Welcome, Valiant Summoners!
Today we’re diving into the recent patch 12.13 hotfix nerfs for Master Yi, Gwen, and reworked Sivir. Let’s dissect these changes to better understand their impact on the League of Legends meta.
**Master Yi: The Wukong of the Jungle**
* _Reduced Base Attack Damage from 65 to 62_
* _Q – Alpha Strike (First hit): Base damage reduced from 120/175/230/285/340 to 110/165/220/275/330_
* _Passive – Double Strike: Bonus attack damage when attacking a champion increased from 60% to 65%_
Master Yi, the legendary Wukong-inspired jungler, received a series of nerfs aimed at reducing his dueling potential and overall early game impact. The base attack damage reduction not only affects Master Yi’s clear speed but also diminishes his early damage output in skirmishes. Furthermore, the Q – Alpha Strike (first hit) damage nerf restricts his burst potential against squishy targets. The passive buff to bonus attack damage when attacking a champion appears to be a slight compensation for these changes, but it remains to be seen if this will have a significant impact on Master Yi’s overall performance.
**Gwen: The Hunted**
* _Q – Parrrrikkkinlee!
Base damage reduced from 10/12.5/15/17.5/20 to 9/11.5/14/16.5/20_
- W – W (R) – Decoy: Duration reduced from 12/13/14/15/16 seconds to 10/11/12/13/14 seconds
The elusive Gwen, the Assassin who once dominated the top lane with her mobility and stealth, has been reined in with these nerfs. The reduction in base damage for Q – Parrrrikkkinlee! may hinder her ability to secure early kills against enemy champions. Additionally, the Decoy’s duration reduction shortens the window of opportunity for Gwen to engage or disengage from team fights and skirmishes. These changes aim to bring Gwen’s power level more in line with other assassin champions.
**Reworked Sivir: The Defender of the Peace**
- Q – Boomerang Blitz: Cooldown increased from 8/6/4/2/0 seconds to 9/7/5/3/1 seconds
- Passive – On Movement: Attack damage bonus when moving reduced from 15% to 10%
Sivir, the recently reworked champion, has also been adjusted with these nerfs. The cooldown increase for Q – Boomerang Blitz makes it more difficult for Sivir to control multiple targets in a team fight or maintain crowd control during long engagements. Moreover, the reduction in the passive attack damage bonus while moving weakens her ability to deal damage during roams and escapes. These adjustments aim to fine-tune Sivir’s kit and encourage more strategic positioning in team fights.
In conclusion, these patch 12.13 hotfix nerfs represent a balanced approach to address the power levels of Master Yi, Gwen, and reworked Sivir. By reducing their individual strengths while preserving their unique playstyles, Riot Games maintains a healthy meta and offers diverse strategic options for Summoners in the League of Legends universe.