League of Legends: New AD & AP Item Changes in Patch 14.18

As the stage is set for the World Championship, Riot Games has rolled out significant changes to several AD and AP items in Patch 14.18. These adjustments aim to fine-tune item power levels to ensure a balanced and competitive environment during the tournament. 

Patch 14.18 introduces a mix of buffs and nerfs to both AD and AP items. Bloodthirster and Immortal Shieldbow receive notable nerfs, particularly affecting their lifesteal and shielding capabilities. Trinity Force sees adjustments to its attack speed, while AP items like Luden’s Companion, Shadowflame and Stormsurge undergo changes that tweak their power and utility. 

So without further delay, here’s a detailed breakdown of all the item changes this patch:

AD Item Changes

Bloodthirster

Bloodthirster, a staple for AD champions seeking sustain, has received a notable nerf in this patch.

• Lifesteal Decrease: The lifesteal provided by Bloodthirster has been reduced from 18% to 15%. This change directly impacts the item’s sustain, making it less effective in prolonged fights.
• Overshield Adjustment: The overshield scaling has also been altered. Previously, it scaled from 50 to 400 based on level. Now, it scales from 165 to 350, but the scaling begins at level 8 instead of level 1, resulting in a weaker shield at all stages of the game.

Immortal Shieldbow

Immortal Shieldbow, known for its life-saving shield, sees changes that vary depending on the champion type.

• Melee Champions: The shield amount for melee champions has been buffed in the early to mid-game, changing from 320-720 to 400-700. However, the shield is slightly weaker in the late game.
• Ranged Champions: For ranged champions, the shield has been nerfed across the board, changing from 320-720 to 320-560. This nerf is particularly noticeable after level 8, with a 160-shield reduction at level 18.

Trinity Force

Trinity Force, a key item for bruisers, has received adjustments that affect its attack speed and on-hit speed boost.

• On-Hit Movement Speed: The on-hit movement speed bonus has been increased for melee champions from 20 to 34, while it has been reduced for ranged champions from 20 to 15.
• Attack Speed: The attack speed provided by Trinity Force has been slightly reduced from 33% to 30%.

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AP Item Changes

Luden’s Tempest

Luden’s Tempest, a popular item for burst mages, sees a mix of buffs and nerfs in this patch.

• Cost Reduction: The cost of Luden’s Tempest has been reduced from 2,900 to 2,850 gold, making it slightly more accessible.
• Ability Haste: The ability haste provided by the item has been decreased from 25 to 20, which may reduce the frequency of spell rotations.
• Ability Power Increase: The item’s ability power has been increased from 95 to 100, slightly boosting its damage potential.

Shadowflame

Shadowflame, an item favored by mages for its burst potential, has undergone several adjustments.

• Magic Penetration Buff: The magic penetration has been increased from 12 to 15, enhancing its effectiveness against magic resist.
• Amplification Threshold: The amplification now starts at 40% health instead of 35%, making it easier to trigger.
• Damage Over Time Amplification: The amplification for damage-over-time abilities has been reduced from 30% to 25%.
• Ability Power Reduction: The item’s ability power has been reduced from 120 to 115, slightly lowering its overall damage.

Stormsurge

Stormsurge, designed for AP champions looking to amplify their burst potential, has received a mixture of buffs and nerfs.

• Damage Threshold: The percentage of damage needed to deal to activate the effect has been lowered from 35% to 25%.
• Modifier Change: The modifier for ranged champions has been increased from 90% to 100%, removing the penalty for ranged champions.
• Movement Speed: The movement speed bonus has been reduced from 8% to 5%.
• Magic Penetration Increase: The magic penetration provided by Stormsurge has been increased from 10 to 15.

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These item changes are set to shape the meta as teams prepare for the World Championship. Whether these buffs and nerfs will lead to new strategies or reinforce existing ones remains to be seen. Players and fans alike will be watching closely to see how these changes impact the gameplay on the biggest stage.