League of Legends patches bring major changes every two weeks, but it seems that a large portion of the player base doesn’t bother to read through the updates. Riot Phreak revealed that most players don’t read item descriptions, leading to some interesting gameplay choices.
| Patch | Champion | Item | Player Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.12 | Zeri | Sheen and Spellblade | More than half of Zeri players continued to build Trinity Force as their first item, despite the removal of her interaction with Sheen and Spellblade. |
Riot Phreak also discussed upcoming changes to Hecarim in Patch 13.17, which could increase his win rate if players adapt their builds. However, the community pointed out that it can be challenging to keep up with champion changes, especially when they involve significant scaling adjustments and complex mechanics.
Riot August acknowledged that many players don’t read tooltips or fully understand champion mechanics, emphasizing the importance of considering this when designing new champions.
It’s clear that there is a divide among League players when it comes to reading patch notes. While some avidly study the changes, others only skim through or ignore them entirely. However, taking the time to read and understand patch notes can provide a significant advantage in the game.
Source: DOTESPORTS
