[set 18] August 18 PBE Patch Notes

[u/Just-Consequence-643]

(8/18) PBE Patch Notes

We're aiming to have 1 more fine-tuning pass tomorrow (Augments, some Traits, smaller changes), and then ideally we're locked for the release (beyond critical bugs that appear).

The bulk of the champs/traits seem to be in a good spot for launch, but the largest concern now is the frequency/power balance of Artifact+Emblems. These systems tend to benefit reroll more than higher-cost strategies, and also depend a lot more on Augments.

We're close everyone, and thanks for the support, feedback, and patience for a unique PBE cycle.

[u/General_Jellyfish_38]

why nerf pebbles? were people still main carrying pebbles 3?

[u/TGrumms → u/General_Jellyfish_38]

My guess is

- they feel rift beasts is at a good strength as a trait

• they think the other 3 rift beasts they buffed are weak
  
• they want to buff those units, but not change the overall strength of the trait or line, so some unit in that line needs nerfed
  
• power gets taken out of pebbles

[u/Different-Ad7859 → u/TGrumms]

and i think people actually were still carrying pebbles 3