Patch 6.2 Summary

[quote=Wayne3100][center][img=http://www.mobafire.com/images/news/patch-62-summary.jpg width=550][/center] [rule] Hello and welcome to the MOBAFire Patch Summary - 6.2! With all the discussion and drama surrounding the release of the New Champion Select system and Dynamic Queue, you'd almost forget patches are still a thing. Still, yesterday saw the release of patch 6.2, and we're here to break it down for you. While a [[Jhin]] release is not yet part of the changes introduced (he will be released in the second week of this patch), there's still plenty to talk about, with [[Shen]] being reworked, [[Dr. Mundo]], [[Rengar]] and [[Elise]] receiving nerfs, plenty of new skins being introduced and more. As always, you can view the full patch notes and read up on anything we didn't get to discuss below by clicking [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes]here[/url]. Now let's get to it! [size=6][color=#ffffff]Champion Updates[/color][/size] [table][tr][td] [table][tr][td bgcolor="2a2a2a" padding="5px"] [table width=850][tr][td bgcolor="1a1a1a" padding="10px"] [center][size=5][color=#ffffff]WTF DID THEY DO TO MY CHAMPION?![/color][/size] [space][i]quick access for concerned players[/i][/center] [table][tr][td width="150px"][/td] [td width="10px"][center] [color=#ff0000]-[/color] [color=#ff0000]-[/color] [color=#0080ff]*[/color] [color=#ff0000]-[/color][/center] [/td] [td width="50px"] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-drmundo]Dr. Mundo[/url] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-elise]Elise[/url] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-fiora]Fiora[/url] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-gangplank]Gangplank[/url] [/td] [td width="10px"][center] [color=#00ff00]+[/color] [color=#0080ff]*[/color] [color=#ff0000]-[/color] [color=#ff8000]~[/color][/center] [/td] [td width="50px"] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-karma]Karma[/url] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-khazix]Kha'Zix[/url] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-kindred]Kindred[/url] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-nunu]Nunu[/url] [/td] [td width="10px"][center] [color=#0080ff]*[/color] [color=#ff0000]-[/color] [color=#ffff00]![/color] [color=#ff0000]-[/color][/center] [/td] [td width="50px"] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-poppy]Poppy[/url] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-rengar]Rengar[/url] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-shen]Shen[/url] [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-62-notes#patch-tahmkench]Tahm Kench[/url] [/td][td width="150px"][/td][/tr][/table] [/td][/tr][/table] [/td][/tr][/table] [color=#ffff00]![/color] = Rework / Gameplay Update[space][space][space][space][color=#0080ff]*[/color] = Mostly bugfix(es) and/or display changes[space][space][space][space][color=#00ff00]+[/color] = Buff[space][space][space][space][color=#ff0000]-[/color] = Nerf[space][space][space][space][color=#ff8000]~[/color] = Mixed [/td] [td width="35px"][/td][td vertical-align="top" padding="15px"] [/td][/tr][/table] [table width=900] [tr] [td width=200 padding=5 bgcolor=191919][center] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/portrait/shen-classic.jpg][img=http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/portrait/shen-classic.jpg width=190][/url][/center][/td] [td width=25][/td] [td width=650 padding=5] [columns]Following [[Shen]]'s [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/page/champion-update-shen]Champion Update[/url], he is now a pure melee tank, whose objective during trades in lane is to position in a way that allows him to move his new spirit blade through his opponents and gain combat bonuses, while using the shield from his passive and the dodge mechanic of his new W to decrease the damage dealt to him in the process. If you're not yet familiar with his new kit, mouse over the ability icons below for the descriptions or check out the [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIIE0LCvGpo]Shen Champion Spotlight[/url]. *Note that we're aware of a bug causing certain images - such as his E and R icons - not to update, this will be fixed as soon as possible.* [nextcol width=10][nextcol][webm url=http://news.cdn.leagueoflegends.com/public/images/articles/2016/january/SAN/Shen_Idle.webm width=100 autoplay=on loop=on][/columns] Moving on to the other changes, this patch holds a number of nerfs to champions who've been prominently picked in recent times, for example [[Dr. Mundo]] gaining less AD than before from [[Masochism]] (until the last rank) & receiving a higher cooldown on [[Sadism]] ([s][color=#808080]75 seconds[/color][/s] ⇒ 100/85/70 seconds), and [[Elise]] losing 5 movement speed in both of her forms as well as 15 damage (at all ranks) on [[Volatile Spiderling]]. Perhaps the most noticeable nerf of all, however, goes to [[Rengar]], who has been changed in several ways to lower his ability to oneshot enemies before they can react. Now, his [[Bola Strike]] has a cast time (0.25 seconds) when casting in mid-air, the exclamation mark range of [[Thrill of the Hunt]] is higher ([s][color=#808080]1250[/color][/s] ⇒ 1450) and the scaling on the direct damage dealt by [[Savagery]] is lower, though he does gain more AD than before from the temporary buff he receives after he hits a target with it. [center][columns width=25][nextcol width=100][icon=Ki Barrier size=50][nextcol width=10][nextcol width=100][icon=Twilight Assault size=50][nextcol width=10][nextcol width=100][icon=Spirit's Refuge size=50][nextcol width=10][nextcol width=100][icon=Shadow Dash size=50][nextcol width=10][nextcol width=100][icon=Stand United size=50][nextcol width=25][/columns][/center] [/td] [/tr] [/table] [size=6][color=#ffffff]Item & Mastery Changes[/color][/size] [table width=900] [tr] [td width=300][center][icon=Frost Queen's Claim size=75][/center][/td] [td width=300][center][icon=Morellonomicon size=75][/center][/td] [td width=300][center][icon=Athene's Unholy Grail size=75][/center][/td] [td width=300][center][icon=The Dark Seal size=75][/center][/td] [td width=300][center][icon=Cull size=75][/center][/td] [/tr] [/table] Another patch, another [[Frost Queen's Claim]] nerf. With the cooldown on its active having been increased to 90 seconds (from 60) [i]and[/i] the competition ([[Morellonomicon]] & [[Athene's Unholy Grail]]) being reduced in price (down 150 and 100 gold in total respectively), there might once again be a bit more build diversity for mid laners. The other interesting changes involve the "greedy" starting items [[The Dark Seal]] (now costs 100 gold less) and [[Cull]] (grants 2 more AD and 50 more gold on the final payout) which might do enough to boost their popularity. As for masteries, the main take-away is that [[Assassin]]'s damage bonus has been increased ([s][color=#808080]1.5%[/color][/s] ⇒ 2%) but is now exclusive against champions, and [[Thunderlord's Decree]] has a higher cooldown than before at early stages while having a lower cooldown later on in the game ([s][color=#808080]20 seconds[/color][/s] ⇒ 25-15 seconds depending on level). [table width=900] [tr] [td width=225][/td] [td width=225][center][icon=Assassin size=50][/center][/td] [td width=225][center][icon=Thunderlord's Decree size=50][/center][/td] [td width=225][/td] [/tr] [/table] [size=6][color=#ffffff]Released & Upcoming Skins[/color][/size] Normally, this section only shows skins which have not yet been released, but since Riot surprised us with three pre-patch skins as part of the [url=http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/special-event/lunar-revel]Lunar Revel event[/url], we'll display those first. Note that two of these three skins are Legacy skins which will be retiring at the end of February 8, so make sure to pick them up before then if you're interested. The four skins displayed at the bottom will be released at a later date (within the next two weeks). [columns width=10] [nextcol width=400] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/landscape/wukong-radiant.jpg][img=http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/landscape/wukong-radiant.jpg width=400][/url] [nextcol width=10] [nextcol width=400] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/landscape/caitlyn-lunar-wraith.jpg] [img=http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/landscape/caitlyn-lunar-wraith.jpg width=400][/url][/columns] [columns width=10] [nextcol width=400] [center][size=6][color=#cacaca][url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/skin/wukong-radiant-792]Radiant Wukong (1350 RP)[/url][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol width=10] [nextcol width=400] [center][size=5][color=#cacaca][url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/skin/caitlyn-lunar-wraith-790]Lunar Wraith Caitlyn (1350 RP - Legacy)[/url] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/skin/morgana-lunar-wraith-791]Lunar Wraith Morgana (975 RP - Legacy)[/url][/color][/size][/center][/columns] [columns width=10] [nextcol width=400] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/landscape/jhin-high-noon.jpg][img=http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/landscape/jhin-high-noon.jpg width=400][/url] [nextcol width=10] [nextcol width=400] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/landscape/draven-beast-hunter.jpg] [img=http://www.mobafire.com/images/champion/skins/landscape/draven-beast-hunter.jpg width=400][/url][/columns] [columns width=10] [nextcol width=400] [center][size=6][color=#cacaca][url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/skin/jhin-high-noon-794]High Noon Jhin (1350 RP)[/url][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol width=10] [nextcol width=400] [center][size=5][color=#cacaca][url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/skin/draven-beast-hunter-795]Beast Hunter Draven (750 RP)[/url] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/skin/sejuani-beast-hunter-796]Beast Hunter Sejuani (750 RP)[/url] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/skin/tryndamere-beast-hunter-797]Beast Hunter Tryndamere (750 RP)[/url][/color][/size][/center][/columns] [size=6][color=#ffffff]Share Your Thoughts![/color][/size] Right, that just about covers what we wanted to discuss, time to throw it back over to you guys. How have you enjoyed the 6.2 patch so far? Have you tried out the new [[Shen]] yet, and if so what are you first impressions? Do you feel the nerfs to the other champions in this patch were justified, and which champion do you think needs a nerf next? Finally, are you looking to pick up any of the new skins? Let us know in the comments below![/quote]

[quote=OTGBionicArm]I'm warming up to the Shen update slowly. I still think the tether range and speed at which it moves towards you is so clunky and aggravating. Other than that, he's probably broken as hell.[/quote]

[quote=IR-Pridestalker]Rengar's changes weren't only nerfs. They also buffed his bonus attack damage.[/quote]

[quote=Wayne3100][quote=Wayne3100]though he does gain more AD than before from the temporary buff he receives after he hits a target with it.[/quote]That's what that was referring to. I think we can agree it was a nerf overall though, no? :P[/quote]

[quote=IR-Pridestalker][quote=Wayne3100][quote=Wayne3100]though he does gain more AD than before from the temporary buff he receives after he hits a target with it.[/quote]That's what that was referring to. I think we can agree it was a nerf overall though, no? :P[/quote] Right, sorry. Didn't read the whole thread. Btw, goddamn it rito, why you did this :( ?[/quote]

[quote=GrandmasterD][quote=IR-Pridestalker][quote=Wayne3100][quote=Wayne3100]though he does gain more AD than before from the temporary buff he receives after he hits a target with it.[/quote]That's what that was referring to. I think we can agree it was a nerf overall though, no? :P[/quote] Right, sorry. Didn't read the whole thread. Btw, goddamn it rito, why you did this :( ?[/quote] Because [[Rengar]] is a toxic piece of shit.[/quote]

[quote=Jovy][quote=Wayne3100]Another patch, another [[Frost Queen's Claim]] nerf. With the cooldown on its active having been increased to 90 seconds (from 60)[/quote]wtf calm down riot[/quote]