League of Legends 2023 preseason is set for some absolutely huge updates that will completely change the jungle and reintroduce the infamous Chemtech Dragon MOBA. On top of those power shots, there’s a top lane overhaul, a new and improved ping wheel, and big item changes – yes folks, Spear of Shojin is back.
For many, the League of Legends preseason is both a blessing and a curse. The downtime between Worlds and the start of 2023 provides the perfect testing ground for new mechanics, but given the hangover left by the Chemtech 2022 dragon, you’d be forgiven for approaching this year with trepidation.
The Chemtech Dragon was tested during pre-season, but was removed just a few weeks after the start of Season 12 because it was broken. The bad news is that he’ll be back in the 2023 preseason, but the good news is that he’s got a whole new kit – you can find out in our in-depth League of Legends chemtech dragon review.
It’s not just the jungle’s most controversial gas-spewing lizard that’s undergoing some major changes. The role-playing itself offers new elements in the form of cute new pets that evolve like Pokémon and play a vital role in jungle strategy. For the full list of changes, check out our breakdown of League of Legends Jungle changes.
There’s a lot more to the maps though, so here’s a look at what’s coming in League of Legends 2023 preseason, including new pings, new item changes, and a revamp attempt.
Main band changes
Lead game designer Matthew Leung-Harrison comments that the top lane is “a bit wilted” and that “the role has lost some of its uniqueness, especially after the teleport change.
“We think the teleport changes we made were good for the game overall, but top lane definitely paid the price,” he continues. “So we wanted to find a unique angle to celebrate the best players.”
In hopes of making top lane the richest in the game, single lanes will now gain more experience (95% multiplier from 93%) and dual lanes less (22% bonus experience from 24.73%). Mid lane minions’ gold has also been reduced (all minions drop one less gold until 14 minutes) to help top lane minions earn a bit more than them.
new pings
During the preseason, players have more ways to communicate than ever before, and no, they haven’t added voice chat so you can annoy each other.
There are some significant updates to the existing ping wheel, and there’s a whole new look and feel (support the network, cheers!) The existing ping wheel now has bait, push, wait, and everything else that allows players to communicate their plans for the future. They are located between the existing pings. Think of it like a compass: push northeast, all southeast, etc.
The new Vision Marks wheel has enemy vision in the center, then a left-handed option for unobstructed vision and a right-handed option for required vision. You’ll also be able to see where your pings are coming from with voiceover pings that tell you who pinged what and where.
Both are tied to a new goal planning feature that will allow players to better coordinate their actions. Pinging a nearby target will activate the voting system, allowing you to debate whether you can defeat that monster.
Item Changes
In an effort to “reevaluate what it’s like to have a mythic item for a tank,” Leung-Harrison says that “we wanted to explore what it looks like when mythic items are more often purchased as a second item, so you can more freely choose the objects against him.” your opponent is on the line.
Three new Mythos are added to the game: Icathia’s Endurance, Radiant Virtue, and Goliath Rising. They are designed to build second to increased durability in longer fights, teamfight prowess, and scale accordingly. The Turbo Chemtank and Sunfire Aegis have also been downgraded and are no longer Mythic items.
The Iceborn Gauntlet will also be given a new life and will be used to control and weaken enemies. Rod of Ages is back to help Armor Piercing Tanks and Battle Mages, which means Catalyst of Aeons is back as well. If you fully recover your Rod of Ages, you will level up, and Eternity Catalyst now also has an eternity passive.
The infamous Shojin Spear will also return, providing a bar of skill boost to help get assassin brawlers back in the game. The Ravenous Hydra has also been slightly tweaked to better accommodate Split Pushers. Abyssal Mask and Omen of Randuin have also been upgraded, providing Magic Resist and Critical Hit Resist respectively.
parish changes
New Allied Beacon Tracking means players can control their team’s map view. Expiring totems will now display differently on the minimap, and if you tag an enemy totem, a tracker will be added on top of it so you know exactly where it is and don’t accidentally step on it. This tracker will be removed when the service goes live.
It goes without saying that many of these changes will greatly affect gameplay. We’re hoping that making top lane a bit more appealing will lead to a resurgence in popularity, and as a support pro, I’m more than happy with the changes. district and the wheel of the new vision.
For now, we have League of Legends patch 12.18 to keep us busy, along with new League of Legends Fright Night skins. If you’ve bought any of these spooky cosmetics, we’d advise against checking how much you’ve spent in League of Legends – it’s always the Halloween skins that drain the bank balance.
Source : PC Gamesn
