TFT Set 13: Chem-Baron Black Market

Origin: Chem-Baron Bonus

Gain Shimmer after each player combat. If your loss streak is at least 3, gain more.

At each stack of 100 Shimmer, the Black Market offers you contraband that only Chem-Barons can use. Chem-Barons gain max Health for each Black Market you pass on. (3) Per Combat 15 or loss streak 30; 20 Health (4) Per Combat 20 or loss streak 40; 50 Health (5) Per Combat 20 or loss streak 60; 90 Health (6) Per Combat 30 or loss streak 80; 125 Health (7) Per Combat 30 or loss streak 120; 180 Health

The Chem-Baron trait introduces an interesting risk-reward mechanic centered around stacking Shimmer and interacting with the Black Market, offering a unique gameplay strategy. Here's a breakdown:

Trait Mechanics:

Shimmer Accumulation: Gain Shimmer after each player combat:

• Wins or Neutral Combats: Shimmer is gained at a base rate.
• Loss Streaks: Additional Shimmer is granted when maintaining a loss streak of at least 3.

Black Market Offers: Upon reaching 100 Shimmer, a Black Market Offer appears:

• Exclusive Contraband: Unique items usable only by Chem-Barons.
• Passing on Offers: Choosing not to take contraband grants max Health to Chem-Barons, scaling based on the trait's active level.

Trait Breakpoints:

• (3) Chem-Barons: Gain 15 Shimmer per combat or 30 Shimmer on a loss streak. Passing on contraband grants 20 max Health.

• (4) Chem-Barons: Gain 20 Shimmer per combat or 40 Shimmer on a loss streak. Passing on contraband grants 50 max Health.

• (5) Chem-Barons: Gain 20 Shimmer per combat or 60 Shimmer on a loss streak. Passing on contraband grants 90 max Health.

• (6) Chem-Barons: Gain 30 Shimmer per combat or 80 Shimmer on a loss streak. Passing on contraband grants 125 max Health.

• (7) Chem-Barons: Gain 30 Shimmer per combat or 120 Shimmer on a loss streak. Passing on contraband grants 180 max Health.

Strategy Insights:

• Optimal Play: Building around loss streaks can rapidly accelerate Shimmer gain, especially at higher Chem-Baron breakpoints.
• Health Scaling: Players focusing on durability can pass up contraband to build robust frontliners.
• Timing Black Market Usage: Deciding when to take contraband versus accumulating max health is key to adapting to opponents.

This trait adds versatility and decision-making depth, catering to flexible strategies for both aggressive and tanky team compositions.

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