Riot Games’ latest update for League of Legends is arriving soon, and it looks to bring big changes to Summoner’s Rift. The developers have fine-tuned their balance changes to address champions affected by the update.
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Varus and Singed are two such champions, and will receive slight buffs to maintain their strength amid item changes. They’ll receive a 15% boost to Grievous Wounds, a debuff that decreases a champion’s healing and regeneration.
The previous update had reduced the Grievous Wounds effect from items like Thornmail and Mortal Reminder from 40% to 25%. Since Varus and Singed commonly use these items, the update may have weakened them. The Grievous Wounds buff aims to compensate for that.
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While Varus’ win rate declined by 0.9% after the 13.2 update, his popularity increased 4% in higher tiers. Singed, however, performed well, gaining a 1.7% win rate average.
He is now the strongest pocket pick in high-tier games, with a 53.8% win rate in just 3% of ranked games. Singed is mainly played in top lane but can also be played as a mid laner, adding map pressure.
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Patch 13.3’s main targets are Kayle, Lee Sin, Kayn, Trundle, and LeBlanc. The update may also alter early-game strategy through changes to junglers. The patch is set to go live on Feb. 8.