League of Legends: Summoner’s Rift Patch 9.20 breakdown – Is Shaco back?

Varus

"Base Stats Attack Damage: 59 -> 61. Mana Regen: 7.34 -> 8. Mana: 360.5 -> 360. Health: 499 -> 500."

+2 AD. Small but healthy change for Arrow Man. He’s struggling to make a name for himself in the current marksman climate, but a tiny push in the right direction could see him turning up in solo queue a tad more often than at present.

Viktor

"Q – Siphon Power Shield: 8% of his maximum mana (+0.15 ability power) -> 30-115 (levels 1-18)(+0.15 ability power). W – Gravity Field [Updated] Augment: Implosion: Enemies stunned by Gravity Field are dragged into the center -> Direct hits slow enemies by 20% for 1 second (does not proc on R ticks). R – Chaos Storm [New] Chaos storm will continue chasing champions even after Viktor dies. [New] Chaos Storm can now move over terrain. Tick Cadence: 2 seconds -> 1 second. Ticks: 3 -> 6. Damage per Tick: 130/210/290 (+0.85 ability power) -> 65/105/145 (+0.45 ability power). Augment: Velocity Movement Speed: Chaos Storm moves 20% faster -> 25% faster (minimum movement speed is now 200 -> 250, maximum movement speed is now 300 -> 375)."

This isn’t a huge rework for Viktor, just a few small ability changes. In fact, other than the improvements to his ultimate, Chaos Storm, these changes don’t make a huge difference whatsoever to Viktor.

Fortunately, this does mean we might get to see a bit more of the Machine Herald in solo queue as players try out the changes. His current 1.5% pick rate could see a boost in the coming weeks and months!

Locket of the Iron Solari

"Shield Strength: 30 (+15 per level) -> 120 (+10 per level)."

Locket is now much stronger, particularly if you buy it in the early stages of the game. A 200-250 HP shield in the mid game could be the difference between a won and lost fight, so expect to see more supports picking this item up from Patch 9.20 onwards!

That wraps up the Patch 9.20 breakdown! Was there anything you think Riot missed? What would you like to see on Patch 9.21? Let us know in the comments, on Facebook, or on Twitter!