TFT Set 11 Patch 14.8 notes: All balance changes

HP buffs and more.

Sylas skin in TFT Set 11 Inkborn Fables
Image via Riot Games

Big changes are dropping through Patch 14.8 in Teamfight Tactics, from late-game champions getting an HP buff to a vertical Heavenly bonus nerf. Here’s a breakdown of all active PBE balance changes. 

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Patch 14.8 is an important update within TFT Set 11 for competitive players, with the first Inkborn Fables Americas Tactician’s Cup occurring at the end of April. It’s also an important update for casual players seeking to hit Diamond rank and beyond. We already knew about HP buffs for four and five-cost units thanks to game design director Stephen “Mortdog” Mortimer earlier in the week. And all early Patch 14.8 changes were confirmed through Patch Rundown on April 14.

Patch 14.8 TFT Set 11 system changes

Lissandra casting a spell in TFT Set 11
Rolling odds are changing again. Image via Riot Games

System changes in Patch 14.8 will adjust how the Set 11 Inkborn Fables meta is played, from player base damage adjustments to shop odds at Level Seven. Streaks return to granting one gold with a win or loss streak of two. And shop odds for four-cost champions at Level Seven were nerfed from 19/30/40/10/1 to 20/33/36/10/1 percent.

Player damage

Set 11 Player DamagePatch 14.8 balance changes
Stage base damageChanged from 0/0/3/5/7/9/15/150 to 0/2/5/7/9/11/17/150 (increased by two at each Stage)
Stage base Double Up damageChanged from 0/0/3/4/6/9/15/150 to to 0/2/5/6/8/11/17/150
Surviving enemy damage Adjusted from 2/2/2/1/1/1 to 1/1/1/1/1/1 (plus one for every surviving unit)

Patch 14.8 TFT Set 11 trait balance changes

Neeko casting a spell in TFT Set 11
Watch for Exalted champions. Image via Riot Games

At the time of writing, most of the Patch 14.8 PBE changes target specific breakpoints within a Set 11 trait. The Fortune trait, for example, had its player health reduced, while health percent damage for Dragonlord champions at the breakpoints of four and five was nerfed. A buff applied to the Exalted trait could impact the 14.8 meta.

Set 11 traitPatch 14.8 balance change
DragonlordHealth percent damage at breakpoints four and five nerfed from 12/18 to 10/15 percent
ExaltedBonus damage gained increased from four to five percent
ExaltedDamage per level at the breakpoint of five buffed from 2.5 to three percent damage per level
FatedSett Omnivamp bonus reduced from 15 to 12 percent
FatedSyndra damage bonus buffed from 10 to 11 percent
FortuneHealing of player health at the breakpoint of five reduced from three to two
HeavenlyTeam bonus at the breakpoint of seven reduced from 240 to 225 percent
PorcelainAttack speed at the breakpoint of six was reduced from 125 to 100 percent
PorcelainReduced damage at the breakpoint of six was reduced from 60 to 50 percent
StoryweaverBreakpoint of three Kayle on hit damage nerfed from 18 to 15 percent ability power
StoryweaverBreakpoint of three Kayle ability damage reduced from 140 to 125 percent ability power
UmbralExecute threshold adjusted from 10/18/18/40 to 10/18/20/45 percent

Inkshadow item changes in Patch 14.8

Inkshadow itemPatch 14.8 balance change
Tattoo of bombardmentAttack damage as physical damage reduced from 65 to 60 percent
Tattoo of ProtectionMaximum health shield reduced from 50 to 40 percent
Tattoo of ToxinDamage over three seconds reduced from 44 to 33 percent
Tattoo of VitalityBase health increased from 250 to 350

Patch 14.8 TFT Set 11 champion balance changes

Tristana ready to fire shots from the backline in TFT Set 11
Annie and Tibbers are looking for trouble. Image via Riot Games

A big base health increase was applied to four and five-cost TFT Set 11 champions, while four-cost carriers like Ashe received a significant mana buff. Lee Sin received a damage buff and Morgana had her attack speed increased while Annie’s bonus health was buffed for her passive and active spells.

One-cost TFT champions

Set 11 championPatch 14.8 balance change
GarenShield buffed from 250/275/300 to 275/325/375

Two-cost TFT champions

Set 11 championPatch 14.8 balance change
GnarPassive attack damage was increased from two to four percent
GnarMaximum stacks reduced from 50 to 25
RivenAttack damage increased from 50 to 55
RivenSpell heal buffed from 150/180/220 to 175/225/275 percent
SennaSpell AD (245/245/255 percent} plus AP (20/30/45 percent) nerfed to 230/230/240 (AD) percent plus 10/15/25 (AP) percent
SennaAbility should hit targets more reliably if the target perishes during a cast windup
ZyraMIssle speed increased
ZyraSpell buffed from 90/135/210 to 95/140/220 percent

Three-cost TFT champions

Set 11 championPatch 14.8 balance change
AluneMeteor damage buffed from 360/540/860 to 380/570/900 percent
VolibearMana nerfed from 0/50 to 10/60
YoneShield nerfed from 280/340/400 to 250/300/350

Four-cost TFT champions

Set 11 championPatch 14.8 balance change
AnnieBase health buffed to 1050/1890/3402
AsheBase health buffed to 900/1620/2916
AsheMana buffed from 25/100 to 30/90
GalioBase health buffed to 1200/2160/3888
Kai’SaBase health buffed to 900/1620/2916
Kai’SaAttack speed nerfed from 0.85 to 0.80
KaynBase health buffed to 1200/2160/3888
Lee SinAttack damage increased from 70 to 75
Lee SinBase health increased to 1200/2160/3888
LilliaSpell damage buffed from 220/330/900 to 240/360/900 percent
LilliaSmall orb damage buffed from 100/150/350 to 120/180/400 percent
LilliaBase health increased to 900/1620/2916
MorganaAttack speed increased to 0.80
MorganaBase health increased to 900/1620/2916
NautilusBase health increased to 1200/1710/3078
NautilusMana changed from 80/180 to 60/160
OrnnShield buffed to 540/782/1978 and base health increased to 1200/2160/3888
SylasBase health buffed to 1200/2160/3888
SyndraBase health buffed to 900/1620/2916

Five-cost TFT champions

Set 11 championPatch 14.8 balance change
AzirBase health increased to 900/1620/2916
HweiBase health increased to 900/1620/2916
IreliaAuto attacks will target the four closest enemies to Irelia
LIssandraBase health buffed to 1200/2160/3888
Rakan Base health increased to 1200/2160/3888
Xayah Base health buffed to 900/1620/2616

Patch 14.8 TFT Set 11 Augment balance changes

Kobuko skin in TFT Set 11
Poor Kobuko. Image via Riot Games

Kobuko took a hit through the Lucky Paws TFT Set 11 Augment, while rounds to transform into a Support item(s) through Fine Vintage were increased to four. And bonus mana from Boiling Point for Porcelain units was reduced.

Set 11 AugmentPatch 14.8 balance change
Boiling PointMana granted reduced from five to three
Call to AdventureNo longer offered at Stage 3-2
Everything Must GoDisabled
Fine VintageRounds to transform items into Support items increased from three to four. No longer offered with Pandora’s Item Augment
Raid BossNO longer offered at Stage 2-1
Big Grab BagCan no longer give three of the same component

Patch 14.8 TFT Set 11 item balance changes

Lillia skin in TFT Set 11
Watch out for the Giant Slayer change. Image via Riot Games

Most of the TFT Set 11 items were adjusted through Patch 14.7 but a few were also adjusted for Patch 14.8. The most notable change was applied to Giant Slayer, increasing the health threshold.

Set 11 itemPatch 14.8 balance change
Giant SlayerHealth threshold increased from 1,600 to 1,750
Titan’s ResolveAbility power per stack reduced from two to one
Radiant Demonslayer Maximum health increased from 1,600 to 1,750
Radiant Titan’s VowAbility power gained reduced from three to two

All TFT Set 11 PBE balance changes for Patch 14.8 are subject to change before the update drops into live servers on April 17.

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Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.
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