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TFT Patch 14.12 – Happy Birthday TFT

As Teamfight Tactics turns five years old, the next patch of the game is a celebration of not only how far the game has come from its beginnings but it also contains some exciting changes for players looking to grind the ranked ladder as the set hits its home stretch. With a brand new game mode, some system changes, and balance adjustments, players will not want to miss out on TFT Patch 14.12 when it hits the live servers on Wednesday, June 12th. Here is a breakdown of everything players will need to know.

Starting with Patch 14.12 and ending with patch 14.14, TFT will have an in-client celebration that brings in a brand new game mode, battle pass and cosmetics. These will all be live when the patch goes live.

For a full in-depth look at what players can expect for the TFT 5 Year bash, check out the breakdown here

In Patch 14.8, Riot Games made changes to the shop odds at Level 7 to curb the dominance of three-cost reroll compositions that took the metagame over for the early parts of TFT Set 11. But now that the game is in a healthier state with standard four and five-cost comps pushing their way into the meta, reroll comps have taken too much of a hit.

In an attempt to harmonize the metagame, Riot is reverting the Level 7 shop odds to give some of the reroll comps some love.

A number of changes are coming to the trait deparment in Patch 14.12 which is highighted by a nerf to the Duelist trait and buffs to the Reaper and Exalted traits. Sniper and Trickshots are being touched as well.

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Not a ton of big changes in the unit department but a number of two and three-cost units are being buffed in hopes of increasing their play as viable reroll comps. Kayn is one unit Riot is focusing on in this patch with buffs to his traits and flat AD buff.

Aatrox

Janna

Lux

Riven

Senna

Soraka

Yone

Annie

Galio

Kayn

Hwei

Lissandra

12 Jun 24 Jimm Sallivan

New Map and New Duelist Mechanics: VALORANT Patch 8.11

VALORANT Patch 8.11 is finally here and brings a massive list of updates. Players can expect a new map, overall map pool changes, intense Duelist changes and plenty of game mode alterations and quality-of-life fixes. After major remodeling, Neon, Iso, Reyna, Raze and Clove's kits will be unrecognizable. In addition, the new map Abyss will receive a unique 5-v-5 game mode to familiarize players before arriving in Patch 9.0. Here's everything about Patch 8.11 and how it affects your favorite VALORANT Duelists.

VALORANT players can finally experience Abyss in a new 5-v-5 game mode. / Riot Games

Breeze and Split will exit the VALORANT map pool in patch 8.11. Haven and Abyss will replace them. Haven is a classic VALORANT map with three sites and long-range angles on A and C. Abyss is a brand-new VALORANT map. It is the first map in the game with no boundaries and features several dangerous parkour spots. Haven will immediately appear in VALORANT's competitive map pool, but Abyss will have a 5-v-5 game mode for players to become familiar with before its final introduction in upcoming Patch 9.0.

Maps leaving VALORANT in 8.11:

Maps arriving in VALORANT Patch 8.11:

Final Patch 8.11 Competitive and Premier Map Pool: ASCENT, BIND, ICEBOX, LOTUS, SUNSET, and HAVEN.

Console Beta Map Pool: ABYSS, ASCENT, BIND, and HAVEN.

New Abyss Game Mode

Neon will deliver serious damage when she slides on opponents in Patch 8.11. / Riot Games

Patch 8.11 aims to level the playing field between duelists so all can perform with even impact. Riot Games states in its patch notes that "this update is aimed to allow other Duelists to compete with Agents like Jett and Raze that excel at taking space for their team through sheer speed and mobility." The update provides major buffs to Iso and Neon, enhancing their space-taking abilities. Meanwhile, Reyna receives a balancing adjustment which decreases her Devour healing but provides overall improvements to her abilities. Finally, Raze receives a severe nerf impacting her satchel lineups and movement kit.

Clove is also receiving a severe nerf. After the agent's recent introduction, they have been an extremely common pick in competitive lobbies. Clove's performance has simple been too strong, so Riot Games is adjusting abilities so other controllers also have a chance to shine.

Iso

Double Tap (E)

Neon

Fast Lane (C)

High Gear (E)

Sprint

Slide

Relay Bolt (Q)

Reyna

Devour (Q)

Dismiss (E)

Empress (X)

Raze

Blast Pack (Q)

Clove

Pick-Me-Up (C)

Not Dead Yet (X)

VALORANT Console's Limited Beta is almost here. Riot Games is updating both Console and PC versions in Patch 8.11. / Riot Games

VALORANT Patch 8.11's main impact is its map addition and duelist changes, but Riot Games also prepared plenty of quality-of-life updates and refreshers for VALORANT's modes and UI. As VALORANT Console's limited beta release approaches (players can register here), Patch 8.11 provides plenty of information about VALORANT Console updates and mechanics.

Esports Features

Esports Hub

Gameplay System Updates

Radio Command Wheels

Console

Player Behavior

Social Systems Update

Premier Updates

Store Updates

Bug Fixes

Patch 8.11 is one of VALORANT's biggest updates yet. While the sheer number of changes is intimidating, the changes will bring a fresh experience for all players, especially Duelist mains! Enjoy the new Abyss mode and stay tuned for more VALORANT updates!