League of Legends Zeri - rework, buffs, nerfs, changes coming in patch 12.23 revealed

League of Legends Zeri rework, or her buffs and nerfs have been described by the devs, which will be accessible in the PBE until patch 12.22 and will afterward be made available in patch 12.23.

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League of Legends Zeri rework in patch 12.23 revealed

League of Legends is without a doubt one of the most well-liked games, and gamers from all over the world eagerly await any new updates that are issued within a specific time range.

Fans eagerly anticipate the new champions that are added to the game with each update. Riot Games has already released a number of League of Legends characters, including K'Sante, the 162nd champion who was unveiled to the players in a surprise reveal.

While Zeri and Dr. Mundo are the next in line for mini-reworks, Riot has done some amazing mini-reworks in Season 12 that have brought Ahri and Janna back to the top for both solo queue and professional play.

To address some of the most urgent concerns players have had with the Spark of Zaun, the League of Legends devs are preparing a flurry of changes to Zeri this time around.

League of Legends patch 12.23 will introduce some LoL Zeri rework, according to Riot Tim Truexy, the game designer on the League of Legends Summoner's Rift team. Read all about it below.

League of Legends Zeri rework - patch 12.23

Since the debut of Zeri in League of Legends, she has been altered and changed in what seems like every patch. Riot has now thrown the Spark of Zaun for significant alterations once more in LoL version 12.23.

In League of Legends Season 12, Zeri has been a mainstay. That is the entirety of her existence, for those keeping scores. Since her release, she has essentially been a must-pick or ban and attempts to balance her have failed because Riot has shipped nearly 14 updates to her kit.

The tank was negatively affected by Zeri's win rate, which was not the expected outcome of all the buffs and nerfs. She had one of the lowest victory rates among champions in solo queue.

Thus, as part of the upswing of mid-scope upgrades in League of Legends Season 12, Riot is planning a Zeri rework with LoL patch 12.22 and LoL patch 12.23.

On November 16, @TheTruexy (Game Designer on the League of Legends) revealed new details about Zeri changes stating, "Amidst Preseason and TFT Set 8 on PBE, it's a perfect time for me to slip in some SMALL Zeri changes while no one is looking. These are coming to PBE today! More details in thread."

In accordance with the information provided, patch 12.23 will include the Zeri mid-scope upgrade (not 12.22). She was released early for feedback, therefore she will likely spend approximately a week on PBE. When the 12.23 cycle of League of Legends begins, she will return to PBE.

League of Legends Season 12 Zeri's Abilities changes

The League of Legends team is redesigning Zeri's whole kit around a new E with upgraded abilities.

For all players, Zeri's mini-rework includes a number of intriguing changes. In order to make her stronger without having to rely too heavily on her skills, her base stats are being changed. Numerous modifications are being made to her Burst Fire. Throughout the game, the damage increases as the range decreases.

Along with faster but more expensive dashes, the dash is also receiving more damage. These adjustments ought significantly to increase Zeri's vulnerability to attack and shut down while rewarding aggressive players who bring the champion close enough to deal significant damage.

The developer also detailed some set goals for Zeri's reworks that were likewise jotted down in the post, "Zeri with ~900 range, an infinite ult, and high damage had almost 0 weaknesses in coordinated play. Making her be in threat range more and commit her E to have her zippy payoffs and carry moments."

Amidst Preseason and TFT Set 8 on PBE, it's a perfect time for me to slip in some SMALL Zeri changes while no one is looking. These are coming to PBE today! More details in thread pic.twitter.com/dMKkd7Ufbg
— Tim (@TheTruexy) November 15, 2022

League of Legends Season 12 Zeri's Stats changes

For champions like Ahri, Janna, and Taliyah in season 12 who were "underwhelming" in the meta and needed some love, Riot has fortunately been promoting some wonderful mini-reworks.

Expected Zeri Mini Re-works and stat changes include the following:

Base Stats

Movement Speed: 325 ⇒ 330.
Base Attack Damage: 50 ⇒ 53.
Base Armor: 20 ⇒ 24.
Base Health: 600 ⇒ 630.
Attack Speed Ratio: 0.568 ⇒ 0.625.
HP per Level: 109 ⇒ 115.

Basic Attack

Fully Charged Damage: 90-200 (+90% AP)(+1-15% target maximum health) ⇒ 90-200 (110% AP)(+1-15% target maximum health).

Living Battery (P)

Gotta Zip Shield Bonus: 10% multiplicative movement speed ⇒ 10% movement speed.
Duration: 3 seconds ⇒ 2 seconds.

Burst Fire (Q)

Range: 825 ⇒ 750.
Excess Attack Speed to Attack Damage Ratio: 60% ⇒ 70%.
Base Damage: 8/11/14/17/20 ⇒ 15/18/21/24/27.
AD Ratio: 100/105/110/115/120% ⇒ 104/108/112/116/120%.

Ultrashock Laser (W)

Damage Type: Magic ⇒ Physical
Damage: 20/55/90/125/160 (+100% AD)(+40% AP) ⇒ 20/60/100/140/180 (+130% AD)(+0% AP).
Cast Time: 2.5x Attack Time ⇒ 0.55 – 0.3 seconds (will be based on Attack Speed).
Missile Speed: 2200 ⇒ 2500.
Beam Cast Time: 0.75 seconds ⇒ 0.85 seconds.

Spark Surge (E)

Mana Cost: 80 ⇒ 90/85/80/75/70.
Cooldown: 24/22.5/21/19.5/18 seconds ⇒ 22/21/20/19/18 seconds.
[New Effect] Upon cast, Zeri’s Burst Fire will deal additional magic damage to the first enemy hit and pierce targets for the next five seconds.
Bonus Magic Damage: 20/22/24/26/28 (+20% AP)(+12% bonus AD).
[New] Deals up to 65% bonus damage based on Critical Strike Chance.
Pierce Damage Falloff: 60/70/80/90/100% ⇒ 80/85/90/95/100%
Ability/attack damage reduce the cooldown of Spark Surge (E) by 0.5 seconds (1.5 seconds on a critical hit).
Reveal Range Through Walls: 850 ⇒ 1500.

Lightning Crash (R)

[Removed] Bonus Magic Damage
Chain Lightning Range: 450 ⇒ 650.
On-Cast Magic Damage: 150/250/350 (+80% Ability Power)(+80% Attack Damage) ⇒ 175/275/375 (+110% Ability Power)(+100% Attack Damage).
If R hits any enemy champion on cast, Zeri gains 10% Movement Speed, 30% Attack Speed, and chain lightning shots for 5 seconds. Hitting champions refreshes the buff for 1.5 seconds (up to 5 seconds total).
Hitting a champion grants Zeri 1 stack (three per critical hit) of Overcharge for 1.5 seconds. Zeri gains 0.5% Movement Speed for each stack of Overcharge (stacks infinitely).

League of Legends Zeri rework release date

As previously mentioned, the LoL patch 12.23 will have all of the new Zeri rework, thus fans can anticipate seeing the new Zeri on December 7th, 2022.

Although the changes are pretty significant, a few players have also suggested AP Ratio of Zeri's W should have been kept, stating, "Removing the AP ratio from Zeri W completely kills my desire to play her. I have been playing Zeri since PBE before her W was "good" and fell in love her character and the ap caster playstyle. Please reconsider the W changes, and instead nerf the AP ratio if it matters that much."

It is probable that these Zeri buffs and nerfs will continuously experience some new modifications, though, given enough time between the announcement and League of Legends patch 12.23 on December 7.

This was all information regarding the League of Legends patch 12.23 Zeri rework. In addition to the Zeri enhancements included in LoL patch 12.23, developers also revealed the champion buffs, nerfs, skins, and system improvements included in LoL patch 12.23.

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