Get ready for a legendary patch in Teamfight Tactics (TFT) that's packed with exciting buffs and adjustments! Patch 17.7 is here, and it's bringing a whole lot of changes to keep the game fresh and engaging.
The Buffs and Beyond
One of the standout features of this patch is the introduction of Choncc's Treasure on the Lore & Legends set. Choncc, our favorite muscular dragon, is bringing back the beloved Set 16 with a twist. This limited mode will take players on a nostalgic journey, offering a fun-filled loot experience. But Choncc isn't the only star of this patch.
Anima Squad Trait: We're making this trait more accessible by reducing the breakpoint to 5, allowing players to hit it earlier in the game. However, we're also lowering the rewards to maintain balance.
Replicator and Rogue Traits: These traits are getting some love too! Replicator's spell effectiveness is increased, making it a more viable option for players. As for Rogue, its AD and AP stats are getting a boost, encouraging players to explore this class more deeply.
Timebreaker Nerf: With Shen's new Timebreaker Origin trait, we're making it easier to access this powerful trait. However, to maintain balance, we've nerfed Timebreaker (4), so it's not too overwhelming.
Unit Upgrades and Adjustments
Ezreal and Talon: Ezreal is getting a buff to his drone acquisition speed, bringing his reroll fantasy to life. Talon, our early-game star, is receiving some extra damage at higher stars to keep him relevant throughout the game.
Zoe and Urgot: Zoe, the celestial ping pong champion, is getting a buff to her secondary spell damage, making her a more formidable carry. Urgot, the once-dominant reroll unit, is receiving an AD buff to bring back his Sword-heavy carry builds.
Master Yi and Graves: Master Yi is getting a much-needed Mana buff, allowing him to enter his Psi-State earlier and more frequently. Graves, on the other hand, is having all his upgrade costs reduced to 1 gold, making him less of an econ burden and more flexible.
Shen and Vex: Shen is returning to his Timebreaker roots with a new Origin trait and a fresh look. This change is expected to create a new high-cap for Shen as a carry. Vex, the Shadow, is joining the Stargazer roster with a new trait and skin, which is a significant buff to her overall strength.
Zed: Zed is getting a slight nerf to his health penalty, making his clones a bit tankier.
Augments and Bug Fixes
While Vex and Timebreaker receive some adjustments, the only actual nerf in this patch is for Birthday Reunion, which continues to outperform despite previous nerfs.
On the buff side, we're enhancing some of the most fun and set-specific Augments. Bonk! is getting a base attack speed increase, and Heart of the Swarm is seeing some resist and mana adjustments. Stellar Combo's damage is getting a nice boost, and Termeepnal Velocity's mana cost is being reduced.
Additionally, we've fixed a bug with Slice of Life, ensuring that players receive their 5-cost unit at the correct time.
Final Thoughts
Patch 17.7 is all about enhancing the TFT experience with a legendary patch full of buffs and adjustments. From trait changes to unit upgrades and augment tweaks, this patch aims to keep the game engaging and balanced. Personally, I think it's exciting to see how these changes will impact the meta and player strategies. It's a great opportunity for players to explore new comps and discover fresh ways to dominate the battlefield. So, get ready to dive into this patch and unleash your tactical prowess!
