Within a brief span of two rounds of hotfix buffs following his release, Hwei has undergone significant changes in almost different aspects.
The intricacy of Hwei’s gameplay, characterized by his 10 abilities, necessitates a cheat sheet for optimal learning. Notably, his complexity surpasses that of other champions in the game, contributing to an initial win rate that hovered around a mere 30% across various ranks, marking one of the lowest win rates in League of Legends history.
Hwei hotfix changes
In an effort to facilitate a smoother learning curve for players and enhance Hwei’s viability, a barrage of buffs has been swiftly implemented over the week since his full release. Despite these adjustments, whether the champion attains critical mass in professional play remains uncertain, and it is evident that he still requires substantial enhancements to become a truly competitive champion.
Q: Subject – Disaster
- Mana cost: 100-120 >>> 80-120
QQ: Devastating Fire
- AP Ratio: 60% >>> 70%
- Max HP damage: 4-6% >>> 4-8%
EQ/EW/EE
- AP Ratio: 55% >>> 60%
Lead Designer on LoL, Riot August Browning, confirmed these buffs as a means to guide Hwei in the right direction just a day after his release. Hwei’s intricate skill set demands careful resource management, particularly considering his high mana consumption.
Furthermore, a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session regarding the champion has shed light on additional buffs in the pipeline, indicating an approach to refining his gameplay experience.
Base stats:
- Base HP: 550 >>> 580
- Base Mana: 445 >>> 480
- Base Movement Speed: 325 >>> 330
WW: Pool of Reflection
- Shields arrive instantly instead of on cast finish
- Shields: 90-170 >>> 100-200
EW: Gaze of the Abyss
- Setup delay: 0.7 seconds >>> 0.65 seconds
- Fire delay: 0.35 seconds >>> 0.3 seconds
- Chase range: 500 >>> 600
- Linger duration: 1.35 – 3 seconds >>> 3 seconds flat
The proposed hotfix, coupled with the buffs immediately post-release, amounts to a remarkable total of 13 distinct adjustments for this champion.
While some of these changes involve numerical tweaks to enhance the overall feel of playing Hwei, the sheer volume of adjustments is nearly unprecedented in the history of League of Legends.