NetEase has provided further explanation and a preview of what's to come in the upcoming balance changes for Thor and Jeff the Land Shark! Check out this guide for more details on Jeff's rework.
New Thor & Jeff Abilities Tweak Breakdown
We’ve noticed the enthusiastic discussions around Thor and Jeff following the balance update for S2.5. To provide more clarity on our design intentions and showcase their new abilities and performance in the upcoming season, we’ve prepared the following video.
- With Hammer Throw removed from the shared ability pool and now recovering Lightning Energy on hit, Thor can rapidly cycle through Awakening Rune → Hammer Throw → Mjolnir Bash to quickly build up energy and maintain Awakening Rune for longer durations. Additionally, Thor can now utilize Hammer Throw’s long-range energy recovery to his advantage—first repositioning with Storm Surge to high ground or flanks, then following up with Hammer Throw + Awakening Rune for strong ranged damage output.
- As for Jeff, the initial balance update mistakenly showed a non-final version of his changes—we’ve now corrected the announcement. We’ve also improved the feel of Joyful Splash, increasing its water flow speed for smoother control. In the updated version, Joyful Splash now pierces both allies and enemies, healing teammates while damaging opponents. With this change, Jeff now charges his ultimate faster, making combos like the Sharknado with Storm or solo initiations more effective than ever!
