TFT patch 11.12 notes: Katarina & Riven nerfs, new trait tiers

April 2023 · 7 minute read

TFT patch 11.12 is here, and it’s time to chase some new ultra-powerful traits. Riot is stretching out the power of spatula items with new trait tiers, as well as nerfing some big three-star carry comps like Katarina and Riven.

If you ever wanted to make 4 Revenant or 9 Skirmisher in TFT Reckoning, you’ll now be able to after TFT patch 11.12. The addition of new “Chase” traits in the update will shake up the power of spatula items, with some pretty insane rewards if you manage to hit.

That’s not all though, with some key unit balancing coming as new carries like Katarina and Riven decimate the meta. Here’s what you need to know.

Here are the changes the Live Balance team has been cooking up. This image doesn’t cover the new Reach traits (Dragonslayer 6, Skirmisher 9, etc) or the Loot Orb/Armory updates. There’s lots to be excited about for 11.12 which hits LIVE on Wednesday! pic.twitter.com/DZUaKwUboG

— Teamfight Tactics (@TFT) June 5, 2021

What’s coming in TFT patch 11.12?

New “Chase” traits for Skirmisher, Dragonslayer, more

The big change of TFT patch 11.12 is the introduction of more “Chase” traits. You will only be able to achieve these ultra-powerful upgrades with spatula items, but if you do find them, they’re worth it.

Riot are keeping an eye on the numbers in case any shenanigans happen, but given how unlikely it’ll be to hit these powerful breakpoints.

New chase traits coming in 11.12!

Which ones are you excited to try? Any you're scared of? And are there any you feel should still be added? pic.twitter.com/lVDsSoSOSK

— Riot Mort (@Mortdog) June 4, 2021

Meta comps Katarina, Riven, Kayle take a hit

Riot made an attempt to shift power away from four-cost carries by buffing some variations of the three and five-cost ones. However, they went a bit too far with a few of them: namely Katarina, Kayle, and Riven.

In patch 11.12, they’ll be brought back in line. Katarina’s damage is being lowered at three-star, and the same goes for Riven’s attack damage bonus.

Ziggs, Brand, Hecarim, and Nunu are all set for nerfs too, and so is the Abomination trait.

Riven is set for nerfs after the Dawnbringer rose in popularity across the last two patches.

On the buffs side, Lissandra, Vayne, Vladimir, Nautilus, Thresh, and Jax will be getting a leg-up. Dawnbringer, Redeemed, and Skirmisher are also being buffed ⁠— the latter getting extra bonuses on top of the addition of the nine-unit chase trait.

The Armory rework is also coming with the potential to drop full items, as well as special items like Neeko’s Help.

You can find the full TFT patch 11.12 notes below, courtesy of Riot Games.

TFT patch 11.12 notes

Champions

1-cost

Lissandra

Vayne

Vladimir

2-cost

Brand

Hecarim

LeBlanc

Nautilus

Sejuani

Thresh

3-cost

Katarina

Nunu & Willump

Riven

Zyra

4-cost

Aphelios

Jax

Karma

Vel’koz

5-cost

Kayle

Items

Archangel’s Staff

Archdemon’s Staff of Immortality

Bloodthirster

Riskthirster

Hand of Justice

Ionic Spark

Sacrificial Gauntlet

Titan’s Revenge

Vengeful Trap Claw

Traits

Abomination

Cavalier

Dawnbringer

Dragonslayer

Ironclad

Redeemed

Renewer

Revenant

Skirmisher

Spellweaver

Systems

Shop Rates

All champions

The Armory

Loot Orbs

Lobby

Skyglass Eggs and URF Dowsie

Bug Fixes

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