The LoL Patches thread

Worse its that its apparently a one chance time to buy it, like the harrowing skins from last October.

They are legacy skins meaning they will go away (i think nov14th or some date, feel free to correct me) but they can come back into the store whenever riot feels like it (most likely for special events/holidays e.g. riot's anniversary, halloween 2013)

They are not limited edition meaning those were a 1-time offer and are never coming back e.g. any special holiday skins pre-december 2011.

My thoughts on Elise so far:
-All cooldowns (bar her transformation) are too long, especially her Q (both human and spider) and human W.
-Human W and E can be cockblocked by minions so hard.
-Human W, depending on where you fire it from, can explode before it can arrive to its target (without hitting anything). I'd honestly like to see her W work like Maokai's sapplings.
-Q doesn't deal significant enough damage for the cooldown it has.
-Poor ratios on everything. Both Qs only scale on the %damage; human W has a reasonable scaling, but the CD and unreliability kill it; E has no scaling; Spider R doesn't scale hard on either on-hit or Spiderling damage. Also, no control of spiderlings is annoying.
-I honestly feel like she'd be stronger as AD or on-hit than AP.
-Human W should have the AoE skill-shot targeting instead of the linear skill-shot targeting.

I feel like she's just like any other assassin that can be ridiculous if she gets fed and snowballs, but otherwise I think she's kind of meh.

My thoughts on Elise so far:
-All cooldowns (bar her transformation) are too long, especially her Q (both human and spider) and human W.
-Human W and E can be cockblocked by minions so hard.
-Q doesn't deal significant enough damage for the cooldown it has.
-Poor ratios on everything. Both Qs only scale on the %damage; human W has a reasonable scaling, but the CD and unreliability kill it; E has no scaling; Spider R doesn't scale hard on either on-hit or Spiderling damage. Also, no control of spiderlings is annoying.
-I honestly feel like she'd be stronger as AD or on-hit than AP.

I feel like she's just like any other assassin that can be ridiculous if she gets fed and snowballs, but otherwise I think she's kind of meh.

I agree with this for the most part. She doesnt do much of anything without enough items late game.

6 on both of her Q, 12 on both of her W,14 to 10 on her stun and 26 to 18 on her rappel. None of those share CD with the human/spider form, so its a matter of comboing. Also her spiderlings are not much of a joke with her W (140% at max level its pretty darn good, Rengar Level speed sans the bonus damage), and while in spider form she does extra magic damage with a 0.2 ratio.

The problem is sticking to anyone in spider form. Rylais doesn't seem like enough at all. Probably best off jungling and getting red buff.

My fav thing about the new TT: People forget you actually gain Exp from killing minions, not capturing altars or getting killed like morons. Also pushing so far and staying near the turret ALONE its not the best way to win a game... Sigh.

Also the TT have been lagging lately so i recommend to stay away for a while.

With max CDR on elise, her q is 3.6 seconds. Switch forms and it should always be down. Another reason I wanted elise was so I could go ad with her eventually. lols

The reason why vilemaw may be the most OP neutral mob in the whole game...

Also some random/secret tidbits about TT.

I really like elise in the jungle as an ap bruiser. Rylais into glacial shroud or an MR item/ other tank items+ deathcap

WW is ridiculous on TT as a jungler.
He can jungle indefinitely with the perfect speed so that just when he just finishes, the next camp respawns
He can solo Vilemaw with BotRK, Spectral Lantern and Zerker Greaves (usually built in 13-15min depending on ganks)
They wont know you're doing it because since there are no wards they can't tell if you're still jungling
His ult and lifesteal are both super powerful in 3v3 (especially with BotRK)

Zed, the Master of Shadows.

• He can make a stationary shadow of himself that then copies his skills when used. For example, you can throw a skillshot shuriken and he’ll also throw one. If they both hit, then you hit with two!
• He can swap places with his shadow to be elusive, set up ganks, or dodge skillshots
• All his skills can double hit!
• Yes, he uses energy

Shadow Ninja’s gameplay isn’t about deceptive clones, but instead copying himself to extend and increase his power or mobility. And since his moves deal with areas or skillshots, setting up the right positioning to double-hit and maximize your damage is really important.

Huh... Hi, Talon?

He has no stealth. Thank you god.
Honestly he doesn't seem similar to talon at all. Exclusively skillshots and AoE abilities.
Also power rangers.

Looks a lot like Crimson Elite Talon tbh. But he looks sick, I'ma buy him. Screw runes right

Seems pretty cool.

He has no stealth. Thank you god.
Honestly he doesn't seem similar to talon at all. Exclusively skillshots and AoE abilities.
Also power rangers.

I was talking about the looks, not the abilities.

I was talking about the looks, not the abilities.

Fair enough.

Zed, the Talon of Shen

 Info

A forbidden new champion stalks the Fields of Justice in the upcoming patch: Zed, the Master of Shadows. Deadly in many roles, including mid lane and jungle, this dark assassin’s energy-based gameplay revolves around conjuring and commanding shadow clones.

Abilities:

Contempt for the Weak (Passive): Whenever Zed attacks an enemy below 50% Health, he deals an additional 8% of their maximum Health as magic damage. This effect has a short cooldown.

Razor Shuriken: Zed and his shadow both throw their shurikens, dealing physical damage to any target they pass through. Each Shuriken deals less damage to targets beyond the first.

Living Shadow: Zed’s shadow dashes forward, remaining in place for a short duration. Zed’s shadow will duplicate his spells. Activating Living Shadow again while his shadow is active will cause Zed to switch positions with his shadow. If both Zed and his shadow strike the same target with Razor Shurikens or Shadow Slash, Zed regains some energy and the target suffers an additional effect: Razor Shurikens deal additional bonus damage and the slow from Shadow Slash is dramatically increased.

Shadow Slash: Zed and his shadow both create a burst of shadow, dealing physical damage to nearby enemies. Zed’s Shadow Slash slightly reduces the cooldown of Living Shadow by for each unit struck. The shadow’s Shadow Slash briefly slows enemies.

Death Mark: Zed sinks into the shadows and dashes to his target, dealing physical damage. He also spawns a Living Shadow beyond the target, which duplicates his spells and marks the target. After 3 seconds, the mark will detonate, dealing physical damage based on the damage dealt to the target by Zed and his shadow while the mark was active. Zed can reactivate this ability to switch positions with this shadow.

Unlike other champions with illusions, Zed’s shadow clone is the lynchpin in his kit. With a shadow clone active, Zed’s abilities are duplicated, allowing him to deal more damage, apply additional effects, or even engage an enemy from an unexpected angle. Zed can even switch places with his clones to perform surprise initiations or quickly head off a fleeing enemy. This ability to strategically reposition combined with some hefty bursts of both physical and magic damage to make Zed versatile across multiple roles.

When playing Zed in lane, Razor Shuriken can both harass the enemy and rapidly clear minions, making him a powerful bully. Spamming Razor Shuriken allows Zed to shove the lane and keep pressure up, buy time to roam, or stifle a push to drive enemies off his tower. Meanwhile, using Living Shadow to set up creative angles on your lane opponent can complicate juke attempts and allow you to land full damage nukes.

Zed’s ganking and pursuit power also makes him an ideal jungler. Switching places with your shadow clone via Living Shadow creates opportunities for lightning-fast initiations, escapes, and even buff steals. The powerful slow from a cloned Shadow Slash can also lock down an enemy champion, leaving him vulnerable to execution from a heavy hitting attack charged with Contempt for the Weak.

Once the team fights start, Zed’s clone enables him to alternately deploy his abilities from a safe distance or deal even more damage when he charges into the fray. He can also combine Living Shadow with Shadow Slash to blanket an area with a high-intensity slow, throwing off enemy positioning. Finally, Death Mark is an excellent cleanup ability to chase down and finish off fleeing low-health champions. The bonus magic damage from Contempt for the Weak is a great way to top off Death Mark’s detonation damage for surefire killing blows.

Managing this clone-and-combo kit is crucial to dominating with Zed. Strategically positioning Zed and his clone for a two-pronged assault before deploying your skillshots will ultimately make or break your success on the Fields of Justice.

 Lore

Zed is the first ninja in 200 years to unlock the ancient, forbidden ways. He defied his clan and master, casting off the balance and discipline that had shackled him all his life. Zed now offers power to those who embrace knowledge of the shadows, and slays those who cling to ignorance.

An orphan, Zed was taken in and trained by a great ninja master. Only one other student appeared to be Zed's equal - the master's son, Shen. It seemed Zed could never win the favor of the master, as every match between the rivals ended in a draw. Frustrated and jealous, he sought an advantage. The young ninja ventured into a sealed part of the clan's temple, where he found an ornate, foreboding box. Sensing the dark knowledge within, Zed knew he should not open it, but he peered inside nonetheless. In an instant, shadows touched his mind, revealing techniques that had long been hidden. Now armed with a secret edge, he challenged Shen, and this time he defeated the master's son. He expected praise and recognition in his moment of victory, but somehow the master knew Zed had used forbidden ways, and banished him.

Humiliated, the young ninja wandered for years. His bitterness turned to ambition, and he began to train others in the style of the shadows. As his power grew, so did his circle of followers, but he knew that without the box, his technique would never be perfect. One day, Zed looked at his followers and saw that his students were now an army. He led them back to the temple to claim his prize. At the gates, he was surprised to find the old master waiting, receiving Zed and his disciples as if they were welcome guests. The old man laid his sword at Zed's feet, declaring that he had failed Zed as his master. By banishing his former student, the master had doomed Zed to the shadows, instead of leading him to the balanced path. The old man implored Zed to enter the temple, destroy the box, and lead his followers to balance. The dark ninja followed the master inside. Moments later, the assembled ninjas heard Zed cry out in pain. Mysteriously, he emerged unscathed, and threw the severed head of the master at Shen's feet. Screaming in rage, Zed commanded his followers to slaughter the master's students and seize the box.

That day, the old ninja order fell. Though many students died, some escaped thanks to Shen's heroic efforts. Now the temple is a dark training ground for the Order of the Shadow. Zed rules as the Order's master, and his edict is simple: perfect one's technique, and kill all ninjas who refuse to embrace the shadows.

''Balance is a lie - we are the true ninjas.''
-Zed

What an overpowered passive...