Hero balance hotfix following Patch 2.2.16. Focuses on targeted adjustments to reigning meta heroes including Aulus, Hirara, Eudora, Rafaela, and Kalea.

1 Buffs

4 Nerfs

0 Adjusted

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5 Balance Adjustments

Aulus hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Fighting Spirit, Aulus, Charge!, Undying Fury.

Fighting Spirit

Aulus, Charge!

Cleaving Axe

All Documented Modifications (4)

Designer Note

Reduced Aulus's sustainability while retaining his early-to-mid game burst potential.

Fighting Spirit

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Attack Speed of Enhanced Basic Attack: 20% (+ 2% * Hero Level) → 20% at all levels Enhanced Basic Attack's Base Damage: 135 (+ 15*Hero Level) → 120 (+ 12*Hero Level) HP Regen from Enhanced Basic Attacks: 30 (+ 15% Total Physical Attack) → 15 (+ 20% Total Physical Attack)

Aulus, Charge!

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Cooldown: 14-12s → 15s at all levels

Undying Fury

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Base Damage (First 4 Strikes): 110-270 → 150-230 Base Damage (Last Slash): 330-810 → 450-690 Reduced the foreswing of the final hit.

Role: Fighter

Tier: B

Patch History: 16 Updates

Base HP: 2,500

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Hirara hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Meisen-e, Kaerazu.

Meisen-e

Kaerazu

All Documented Modifications (3)

Designer Note

Hirara could use her invincibility skill too frequently, making her difficult to deal with. We've reduced how often she can use her skills but slightly increased the burst damage of her full combo in the mid-to-late game.

Meisen-e

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Cooldown: 9-5.5s → 10-6.5s

Kaerazu

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Damage: 150-255 (+ 65% Extra Physical Attack) → 165-270 (+ 42%-70% Extra Physical Attack)

Role: Assassin

Tier: S

Patch History: 2 Updates

Base HP: 2,440

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Eudora hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Thunder's Wrath.

Thunder's Wrath

All Documented Modifications (2)

Designer Note

Eudora was too oppressive in the early to mid game, so we've slightly reduced her Ultimate's damage at all levels.

Thunder's Wrath

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Center Area Damage: 600-1000 (+ 160% Total Magic Power) → 540-900 (+ 145% Total Magic Power) Damage Outside the Center Area: 300-500 (+ 100% Total Magic Power) → 270-450 (+ 90% Total Magic Power) Delayed Damage: 330-550 (+ 110% Magic Power) → 300-500 (+ 100% Magic Power)

Role: Mage

Tier: A

Patch History: 9 Updates

Base HP: 2,403

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Rafaela hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Light of Retribution, Holy Healing.

Light of Retribution

Holy Healing

All Documented Modifications (3)

Designer Note

Rafaela's frequent skill casts provided excessive poke and team utility, so we've increased the cooldowns of Skills 1 and 2 at higher skill levels.

Light of Retribution

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Cooldown: 5-3s → 5s at all levels

Holy Healing

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Cooldown: 10.5-8.5s → 10.5-9.5s

Role: Support

Tier: A

Patch History: 10 Updates

Base HP: 2,320

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Kalea hero Buff

Adjustments applied to Surge of Life, Tidal Strike.

Surge of Life

Tidal Strike

All Documented Modifications (3)

Designer Note

Kalea couldn't effectively threaten the enemy backline on her own and remained heavily reliant on her allies. Therefore, we've increased her solo kill potential.

Surge of Life

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Damage of Enhanced Third Basic Attack: 70 (+ 4*Hero Level) → 120 (+ 12*Hero Level) New Effect: Gains 60% Movement Speed for 1s when absorbing the Water Zone.

Tidal Strike

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Damage Bonus: 8% of Max HP → 14% of Max HP

Role: Support, Fighter

Tier: B

Patch History: 7 Updates

Base HP: 2,500

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Patch Notes & Meta Timeline

Patch 2.2.16a

Patch 2.2.16a - Competitive Balance Adjustments

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