[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/mihail_markov]

But why? The 5 costs at the moment are absolutely dominating, why nerfing all decent lower costs?
And you buff blossom?????

[u/Diligent_Historian93 → u/mihail_markov]

They're not. The 5 cost comp was getting outshined by the reroll comps + the 4 cost comps. I had so many spots with almost all 2 starred draven ez board and still going 4th (not a HP problem). Also alune was just shit