A mechanic in League of Legends has changed for almost an entire season, but even Levi was unaware
For League of Legends players and gamers alike, mastering the basic mechanics of the game is essential. For veteran players, especially those in key roles, it is a crucial task. Only by truly understanding the game and its smallest mechanics can one make the right decisions that lead to victory for their team. However, recently, during a ranked match, Levi was surprised by a mechanic that Riot had changed this season.
Specifically, Levi was unaware that after the 20-minute mark, if he defeated an opponent with buffs (Blue Buff, Red Buff), he would not receive the effect from these buffs. This is a new update from Riot this year. But it wasn’t until now, after the season has ended, that Levi realized this. What’s particularly surprising is that Levi is one of the most important players for GAM, and his role is Jungle – the position that interacts directly with these buffs.
Many gamers also “sympathize” with Levi
As the match reached the 20-minute mark, it is typically a phase where teams start focusing on controlling Baron and Dragon buffs, extending their lead, or trying to maintain the game state. Therefore, it is not surprising that many players did not notice Riot’s change. In the comments, gamers admitted they had also overlooked this.
However, every change can impact the game. Sometimes, these changes are merely a refreshing take on mechanics that have existed for decades. Additionally, after the 20-minute mark, the importance of the Blue/Red buffs diminishes. Thus, it is understandable that players may not pay attention to these details.