Back in the 2014 preseason we spoke about rune balance changes but couldn't deliver them in time for the launch of the season. The short version: we took a closer look at the rune system after our original announcement and decided that our plans weren't going to get runes where we want them to be. We're still committed to exploring the best way to make runes an interesting and dynamic system for all players, but in the meantime we'll be implementing some basic changes in the next patch.
For starters, we're very aware that rune costs are a pain point for many players, so with the upcoming rune balance changes, we'll be kicking off a 30% offRune and IP Boost sale that will last from the start of the next patch through the end of April.
As for the balance, we'll be making the following basic changes to runes (we're only showing the Tier 3 changes, but you can assume roughly equivalent changes for the lower tiers). Supplementary changes in other systems will accompany our only two rune nerfs to armor seals and life steal quintessences. All other rune changes are buffs. It should also be noted that we will not be offering refunds (or meeting the price difference) for runes previously purchased or purchased between this announcement and the official sale start.
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Seals
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Values are for Tier 3 seals
Armor
Per seal1.41 armor⇒1.00 armor
Per 9 seals12.69 armor⇒9.00 armor
SupplementaryAll champions will gain +4 base armor in compensation
Scaling Armor
Per seal2.7 armor at level 18⇒3.0 armor at level 18
Per 9 seals24.3 armor at level 18⇒27.0 armor at level 18
Health
Per seal5.35 health⇒8.0 health
Per 9 seals48.15 health⇒72.0 health
Scaling Health
Per seal19.44 health at level 18)⇒24.00 health at level 18
Per 9 seals174.96 health at level 18⇒216.00 health at level 18
Health Regeneration
Per seal0.43 health regen/5 sec⇒0.56 health regen/5 sec
Per 9 seals3.87 health regen/5 sec⇒5.00 health regen/5 sec
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Glyphs
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Values are for Tier 3 glyphs
Scaling Cooldown Reduction
Per glyph-1.11% cooldowns at level 18⇒-1.67% cooldowns at level 18
Per 9 glyphs-9.99% cooldowns at level 18⇒-15.00% cooldowns at level 18
Scaling Magic Resist
Per glyph2.7 magic resist at level 18⇒3.0 magic resist at level 18
Per 9 glyphs24.3 magic resist at level 18⇒27 magic resist at level 18
Mana Regeneration
Per glyph0.31 mana regen/5 sec⇒0.33 mana regen/5 sec
Per 9 glyphs2.79 mana regen/5 sec⇒3.00 mana regen/5 sec
Scaling Mana Regeneration
Per glyph0.99 mana regen/5 sec at level 18⇒1.20 mana regen/5 sec at level 18
Per 9 glyphs8.91 mana regen/5 sec at level 18⇒10.80 mana regen/5 sec at level 18
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Quintessences
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Values are for Tier 3 quintessences
Cooldown Reduction
Per quintessence-1.67% cooldowns⇒-2.50% cooldowns
Per 3 quintessences-5.01% cooldowns⇒-7.50% cooldowns
Scaling Cooldown Reduction
Per quintessence-2.5% cooldowns at level 18⇒-5% cooldowns at level 18
Per 3 quintessences-7.5% cooldowns at level 18⇒-15% cooldowns at level 18
Attack Speed
Per quintessence3.4% attack speed⇒4.5% attack speed
Per 3 quintessences10.2% attack speed⇒13.50% attack speed
Life Steal
Per quintessence2% life steal⇒1.5% life steal
Per 3 quintessences6% life steal⇒4.5% life steal
SupplementaryThe offensive mastery, Feast, will now restore 3 health on minion kill (up from 2)
We'll be keeping an eye on runes and may need to make additional tweaks for game health reasons, but we're not currently planning any further significant changes in the 2014 season. We hope you enjoy the upcoming rune sale and take this opportunity to get geared up for the season!
Upcoming rune balance changes
Back in the 2014 preseason we spoke about rune balance changes but couldn't deliver them in time for the launch of the season. The short version: we took a closer look at the rune system after our original announcement and decided that our plans weren't going to get runes where we want them to be. We're still committed to exploring the best way to make runes an interesting and dynamic system for all players, but in the meantime we'll be implementing some basic changes in the next patch.
For starters, we're very aware that rune costs are a pain point for many players, so with the upcoming rune balance changes, we'll be kicking off a 30% off Rune and IP Boost sale that will last from the start of the next patch through the end of April.
As for the balance, we'll be making the following basic changes to runes (we're only showing the Tier 3 changes, but you can assume roughly equivalent changes for the lower tiers). Supplementary changes in other systems will accompany our only two rune nerfs to armor seals and life steal quintessences. All other rune changes are buffs. It should also be noted that we will not be offering refunds (or meeting the price difference) for runes previously purchased or purchased between this announcement and the official sale start.
<header class="header-primary">Seals
</header>Values are for Tier 3 seals
Glyphs
</header>Values are for Tier 3 glyphs
Quintessences
</header>Values are for Tier 3 quintessences
We'll be keeping an eye on runes and may need to make additional tweaks for game health reasons, but we're not currently planning any further significant changes in the 2014 season. We hope you enjoy the upcoming rune sale and take this opportunity to get geared up for the season!