Teamfight Tactics (TFT) enthusiasts, get ready for significant system adjustments in Patch 14.9 designed to tackle the overabundance of 3-star 4-cost units. Dive into the details unveiled by lead designer Stephen “Mortdog” Mortimer and discover how these changes aim to enhance gameplay balance and diversity.
Player Damage Tweaks
The base damage from Stages 4 to 6 is set to increase incrementally, ensuring a more dynamic late-game experience:
- Stage 4: Increased from 7 to 8
- Stage 5: Increased from 9 to 10
- Stage 6: Increased from 11 to 12
Shop Odds Adjustments
In an effort to curb the prevalence of 4-cost units, TFT is adjusting the shop odds at various levels:
- Level 8:
- 2-cost odds increased from 25% to 27%
- 4-cost odds reduced from 22% to 20%
- Level 9:
- 1-cost odds increased from 10% to 15%
- 4-cost odds reduced from 35% to 30%
XP Cost Modifications
To prevent early access to higher-tier units, the XP cost for reaching Levels 8 and 9 will be adjusted:
- Level 8 to 9: Gold needed increased from 72 to 80 gold
- Level 9 to 10: Gold needed decreased from 84 to 80 gold
Encounter Removals
Certain encounters facilitating easy access to 4-cost units will be removed, including interactions with champions like Cho’Gath, Kha’Zix, Neeko, and Syndra.
Double Up Changes
The issue of 3-star 4-cost units extends to Double Up mode, prompting adjustments such as:
- Increased minimum time for reinforcements to begin
- Base player damage adjustments across various stages
Mortdog’s Insights
Explore Mortdog’s reflections on the ongoing challenge of 3-star 4-cost units and the rationale behind the forthcoming changes.
In both Standard and Double Up in TFT right now, there are way too many 3* 4 costs, so we'll be making changes in 14.9 to try to help address it in both modes.
When discussing this problem, people usually jump to point out a singular issue as the cause. "It's all the… pic.twitter.com/keHr67s9CZ
— Riot Mort (@Mortdog) April 24, 2024
Final Toughts
Stay tuned for further updates as TFT Patch 14.9 approaches, and prepare to navigate the evolving strategies and dynamics of the battlefield.