NerfADCBrand
Brand's early passive damage is reduced, but his mana regeneration is increased.
Confidence:medium
For whom:
ADC and support playersteams needing poke
Summary & Impact
Early passive damage reduction may lower burst potential.
Increased mana regeneration may help sustain.
Detailed Patch Notes
Base Stats
Base Mana Regeneration: 9 ⇒ 11
Passive - Blaze
Detonation Damage: 8 - 12% (Levels 1 - 17) (+2% per 100 AP) ⇒ 6 - 12% (Levels 1 - 18, scaling above 18) (+2% per 100 AP)
E - Conflagration
Mana Cost: 70 / 75 / 80 / 85 / 90 ⇒ 90
Official Patch Notes Evidence
Patch Notes
“nerfing his early passive detonation damage while offsetting some of that hit for more skilled players and supports through mana tuning.”
Base Stats
“Base Mana Regeneration: 9 ⇒ 11”
Passive - Blaze
“Detonation Damage: 8 - 12% (Levels 1 - 17) (+2% per 100 AP) ⇒ 6 - 12% (Levels 1 - 18, scaling above 18) (+2% per 100 AP)”
E - Conflagration
“Mana Cost: 70 / 75 / 80 / 85 / 90 ⇒ 90”
What It Means
Bot Lane
Early passive damage reduction may lower burst potential.
Support
Early passive damage reduction may lower burst potential.



