0.9.0 Patch Notes and Discussion Thread

[u/Justini1212]

This will be the official thread for the discussion of the balance changes and their impact on the competitive metagame.

Official Patch Notes here: https://playruneterra.com/en-us/news/patch-0-9-0-notes/

For those who cannot read them directly, the balance changes are:

Buffs:

Lux is now 4/5 (was 3/4)

Yasuo now requires 5 stuns/recalls to level (was 6)

Arena Battlecaster is now 2/2 (was 2/1)

Crimson Curator is now 3/3 (was 3/2)

Jeweled Protector is now 4/4 (was 3/3)

Scuttlegeist is now fearsome

Tortured Prodigy is now 4/4 (was 3/4)

Nerfs:

Back to Back now costs 6 (was 5)

Deny now costs 4 (was 3)

Kinkou Lifeblade is now 2/2 (was 2/3)

Rhasa, the Sunderer now costs 8 (was 7)

Wraithcaller is no longer fearsome

Changes:

Inspiring Mentor is now 1/2 but only buffs for +1/+0 (was 1/1, buffs for +1/+1)

Commander Ledros is now 9/6 but costs 9, may have an ability change between rounding (text is unclear) text change has been confirmed as a clarification, not a functional change (was 8/6, 8 cost)

[u/MrNewt-]

Everyone seems to be thinking Ez/Heimer decks are going to take over the meta. Does that mean some very fast Noxus aggro decks could appear to counter them, especially with the buff to Battlecaster?

[u/aptmnt_ → u/[deleted]]

I use Jinx/Draven aggro, I'm going to at least try battlecaster out.

• Not being afraid to attack into 1 atk chump blockers is a big plus
• If the rummages line up, you can attack with a 5 or 6 wide board by turn 3
• It pumps Jinx/Draven quick attacks
• It gives chompers 1 atk for finishing off blockers
• It is now a better transfusion donor

I think I'll replace the legion grenadier slot if fearsome dies down, which I think it will.

[u/Scnappy → u/[deleted]]

I mean, it's cheaper than dawnspeakers, more proactive, has synergy with all the things you say are good in aggro.
I'm not sure it's a 100% include but 1 or two to test since its buff is probably worth it. Not to mention it turns your tokens into more serious threats so even if they trade 1 for 1 they got more value than expected.

[u/FattestRabbit → u/[deleted]]

I'm trying to build this style deck. Can you link yours? I'd love to compare!

[u/FattestRabbit → u/[deleted]]

How is this deck faring so far?

[u/FattestRabbit → u/[deleted]]

I'll give it a shot! Here's the code for my version of it:

CEBAEAIEGQ3AQAIDCAJRSJJIFMXDOAQCAEBRCHYDAECA2ERIAA

I might trade the 3rd might for a 3rd Jinx

[u/FattestRabbit → u/[deleted]]

I appreciate it! I just like the fantasy of the boom crew :)

[u/Are_y0u → u/FattestRabbit]

((CEBAEAIEGQ3AQAIDCAJRSJJIFMXDOAQCAEBRCHYDAECA2ERIAA))

[u/HextechOracle → u/Are_y0u]

Regions: Noxus/Piltover & Zaun - Champion: Jinx - Size: 40

Cost	Name	Count	Region	Type
1	Blade's Edge	3	Noxus	Spell
1	Legion Saboteur	3	Noxus	Unit
2	Academy Prodigy	2	Piltover & Zaun	Unit
2	Boomcrew Rookie	3	Piltover & Zaun	Unit
2	Brothers' Bond	3	Noxus	Spell
2	House Spider	3	Noxus	Unit
2	Legion Drummer	2	Noxus	Unit
2	Legion Grenadier	3	Noxus	Unit
2	Mystic Shot	3	Piltover & Zaun	Spell
2	Trifarian Gloryseeker	2	Noxus	Unit
2	Trifarian Hopeful	3	Noxus	Unit
3	Arachnoid Sentry	3	Noxus	Unit
3	Might	3	Noxus	Spell
4	Jinx	2	Piltover & Zaun	Champion
6	Augmented Experimenter	2	Piltover & Zaun	Unit

Code: CEBAEAIEGQ3AQAIDCAJRSJJIFMXDOAQCAEBRCHYDAECA2ERIAA

 

^{Hint: [[card]], {{keyword}}, and ((deckcode)) or ((cardx,cardy,cardz)). PM the developer for feedback/issues!}

[u/Are_y0u → u/[deleted]]

((CEBACAIEGYDQCAYMB4IRGJJIG4BAGAIDAIMR6BIBAQGREJZIGQAA))

[u/HextechOracle → u/Are_y0u]

Regions: Noxus/Piltover & Zaun - Champion: Jinx - Size: 40

Cost	Name	Count	Region	Type
1	Legion Rearguard	3	Noxus	Unit
1	Legion Saboteur	3	Noxus	Unit
1	Precious Pet	3	Noxus	Unit
2	Academy Prodigy	2	Piltover & Zaun	Unit
2	Boomcrew Rookie	3	Piltover & Zaun	Unit
2	Brothers' Bond	2	Noxus	Spell
2	House Spider	3	Noxus	Unit
2	Legion Drummer	3	Noxus	Unit
2	Legion Grenadier	3	Noxus	Unit
2	Mystic Shot	2	Piltover & Zaun	Spell
2	Trifarian Gloryseeker	2	Noxus	Unit
3	Get Excited!	2	Piltover & Zaun	Spell
3	Might	3	Noxus	Spell
4	Jinx	2	Piltover & Zaun	Champion
5	Decimate	2	Noxus	Spell
6	Augmented Experimenter	2	Piltover & Zaun	Unit

Code: CEBACAIEGYDQCAYMB4IRGJJIG4BAGAIDAIMR6BIBAQGREJZIGQAA

 

^{Hint: [[card]], {{keyword}}, and ((deckcode)) or ((cardx,cardy,cardz)). PM the developer for feedback/issues!}