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There's a high likelihood that Zeri will continue to see a decrease in power in the future.
On February 2nd, JDG secured a convincing 2-0 victory against NIP in week 3 of the LPL Spring 2023. This win helps JDG maintain an undefeated record and a position among the top 4 teams on the tournament leaderboard.
What stands out from this match is an incredible 2v4 play by Zeri under Ruler's control. Specifically, JDG's Knight found himself caught alone, prompting the team to split and avoid confrontation. However, Ruler and Missing dove into the four opposing members, eliminating three players and surviving the encounter.
The video clip of Ruler's 2v4 highlights Zeri's immense damage output and exceptional mobility. Moreover, this champion proves challenging to bring down with the combination of Mortal Reminder and Yuumi's excellent support. Ruler's team carry moment has even caught the attention of Zeri's creator - Riot August, who is contemplating further power reduction for this character.
In the recent 13.1 patch, Zeri saw reductions in SMCK stat scaling per level and basic damage from the Q ability. Nevertheless, this champion remains highly favored in tournaments. A notable example is in LPL Spring 2023, where Zeri boasts an 85% pick-ban rate.
Therefore, Riot August contemplating the reduction of Zeri's power is a completely serious decision. Perhaps, the damage output of the Ultimate, Thunderstruck Peak, will be slightly decreased. Hopefully, Riot Games will implement reasonable adjustments to ensure Zeri no longer falls into an imbalanced state.
