Patch 13.21 introduces a slew of additional changes to League of Legends, further enhancing the game’s dynamics.
In LoL, support players have always been the unsung heroes, selflessly dedicating themselves to their teammates to glory. A prime example of this is Lulu, whose role involves supporting her ADC from the early stages of laning all the way to the late-game, utilizing shields, heals, and item utilities. Lulu epitomizes the enchanter class, responsible for amplifying her team’s performance; however, these contributions often go unnoticed.
In the prior patch 13.20, there was a significant improve for Milio. Specifically, Milio’s passive ability, underwent an adjustment. In the past, this passive attributed bonus damage from his enchantments to the ally he empowered. However, with the arrival of patch 13.20, the bonus damage began to be credited to Milio himself.
As a result, patch 13.21 emerges with changes that impact the way damage is attributed to several champions. The key transformation lies in the fact that the damage caused by enchantment procs now counts as the enchanter’s own, rather than that of their empowered ally. The affected champions include a roster of support characters, each offering unique forms of empowerment to their teammates.
- Ivern: W – Brushmaker
- Leona: Passive – Sunlight
- Lulu: Passive – Pix, Faerie Companion; E – Help, Pix!
- Nami: E – Tidecaller’s Blessing
- Renata Glasc: Passive – Leverage
- Sona: Q – Hymn of Valor [Empowerment Only]
- Yuumi: Q – Prowling Projectile [Empowerment Only]
Take Ivern, for instance, whose ‘Bushmaker’ ability grants allies bonus magic damage on hit while they are within his special brush zones. With the alterations introduced in Patch 13.21, this bonus damage is now credited to Ivern, marking a shift in how it appears on the damage chart.
What’s interesting is that if an ally benefits from the bonus damage bestowed by these enchantment abilities, it will also activate Spellthief’s passive effect if the supporting champion has this item. This presents an opportunity for some supports to complete the item’s quest faster.
It’s worth noting that, despite these enchantment-related damages now being credited to the enchanters, it doesn’t translate into kill credit for them unless they personally secure the finishing blow. This approach serves a dual purpose. Firstly, it ensures that the enchanted ally reaps the gold rewards, which they require to increase their damage output. Secondly, it maintains the recognition of the importance of positioning and mechanical skill in securing kills, underlining the notion that a kill secured is a kill earned.
In essence, these changes are significant changes for support players, recognizing their vital contributions in League of Legends. The hope among the LoL community is that Riot Games will continue to implement further improvements in the future, making the support role even more rewarding.