What Champions Will Be Strong In The Durability Patch?

Summary

In this early meta prediction video, Talon breaks down the expected top champions for each role in an upcoming patch, focusing on the impact of the durability changes. For top lane, champions like Darius, Mordekaiser, and Renekton are predicted to dominate, with an emphasis on scaling and sustained fights. Jungle will see strong picks like Emba, Vi, and Shyvana, while mid lane favorites include Syndra, Ekko, and Corki. The ADC role will still favor Varus, Kai’Sa, and Zeri, with support dominated by enchanters Lulu and Milio, and the tanky Nautilus. Talon wraps up by mentioning potential shifts in the meta once he has more experience on the patch.

Takeaways

• 😀 Darius is predicted to be the best top laner due to his ability to thrive in longer team fights, making him a strong choice in a tankier, more durable meta.
• 😀 Mordekaiser is expected to be a top-tier pick in top lane, benefiting from late-game buffs and the increased strength of late-game champions.
• 😀 Renekton is a strong early-game laner that can punish late-game champions, and his scaling potential makes him a valuable pick in the new meta.
• 😀 Sejuani and Vi are the top junglers for the patch, with Sejuani being consistent and tanky, and Vi offering great early-game ganking power.
• 😀 Shyvana is predicted to be a solid jungler, thanks to her consistent damage and tankiness, which is boosted by the patch’s durability changes.
• 😀 Syndra is considered the best mid-laner, with her high burst damage and excellent scaling making her a formidable choice in the new patch.
• 😀 Ekko’s strong wave-clear and roaming potential make him an ideal pick for mid lane, with the ability to impact other lanes significantly.
• 😀 Corki is expected to be stronger due to his AP scaling, good sustained damage, and ability to melt through tanks with his buffs.
• 😀 Varus remains one of the top ADC picks, with strong laning and consistent damage output, even though he is less burst-focused compared to the past.
• 😀 Kai’Sa is a versatile ADC, performing well against both tanks and squishies, with strong scaling for late-game team fights.
• 😀 Zeri is praised for being a safe and consistent ADC, excelling in extended fights thanks to her passive and sustained damage potential.
• 😀 Enchanter supports like Lulu and Milio are predicted to be strong, with their ability to buff ADCs and scale well into the late game, alongside changes to healing and shielding items.
• 😀 Nautilus remains a top tank support due to his reliable crowd control and ability to front-line effectively in team compositions that need protection.

Q & A

Why does Talon believe Darius will be the best top laner in the new patch?

Talon believes Darius will be strong due to his ability to thrive in longer team fights. With the increased tankiness and survivability in the patch, Darius's stacking mechanic and sustain make him well-suited to endure extended combat.

What is Talon's reasoning for predicting Mordekaiser as a top-tier pick in the new patch?

Talon predicts Mordekaiser will be strong due to changes to turrets, which enhance late-game champions. His ability to deal consistent damage and scale into the late game is expected to make him a formidable choice.

Why does Talon think Renekton will still be viable despite scaling champions becoming more popular?

Talon believes Renekton's strong early-game presence will allow him to punish scaling champions before they reach their full potential. Additionally, he scales better than most people think, making him useful in the later stages as well.

Which two junglers does Talon predict will remain strong, and why?

Talon predicts Amumu and Vi will remain strong due to their sustained damage, early-game skirmishing strength, and scaling. Amumu is consistent and reliable, while Vi excels at early ganks and can set up late-game carries.

What is Talon's take on Shyvana's potential in the jungle role?

Talon believes Shyvana could become strong in the jungle due to the durability changes in the patch, which will allow her to survive longer in the early game. This will enable her to scale effectively into the late game.

Why does Talon include Corki in his predictions for the mid lane despite skepticism about his strength?

Talon includes Corki in his predictions because of recent buffs and his ability to deal both magic and physical damage. His sustained damage makes him a solid pick in the scaling-focused meta.

How does Ekko benefit from the changes in the patch, according to Talon?

Talon highlights Ekko's wave-clear and roaming potential as major benefits in the patch. His ability to roam early and impact other lanes makes him a strong pick, especially against other mages with weak wave-clear.

Why is Varus expected to remain a top ADC despite being less burst-oriented in the new patch?

Talon believes Varus will remain a strong ADC due to his consistency and ability to perform well in lane, even without relying on burst damage. He remains a versatile pick that can adapt to the new meta.

What advantages does Kai'Sa have in the new patch that make her a top ADC choice?

Talon points out that Kai'Sa is strong against tanks and synergizes well with aggressive team compositions. Her burst damage combined with consistent DPS makes her versatile and effective in the changing meta.

What makes Nautilus the best tank support according to Talon?

Talon believes Nautilus excels as a tank support due to his strong crowd control and ability to provide frontline protection for his team. His utility and ability to initiate team fights make him the best option in the support role.