It’s time for one more Teamfight Ways patch, and TFT patch 12.18 brings with it one other spherical of changes to Riot’s ever-popular auto battler sport. Count on buffs to Astral, Mage, and Shimmerscale comps, whereas nerfs are within the forecast for Cannoneer, Dragonmancer, and Ragewing. There’s additionally a brand new beauty occasion kicking off with this patch, the Secrets and techniques of the Shallows.
The Secrets and techniques of the Shallows occasion is all about exploring the brand new origins – Lagoon, Darkflight, and Nomsy’s residence. You’ll be capable to earn free content material simply by enjoying Teamfight Ways, or by buying Secrets and techniques of the Shallows eggs for 390RP every. These every have an opportunity of dropping the brand new Chibi Dragonmancer Kai’Sa, whose signature finisher includes summoning a two-headed lagoon dragon to smash her enemies. You’ll be able to learn extra in regards to the occasion on the official web site, however within the meantime, right here’s how that finisher seems to be in motion:

The Astral trait is getting buffed with a change to how Astral orbs work. Now, orbs will enhance in high quality with every Astral star stage you add – though this solely counts for distinctive items. Total although, orb high quality ought to be up “throughout the board.”
Cannoneers are getting nerfed on the 4 and 6 ranges, due primarily to a Cannoneer/Darkflight combo that’s been dominating the sport these days, Riot says. In the meantime, the Shimmerscale trait is seeing buffs to its gadgets, plus a buff to Jax’s armour and magic resistance from 40 to 45.
Nunu and Aphelios are getting nerfs, while Wukong, Kai’Sa, Zac, Volibear, Zeri, Zippy, Shi Oh Yu, Sohm, Swain, and good ol’ Aurelion Sol are within the buffs column on this patch.
You’ll be able to count on TFT patch 12.18 to indicate up September 21.