 60 seconds >>> 45 seconds.
- Base Health: 1300/2600/3900 >>> 1000 – 4400 (+50 each level till level 12, then +400 per level).
- Base Resistances: 20/50/100 (+ 5% AP) >>> 30/60/90 (+0% AP)
- Damage AP Ratio: 30% AP >>> 15% AP.
- Daisy shockwave damage was rescripted so that total shockwave damage is not affected due to nerf.
Ivern has been really strong since his Mini-Rework. Even after multiple nerfs, he is still strong.
Kai’Sa
- Base Stats:
- Health: 670 >>> 640.
- Q – Icathian Rain:
- Damage per Missile: 40/55/70/85/100 (+50% Bonus AD) (+30% AP) >>> 40/55/70/85/100 (+50% Bonus AD) (+20% AP)
- W – Void Seeker:
- Cooldown Reduction After Evolution: 77% >>> 75%.
AP Kai’Sa has been terrorizing both Solo-Queue and Professional play for the last few patches. She has a 52% win rate, with a massive 43% and 27% ban rate. So, no wonder she is getting nerfed.
Maokai
- Q – Bramble Smash:
- Bonus Monster Damage: 100/120/140/160/180 >>> 80/100/120/140/160.
Maokai is in the same boat as Ivern; he is way too strong, especially in Professional play. He has an almost 100 pick/ban rate across all regions. He also has good map control, reliable Crowd Control, and high damage, making him very strong in the right hands.
Sejuani
- W – Winter’s Wrath:
- Total Damage: 50 – 230 >>> 30 – 210.
Sejuani has always been a strong pick. But she has become even stronger ever since Riot nerfed the meta Junglers like Vi, Wukong, etc. Thus, Riot is nerfing Sejuani in Patch 13.15.
Shyvana
- Base Stats:
- AD Per Level: 3.4 >>> 3.
- HP Per Level: 109 >>> 104.
It seems Riot may have over-buffed Shyvana a bit. So they are reverting some of the buffs from the last patch.
System Nerfs
Glacial Augment
- Zone Slow: 30% (+3% per 100 AP) (+4% per 100 bonus AD) (+9% per 10% heal and shield power) >>> 20% (+6% per 100 AP) (+7% per 100 bonus AD) (+9% per 10% heal and shield power).
Glacial Augment is also getting nerfed in this patch, as it has become one of the most used support Runes.
Night Harvester
- Now only triggers on Auto Attacks, Direct Spells, and Pets.
Night Harvester was one of the two overpowered items, along with Statikk Shiv. After nerfing Statikk Shiv last patch, they are finally nerfing Night Harvester.
Smite (Smite on Champions Pets)
- Damage to Non-Lane Minions: 600/900/1200 >>> 20 – 160 (matches champion damage).
- Also Applies 20% Movement Speed Slow for 2 seconds that unlocks after reaching tier 2 Smite.
Riot is nerfing Smite but not its damage to monsters. They are only nerfing its damage to Champions pets, AKA Annie’s Tibbers, Iverns Daisy, etc.
Release Date
The aforementioned nerfs will arrive at the live servers in Patch 13.15, which will be released on Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023.
