TFT 11.16 Patch Notes: Legionnaire and Nocturne Rework

Teamfight Tactics' mid-set update, Dawn of Heroes, still hasn't become clear for a lot of players, and there doesn't seem to be a defined meta yet. However, there is one thing that has become clear: the balance changes coming with the TFT 11.16 patch notes. With Shadow Items falling behind, Radiant Items have started to stand out. Many players seem quite happy about this. On top of that, with patch 11.16, Legionnaires and Nocturne are also getting a rework.

You can check out the TFT 11.16 meta comps here.

Teamfight Tactics (TFT) 11.16 Patch Notes: Release Date

The TFT 11.16 patch notes will go live on local servers on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. As you know, maintenance times haven't been confirmed yet. However, the new patch is expected to hit the servers after roughly 3 hours of maintenance.

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Teamfight Tactics (TFT) 11.16 Patch Notes: What's Coming?

Before looking at the changes brought by the Teamfight Tactics 11.16 patch, it's worth noting that in the previous patch, the Monster of the Freaks and the Dragons received a small nerf. The Monster's ability duration and attack speed were reduced slightly, while the average value of Dragon eggs was reduced by 0.25 gold.

Teamfight Tactics (TFT) 11.16 Patch Notes: Legionnaire Rework

Mordekaiser's removal from the game with Set 5.5 weakened Legionnaires quite a bit. Fortunately, Riot Games caught on before it was too late and brought a small rework to keep Legionnaires viable.

• Legionnaire units now get built-in healing starting at 15% and scaling up to 35%.

Teamfight Tactics (TFT) 11.16 Patch Notes: Nocturne Rework

Eternal Nightmare

As many players know very well, Nocturne was quite a strong carry in recent patches. However, he had a potential that was completely dependent on certain items. Without Runaan's, Guinsoo's, and Bloodthirster, he practically lost his function.

• Riot is changing this by reducing the attack damage percentage in his ability but adding a flat value on top of it. A flat 70/85/110 damage.

Teamfight Tactics (TFT) 11.16 Patch Notes: Balance Changes

Champion Balance Changes

Olaf

• Healing reduced from 25/35/75 to 20/30/70.

Sejuani

• Armor and MR reduced from 80/125/250 to 60/100/200.

Pyke

• Damage increased from 150/225/325 to 175/250/400.

Thresh

• Damage reduced from 200/400/1000 to 175/350/800.

Tristana

Attack speed reduced from 125%/150%/175% to 120%/140%/160%.

Lee Sin

• Damage reduced from 250/350/700 to 250/350/650.

Lulu

• Attack speed duration increased from 4 seconds to 5 seconds.

Nocturne

• Passive: Every third attack, Nocturne slashes all adjacent enemies for 70% of his Attack Damage plus 70/85/110 bonus physical damage and heals himself for 100% of the damage dealt. If only one target is hit, Nocturne also gains 35% Attack Speed for 3 seconds.

Riven

• Bonus AD reduced from 90%/100%/130% to 90%/100%/120%.

Yasuo

• Damage reduced from 250/350/650 to 250/350/600.
• Bonus true damage reduced from 25/35/65 to 25/35/60.

Aphelios

• Bonus damage increased from 150/200/400 to 150/200/600.
• AD increased from 350%/375%/475% to 350%/375%/500%.

Galio

• Damage reduced from 200/300/2000 to 200/300/1200.
• Stun duration increased from 2 seconds to 2.5 seconds.
• Healing increased from 50% of damage blocked to 60% of damage blocked.

Karma

• Damage increased from 210/260/700 to 225/280/750.

Akshan

• Attack speed increased from 60%/80%/400% to 70%/85%/400%.

Gwen

• Armor and MR increased from 1/1/11 to 2/2/11.

Garen

• Max health damage increased from 25%/30%/200% to 25%/35%/200%.

Heimerdinger

• Damage reduced from 450/600/3333 to 400/600/3333.

Comp Balance Changes

Hellion

• 2-unit attack speed increased from 5% to 10%.
• 4-unit attack speed increased from 30% to 35%.

Legionnaire

• Changed: Legionnaires now gain bonus attack speed. They heal for a portion of the damage they deal with their attacks and abilities.
• 2: 25% attack speed, 15% healing
• 4: 65% attack speed, 20% healing
• 6: 120% attack speed, 25% healing
• 8: 250% attack speed, 35% healing

Ranger

• 2-unit attack speed increased from 75% to 80%.

Skirmisher

• 6-unit AD increased from 5 to 6.