Here are the changes for Teamfight Tactics after its latest update on February 5, 2025. TFT Patch Notes 13.5 done rework on Chem-Baron trait, Opening Encounter frequencies and more. So check out everything here to work on your gameplay for TFT Patch Notes 13.5.

Chem-Baron Trait Overhaul and Removal of Emblems

One of the major changes to see in TFT patch notes 13.5 is their rework on the Chem-Baron trait. Following the update, Riot Games removed both the Chem-Baron (7) breakpoint and the Chem-Baron Emblem entirely. This addresses the concerns regarding the trait’s impact on the lobby balance.

They decided to eliminate it as the trait tends to create warped lobbies once players achieve high-rollout situations. Now, the new Chem-Baron structure retains the (3) breakpoint values at 15/35 with 20 HP. However, they adjusted higher breakpoints to balance it with (4) breakpoints providing 15/45 with 60 HP. While the (5) grants 20/60 with 100 HP and (6) breakpoint provides 20/90 with 150 HP.

All these are to give players clarity on power progression without the previous extreme scaling. Also, the Double Up mode receives separate Shimmer tuning values approximately 25-33% less than the standard mode. Plus, Riot adjusted several Perfected variations such as reduced Hexarmor Proc Cooldown, less true damage values, and stun effects removal.

Opening Encounter Frequency Adjustments

With the ongoing competitive season, Riot is implementing additional adjustments to its Opening Encounter frequencies. Through this, they aim to reduce the impact of volatile encounters to promote consistent early-game experiences. These are the changes to take note of:

  • Increased Caitlyn’s Gold Subscription frequency from 4% to 8%
  • Reduced Warwick’s Loot on Kill from 8% to 3%
  • Raised Powder’s Wind Up Monkey from 5% to 8%
  • Lessen Viktor’s 6 Costs from 8% to 5%
  • Increased Heimerdinger’s Prismatic First from 6% to 8%
  • Reduced Mel’s Radiant Blessing from 8% to 4%
  • Raised Sevika’s Loot Subscription from 4% to 7%

Champion Balance Updates and New Table Scraps Augment

Many agree the current champion balance is one of the most stable in TFT history. Yet, the TFT Patch notes 13.5 made adjustments to some key units. Riot buffed and nerfed some of the dominating champions in the current meta.

  • Cassiopeia received buffs with increased primary ability damage (240/360/580) and Miasma damage (180/270/430).
  • Urgot got nerfed to his ability AD% and secondary damage values.

Besides these, the TFT patch notes 13.5 introduced to the community the newest “Table Scraps” augment. It’ll provide players with units and items that were not selected during carousels. So this addition will create another strategic opportunity for players to acquire their resources. More augment changes are these following:

  • Blade Dance receives a standardized 350% AD ratio
  • Mad Chemist’s Omnivamp increased to 30%
  • Glass Cannon II damage amp increased to 25%
  • Team Up augments see various adjustments for better balance

Additional System Changes and Bug Fixes

Ultimately, the TFT Patch notes 13.5 also addressed some of the system-level issues along with quality-of-life improvements. Manaless champions can now equip Blue Buff and Nashor’s Tooth for flexible itemization. Moreover, they fixed bugs in Caitlyn’s ability consistency and interactions with several augments and mechanics.

Meanwhile, these are some of the traits that receive minor adjustments after the update. It’ll improve their viability for players to utilize during matches.

  • Dominator shield values increased
  • Enforcer damage amplification refined
  • Emissary (4) bonus HP increased to 250
  • Rebel baseline HP% improved to 15%

Conclusion

This enumerated every change players have seen on TFT patch notes 13.5 this February 5. These adjustments are likely to make a difference in strategies during the matches after buffs and nerf on champions. Riot Games expects players to work on these changes and enhancements as a challenge.