Patch 10.1 is bringing Lunars and new item changes to TFT

TL;DR

  • Lunar trait provides stacking 20% crit chance, crit damage, and spell power every 7 seconds
  • Leona offers frontline damage reduction while Karma provides shields and attack speed buffs
  • Three new items replace underperforming gear with scaling damage mechanics
  • Multiple existing items now scale with champion level for late-game viability
  • Strategic positioning crucial for maximizing Lunar trait and champion synergies

Riot Games kicks off 2020 with significant Teamfight Tactics updates, introducing the Lunar origin class alongside comprehensive item system revisions. These changes arrive with patch 10.1, fundamentally altering late-game strategies and team composition priorities.

The Lunar synergy activates when fielding both Leona and Karma, providing a progressive combat advantage that escalates throughout extended engagements. This trait delivers 20% critical strike probability, 20% critical damage amplification, and 20% spell power enhancement every seven seconds, stacking up to four times for maximum impact during prolonged battles.

First patch of 2020 is bringing Karma and Leona to TFT

Leona enters as an economical one-gold Warden unit, making her accessible early while providing substantial defensive utility. Her Lunar Eclipse ability creates a protective barrier that diminishes all incoming damage by 35/70/105 points for five seconds, establishing her as a premier frontline tank capable of protecting your carries.

Positioning Leona correctly requires understanding enemy targeting patterns. Place her in the front row to absorb initial bursts while positioning your damage dealers safely behind her protective coverage.

Karma arrives sporting her Dawnbringer skin as a three-cost Mystic champion. Her Inspire ability functions similarly to her League of Legends counterpart, generating a protective shield on the nearest ally at combat start. This shield absorbs 200/300/500 incoming damage while simultaneously granting 50/75/100% bonus attack speed to the shielded unit.

Dawnbringer Karma

Strategic Karma placement demands careful ally positioning since she automatically bonds with the closest champion. Ensure your primary carry occupies the adjacent hex to maximize her enhancement potential, particularly with hyper-carries like Olaf or Kindred who benefit enormously from attack speed steroids.

Three new items, a number of changes for TFT

The item ecosystem receives three substantial additions: Last Whisper, Bramble Vest, and Titan’s Resolve. These directly replace Repeating Crossbow, Thornmail, and Phantom Dancer respectively, addressing previous balance concerns while introducing new strategic dimensions.

Last Whisper specializes in armor penetration, reducing enemy armor following critical strikes to efficiently eliminate tank-heavy compositions. This item becomes essential when facing multiple Wardens or heavily armored opponents.

Bramble Vest supersedes the underperforming Thornmail, providing critical strike damage negation while retaliating against attackers with area damage. The counter-attack damage escalates with champion level, making it increasingly potent on high-star frontline units.

Titan’s Resolve introduces a stacking damage mechanism that accumulates indefinitely each time the wearer receives damage. This creates snowballing potential on durable champions who can sustain prolonged combat.

Several established items undergo significant modifications. Iceborn Gauntlet, Quicksilver, Frozen Heart, and Ionic Spark receive substantial adjustments to their functionality and power curves.

Luden’s Echo, Locket of the Iron Solari, and Statikk Shiv maintain their core identities but now incorporate level-based scaling, ensuring their relevance throughout all game phases rather than diminishing in late-game effectiveness.

A comprehensive list detailing all item modifications for patch 10.1 remains accessible
here.

Action Checklist

  • Prioritize Leona early for economical frontline and Lunar activation
  • Position Karma adjacent to your primary carry champion for maximum value
  • Build Last Whisper against tank-heavy compositions and Warden synergies
  • Utilize Bramble Vest on high-star frontline units to maximize level scaling
  • Monitor item scaling changes and adjust build priorities accordingly

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