Meta Analysis
Patch 1.7.94: What to Play
·1 buffed·1 nerfed
The TL;DR
New marksman Ixia + Emblem System overhaul (9 → 7 emblems).
What to play this patch
Anti-tank meta through item penetration buffs + hybrid defense floor.
The meta shift
Ixia debuts. Emblem system restructured from 9 types to 7 with revised talent trees. All heroes gain +0.36 hybrid defense per level (max 5).
↑ Buffed this patch (1)
+0.36 hybrid defense/level (max 5).
↓ Nerfed this patch (1)
Common Magic + Custom Jungle emblems removed.
★ Reworks & New (2)
NEW HERO — AoE cleave marksman with ult beam.
Restructured from 9 to 7 types with talent changes.
Item changes
Malefic Roarbuff
Up to 40% penetration scaling with enemy defense.
Divine Glaivebuff
Magic penetration raised to 40%.
Starlium Scythebuff
NEW — 70 magic power, 8% hybrid lifesteal, true-damage passive.