Teamfight Tactics Set 14 Patch 14.6 has landed—and it’s one of the most exciting patches yet! Celebrating TFT’s sixth anniversary, this update brings back the beloved Pengu’s Party, improves early-game loot reliability, buffs iconic Radiant items, and shifts the meta with impactful trait and champion changes. Whether you're a casual tactician or a ranked grinder, this patch brings fresh tools to help you climb.
Let’s break down everything you need to know to win more games in Patch 14.6—from nostalgic modes to S-tier comps and new portal strategies.
🎉 1. Pengu’s Party Returns for TFT’s 6th Anniversary
To celebrate six years of TFT, Pengu’s Party is back—a chaotic and nostalgic game mode featuring two traits from every past TFT set.
🪅 Key Features:
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Available until June 25 (Patch 14.7)
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Unlock free anniversary rewards: emotes, icons, and special cosmetics.
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Fan-favorite traits like Astro Snipers, Cybernetics, and Magewood are back.
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A wild mix of old and new—perfect for casual fun or flex queue tryhards.
🔥 Pro Tip: Traits like Battlecast and Cybernetic shine with current tanky item setups. Dive in while it lasts!
🛠️ 2. Major System & Loot Changes
Patch 14.6 makes key system updates that reduce randomness and reward smart planning—especially in the early game.
🎁 Loot Adjustments:
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PvE Consistency: PvE rounds (Stages 2–4) now always drop loot—no more empty camps!
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Item Drop Buffs: Increased item drop rate, with slightly reduced gold to balance inflation.
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Scuttle Puddle & Crab Rave: Now grant +1 component, making them premium portal picks.
⚖️ Encounter Tweaks:
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Early 2‑Star Odds Reduced: No more high-roll lobbies with double 2-stars at 2-1.
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Fairer Shops: You’ll no longer see multiple 2-stars in one early shop roll.
🎯 Why It Matters: These changes make early game less luck-based, giving slower scaling comps more breathing room.
⚔️ 3. Big Balance Changes: Buffs, Nerfs & Radiants
This patch revamps key items, traits, and champions to shift the meta—while also juicing up Radiant gear for more satisfying late-game builds.
🧱 Item Overhauls
| Item | Change | Why It Matters |
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| Spirit Visage | HP 200 → 300 | Must-build frontline item for tanks. |
| Sterak’s Gage | Shield 60% → 50% HP, Duration 6s → 5s | Still good, but no longer overbearing. |
| Void Staff | Magic Shred duration 3s → 5s | Huge for Brand and MF-type casters. |
| Statikk Shiv | AS 30% → 40%, AP 30 → 40 | Great early slam with improved burst. |
| Titanic Hydra | AD & AS scaling 15% → 20% | Better value in AD frontliners. |
✨ Radiant Item Buffs
| Radiant Item | Buff |
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| Guinsoo’s Reckoning | Higher attack speed scaling |
| Radiant Void Staff | Magic shred duration up |
| Radiant Spirit Visage | HP buff (now 400+) |
| Reckoning’s Shiv | Improved AP and damage burst |
🔥 Meta Tip: These buffs favor hybrid casters and backline DPS—look to Zeri, Miss Fortune, and even Brand builds.
🧬 4. Trait & Champion Balance Updates
⚙️ Trait Adjustments:
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Dynamo (NERFED) – Mana regen 5/7/11 → 4/6/10
Still strong with Miss Fortune, but less spammy. -
Exotech (BUFFED) – HP/AS per item increased
Zeri comps are now top tier. -
Golden Ox (NERFED) – Component drop chance 7% → 6%
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Syndicate (BUFFED) – Better frontline scaling and energy regen
Pair with Darius and Miss Fortune for strong mid-game. -
Vanguard (BUFFED) – Stronger shields at (6)
Tank metas are back—Abomination comps viable again.
🧠 Champion Changes
| Champion | Change | Impact |
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| Kog’Maw (1) | AD % 50 → 40% | Weaker opener; use with caution. |
| Darius (2) | Healing buffed (5% → 6%) | Core in Syndicate reroll. |
| Senna (3) | Cleave 40% → 45% AD | Shreds backline in reroll comps. |
| Miss Fortune (4) | Mana 50/150 → 40/135 | More frequent ults, strong in Dynamo/Synd. |
| Garen (5) | Mana 30/100 → 20/80 | Spams Banwave faster; top frontline. |
📈 5. Meta Snapshot: Best Comps in Patch 14.6
These comps are topping Challenger and Master ranks right now:
🧪 1. EXO7ECH (Zeri Carry)
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Core Units: Zeri, Sejuani, Varus, Zed
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Key Items: Guinsoo’s, Statikk Shiv, Spirit Visage
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Playstyle: Fast 8 → spike with Zeri 2-star
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Why It Works: Exotech buffs give Zeri insane ramping potential.
🛡️ 2. Guardsman Flex (Aphelios/Xayah Core)
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Core Units: Aphelios, Xayah, Leona, MF
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Items: Deathblade, Radiant Shiv, Titan’s
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Playstyle: Flex between Syndicate or Dynamo splash
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Why It Works: Frontline holds strong while Aphelios shreds backline.
💥 3. Dynamo Duo (Miss Fortune + Aurora)
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Core Units: MF, Aurora, Zac
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Items: Blue Buff, Hextech Gunblade, Void Staff
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Why It Works: MF’s mana buff balances out the Dynamo nerf.
🩸 Underrated Pick: Slayer Reroll (Vayne + Senna)
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Core Units: Vayne, Senna, Zed
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Items: Guinsoo’s, Runaan’s, Last Whisper
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Playstyle: Slow roll at Level 7
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Why It Works: Buffs to Senna’s cleave + Vayne’s AS push this comp back into the meta.
🌀 6. New Augments & Portals to Watch
🌌 New Portals:
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Champion Conference – Free synergy unit each stage
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Gold Subscription – Guaranteed gold each round
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Anvil Buffet – Every item drop is a component anvil
Super useful for flexible builds!
🧠 Notable Augments:
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Dynamic Duo – Free 5-cost + synergy champ (huge tempo swing)
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Epoch – Extra XP + rerolls at key stages
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Featherweights – Best-in-slot for reroll comps like Senna/Vayne
🧾 7. Final Thoughts & Patch Takeaways
✅ Pengu’s Party is a blast—jump in for nostalgic fun and rewards!
✅ Loot system is more fair and rewarding—no more punishing low-rolls.
✅ Radiant items are stronger, especially on casters and hybrid carries.
✅ EXO7ECH Zeri and Guardsman Aphelios dominate the current meta.
✅ Slayer reroll is back—don’t sleep on Senna/Vayne with correct augments.
✅ Patch 14.6 is shaping up to be one of the most balanced and diverse patches yet.
🎙️ What’s your favorite comp this patch? Drop your strats in the comments or share your best Pengu’s Party moment!
For full patch notes, visit Riot’s official TFT Patch 14.6 page
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