New set, new mechanic. Here’s how Hacks in Cyber City work in TFT.
Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Set 14, also known as TFT Cyber City, has arrived with the new Hack mechanic. However, what exactly does Hack do in the game? What does it affect? Are there any benefits to it? Here's our quick guide on how Hacks work in TFT.
TFT Hack mechanic explained
Hack refers to TFT Cyber City's set mechanic that can alter a game in terms of Augments, the shop, how items work, and more. Basically, Hacks bend the rules of TFT's core systems. According to Riot Games, Hacks are always to the player's benefit as well. Tacticians can expect to see two to five Hacks per game.
How Hacks work in TFT Set 14
For example, Hacks can modify Augment rounds in TFT. Players can select either one Gold Augment or two Silver Augments. They can even reroll the leftmost Augment slot for a chance at, for example, Econ, Combat, and Black Market Augments. Black Market Augments refer to retired and fan-favorite Augments that players can get if the aforementioned slot is Hacked.
Shop Hacks are also possible in TFT Set 14. For instance, players can get two-star units, carousel bonuses, Hacked Eggs or more Tactician Health via Hacked Loot Orbs, and so on.
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Hacks as the TFT Set 14 mechanic
According to Rodger "Riot Prism" Caudill, the Hack mechanic is an evolution of the Encounters one from TFT Set 11. Lessons from Inkborn Fables were applied to Hacks as well. For example, Hacks won't change an entire lobby drastically in terms of composition diversity and viability. The goal of the Hack mechanic is to actually add some "variability with agency" to the game.
"Variability, coming from which Hacks appear, their outcomes, and their frequency, and agency coming from their outputs," Riot Prism explained.
He also explained how Hacks inspired by Encounters can move Augments to earlier rounds for better planning. Additionally, unlike past Encounters like the Sett one, there aren't any Hacks that simply don't do anything.
"So Hacks will always be positive and/or provide for some autonomous direction," he stated.
That's all for now. Are you ready to encounter some Hacks in TFT Set 14? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!
