Ashe will be tweaked in the forthcoming patch 13.5, which should restore her AD build to its original position
A number of champions are expected to be changed in League of Legends patch 13.5, which will be a major update from the devs. One of the champions who will experience changes in the upcoming release is Ashe. On Reddit, Riot Phreak gave comprehensive information about the changes.
Ashe nerfs in patch 13.5
Base Stats
- Base Health decreased: 640 >>> 600
- Health Growth increased: 101 >>> 105
- At level 12, it reaches a break-even point
- Attack Damage Growth increased: 2.95 >>> 3.25
Q (Ranger’s Focus)
- Removed: No longer requires Focus to cast
- New: Cooldown: 10 seconds
- Attack Speed decreased: 25-55% >>> 25-45%
- Total Damage increased: 105-125% total AD >>> 105-145% total AD
- This delivers 3-11% greater overall damage, which improves with AS purchases.
W (Volley)
- Cooldown increased: 18-4 >>> 18-6
R (Enchanted Crystal Arrow)
- Cooldown increased: 80/70/60 >>> 100/80/60
In his patch 13.4 analysis video, Riot Phreak claimed Ashe had divulged information about nerfs in the forthcoming patch 13.5. He described the modifications in a League of Legends Reddit thread.
These adjustments were unavoidable given support Ashe’s dominance in professional League of Legends play, as she has a high pick rate and has rarely had some influence from her backup position.
Riot Phreak continued by explaining the reasoning behind these modifications. He emphasized that Ashe’s success in the ranked Solo/Duo queue as a support champion is not the cause of these adjustments. Instead, her unparalleled dominance in the League of Legends tournament is the main justification for her nerf. If she had continued to play with a play rate of 70% and an average select and ban rate, the developers most likely would have chosen an alternative direction.
These adjustments were unavoidable given support Ashe’s supremacy in professional League of Legends play, as she has a high pick rate and has rarely had some influence from her backup position.
Riot Phreak continued by explaining the reasoning behind these modifications. He emphasized that Ashe’s success in the ranked Solo/Duo queue as a support champion is not the cause of these adjustments. Instead, her unparalleled dominance in the League of Legends tournament is the main justification for her nerf. If she had continued to play with a play rate of 70% and an average select and ban rate, the developers most likely would have chosen an alternative direction.
She is thought to be weaker than champions like Pyke, Leona, or Nautilus because she basically has little utility abilities. She does, however, have some of the highest basic health in the game, matching Varus’ base health as the highest. He acknowledges that the aforementioned adjustments are a substantial nerf overall to assist Ashe, but they are necessary given the competitive nature of League of Legends.
According to Riot Phreak, Ashe will benefit from her Q’s mechanical modification. He believes that she may now be able to buy Navori Quickblades. Additionally, these changes significantly improve how buying Attack Speed items feels.
These shifts are very interesting all around. Whether these changes will enhance ADC Ashe’s experience while lessening her dominance in the support position will only become apparent with time.