Introduction: The S15 season has officially begun, and I believe the vast majority of players have been paying attention to the recent confrontations. The competitions across various regions are in full swing. Recently, with the official launch of the new hero Yuna, the entire course of the matches has undergone a dramatic change. In the current global BP mode, Yuna has become a must-pick character; if she is available, there is a high chance that teams will directly seize her. The LCK stage has also showcased many top-tier plays, including AD player Ruler achieving an outstanding 11-0 record with this hero. All players are discussing whether this hero is currently the most overpowered one, resembling a combination of Kai'Sa and Zeri.
Most players are quite familiar with League of Legends. As an esports game, it has successfully developed into its current scale within just over a decade. Following mid-laner Faker's announcement of a four-year contract renewal, the popularity of League of Legends has surged, and everyone believes that the future looks bright. Its longevity is not solely due to the competitions but also the continuous introduction of new heroes. Each official update tends to bring back some veteran players. The official launch of Yuna has indeed surprised many fans, especially after her debut on the professional stage, leading many to feel that she is the most overpowered hero in League of Legends to date.
Looking at the recent matches, it feels like this is a new monster created by the designers. Yuna has appeared in 13 matches globally, losing only two, while winning the rest with overwhelming force. Even in the matches lost, the performance was not too shabby, as there was no complete domination against her. As a new hero, her win rate on the professional stage has reached 85%, a feat that no new hero has likely achieved upon debut. Many fans have jokingly remarked that this hero's base stats are exceedingly high, and her skill mechanics are so straightforward that she can unleash instant bursts of damage at level six.
First, this AD hero's passive critical strike damage deals additional magic damage. When she reaches 100% critical strike chance, this passive skill becomes prominent. Even without much spell power, the extra 10% is quite significant. The W skill is similar to Zeri's Q skill, capable of dealing ray damage, providing an 85% attack power bonus without her ultimate form. After entering her ultimate form, the bonus increases to 175%, coupled with a 99% slow, instantly melting down opponents. The E skill feels quite similar to Kai'Sa's, granting a movement speed boost. In ultimate form, she enters ghost mode, and this skill can pass through walls.
The Q skill is likely the most crucial damage output skill, with splash damage and high attack speed, allowing her to deal explosive AOE damage in an instant. Based on current matches, players still prefer pure AD critical strike builds, but her spell power scaling also looks promising. In a hybrid build, her damage might be even more insane, with Nashor's Tooth being a highly compatible item for her. If nothing unexpected happens, this hero will likely undergo significant nerfs in the next patch, primarily regarding her damage bonuses, as the 175% attack power bonus is indeed excessive. In both the LPL and LCK regions, she has already become a must-ban character.
Every new hero released previously has been quite impressive, but this time the developers have truly outdone themselves. Although her win rate among casual players is below 45%, it has soared to 85% on the professional stage. It can almost be said that once she is picked, the enemy's high ground is already in jeopardy. Many players have found that this hero's late-game damage is terrifying; once an early advantage is gained, there is virtually no resistance in the mid-game. Gala achieved a pentakill with her, gaining 19 kills in one match, while Ruler also secured an 11-0 record using her.
What do you all think about this situation, dear viewers?