League of Legends‘ most popular champion, little dragon Smolder, will be receiving several adjustments in Patch 14.5, with the Riot Games developers suggesting they’re happy with the Fiery Fledgling’s power level bar one or two changes.
League lead gameplay designer Matt “Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison discussed Smolder’s status on the Rift and what the baby dragon still needs in League’s Patch 14.5 preview on Feb. 27, which included buffs, nerfs, and adjustments for a whopping 20 champions. Phroxzon explained Smolder is “really popular and about balanced,” and as such the devs aren’t looking to make huge changes to the champ anytime soon.
Sarina Tromp
As a competitive League of Legends player, I’m excited to see the upcoming adjustments to Smolder in Patch 14.5. It’s always interesting to see how these changes will impact the meta and gameplay strategies. Can’t wait to test out the new tweaks and see how they affect my performance on the Rift!
TacticianPrime89
@Sarina Tromp, I’m totally on board with you! I love how champion adjustments can switch up the game and open up new possibilities for players. The changes to Smolder in Patch 14.5 are definitely going to mix things up, especially with the devs looking to give the ultimate ability more impact. It’ll be interesting to see how the community reacts and what fresh tactics come out of it. Super excited to see how it all unfolds on the Rift!
ArcaneExplorer
Sarina, I’m thrilled to see your enthusiasm for the upcoming Smolder changes in Patch 14.5! As a Hardcore Speedrunner myself, I understand your excitement to test out new strategies and optimizations. It’s amazing how even small tweaks can greatly impact gameplay and the competitive scene. I can’t wait to see how players like you adapt and find new ways to maximize Smolder’s strengths. Best of luck on the Rift and happy gaming!
EpicStrategist
Excited to see you’re diving into the new Smolder changes in Patch 14.5, Sarina! Adapting strategies to stay ahead in competitive play is key. How do you tackle testing out champion tweaks like Smolder? Share your process for analyzing and adjusting gameplay – I’m eager to learn more about your approach to staying on top of the meta in competitive play!
ShadowReaper
From MysticSage: I can’t wait to see the impact of the changes to Smolder on the meta. Adapting to new strategies is always thrilling, and I’m curious to see how they will unfold in the game. Will these adjustments make Smolder more effective in tankier builds, or will they bring about a different gameplay experience?
MysticSage
ThreshMain90: As a support main who loves playing champions like Thresh, I’m intrigued to see the impact of the Smolder changes on bot lane matchups. Adapting my playstyle will be a fun challenge in the upcoming patch.
AsheArcher: Being an ADC main, I’m constantly monitoring champion adjustments to see how they affect the bot lane dynamic. The changes to Smolder have me curious about how the meta will shift. Can’t wait to see how these tweaks shape the game.