Recently, most of the League of Legends community has been caught up in the controversy surrounding the Faker Hall of Legends. This uproar is mainly due to the steep $500 price tag, which includes commemorative Ahri cosmetics. Despite the backlash over this high price, it hasn’t affected the patch development process.

We are still in the early stages of this patch cycle. Riot Games has just begun to upload the anticipated changes onto the PBE. Fortunately, we have managed to get information on all the planned patch.

Make sure to mark your calendars, as Riot Games has scheduled the patch 14.13 to start rolling out on the live servers beginning Wednesday, June 26.

League of Legends Patch 14.13 notes

Champions

Brand

• P mana on kill reduced from 30-50 to 20-40.
• E damage decreased from 60-180 to 60-160 (ability power ratio remains unchanged).

Gangplank

• E slow increased from 30-60 percent plus 25 percent critical strike chance to 40-80 percent (crit scaling has been removed).
• Buffed until 40-80 percent critical chance.

Gragas

• Passive healing total health scaling reduced from 6.5 to 5.5 percent.

Graves

• E armor per stack increased from 2-14 to 4-16.

Kalista

• Base attack damage decreased from 61 to 59.
• R cooldown increased from 150-90 to 160-120.
• Minimum damage has been reduced to zero.
• Minion execute has been reduced to zero.
• Monster damage cap has been reduced from 250-450 to 100-200.

Karthus

• Q damage reduced from 43-119 to 40-116 (ability power ratio remains unchanged).

Kennen

• Base health reduced to 580 from 611.

Lissandra

• Q damage increased from 80-200 plus 80 percent ability power to 80-200 plus 85 percent ability power.
• W cooldown reduced from 12-8 to 10-8.

Lee Sin

• Health growth increased from 105 to 108.
• W base shield increased from 50-250 to 70-250.

Miss Fortune

• Base attack damage increased from 52 to 55.
• W minimum movement speed damaged lockout reduced from five seconds to four seconds.
• W minimum movement speed increased from 25 to 30-50 by rank.
• W maximum movement speed wait reduced from five seconds (with 10 seconds total) to three seconds (with seven seconds total)
• W maximum movement speed increased from 55-95 to 60-100.

Orianna

• Base attack damage increased from 40 to 44.

Pantheon

• W minimum damage increased from 50 to 60.

Skarner

• Q mana increased from 30 to 50.
• Q2 maximum health damage reduced from 15 percent to 10 percent.

Taliyah

• Q monster bonus damage reduced from 25 plus five percent ability power to 10 plus zero percent ability power. Total damage to monsters will roughly down by 20 percent.

Varus

• Empowered WQ missing health damage changed to 6-14 percent by spell rank (still scales up to 1.5 times by W charge).
• Base attack damage reduced from 60 to 57.
• Attack speed growth reduced from four percent to 3.5 percent.
• W on-hit damage increased from 7-31 to 7-35.
• W cooldown refund increased from 12 percent to 13 percent.
• W plus Q cast lockout increased from 0.25 seconds to 0.85 seconds.
• Passive minion reward adjusted from 10-20 percent plus 20 percent attack speed to four percent attack speed plus 15 percent attack speed attack damage plus 15 percent attack speed ability power.
• Passive champion reward adjusted from 40 percent plus 40 percent attack speed to four percent attack speed plus 15 percent attack speed attack damage plus 15 percent attack speed ability power.

Xayah

• E cooldown reduced from 13-9 to 12-8.
• E damage increased from 50-90 to 55-95 (attack damage and crit ratios remain unchanged).

Zac

• Base armor increased from 33 to 35.
• Passive chunk heal total health scaling changed from 5-8 percent at R ranks zero to three to 4-8 percent linear at champion level 1-18.

Runes

Electrocute

• Base damage changed from 30-220 to 50-190 linear.
• Cooldown changed from 25-20s linear to 20 seconds at all levels.

Dark Harvest

• Base damage changed from 20-80 to 20 at all levels.
• Damage per soul increased from five to nine.
• Cooldown reduced to 40 seconds.

Opportunity

• Preparation lethality adjusted from 5-10.5 to 5-10.5 (melee)/3-6.3 (ranged).
• Extraction decaying movement speed increased from 150 to 200.

In Patch 14.12, more adjustments are being made to keep the game balanced following the major changes in Patch 14.10. Though Patch 14.12 is still in its early stages, the developers are focusing on Corki, aiming to make him less dependent on critical strikes for dealing damage.

League of Legends is set to introduce Patch 14.12 soon, which will bring several changes to the popular game. This patch aims to address the balance issues that emerged after the significant update in Patch 14.10. The developers are working on making adjustments to Corki, specifically targeting his reliance on critical strikes to inflict damage. This is part of their ongoing efforts to keep the game fair and balanced for all players.

League of Legends patch 14.12 early notes

Champions

Aatrox

Base Stats

• Health regen growth reduced: 1.0 >>> 0.5
• Armor growth increased: 4.45 >>> 4.8

E: Umbral Dash

• Healing changed: 18-24% >>> 16%
• Healing now scales with 0.9% bonus HP
• Healing is no longer increased to 20-36% during R

R: World Ender

• Bonus healing increased: 25-45% >>> 50-100%

Akali

E: Shuriken Flip

• Base damage reduced: 100-450 >>> 70-350
• AD ratio increased: 85% total AD >>> 100% total AD
• AP ratio decreased: 120% >>> 110%

Akshan

Passive: Dirty Fighting

• Base damage changed:

• Level 1-5: 10-30 >>> 15
• Level 6-10: 35-65 >>> 40
• Level 11-15: 75-120 >>> 80
• Level 16-18: 135-165 >>> 150

E: Heroic Swing

• Base damage reduced: 25-85 >>> 15-75
• AD ratio changed: 17.5% bonus AD >>> 15% total AD

Ashe

Passive: Frost Shot

• Damage decreased: 120% + Crit Change x Crit Damage >>> 115% + Crit Chance x Crit Damage

Blitzcrank

Base Stats

• Health reduced: 650 >>> 600

Passive: Mana Barrier

• Duration increased: 4 seconds >>> 10 seconds

Corki

Base Stats

• Base AD reduced: 55 >>> 52
• Attack speed growth increased: 2.3% >>> 2.8%

Q: Phosphorous Bomb

• Base damage increased: 50-250 >>> 70-270
• Cooldown decreased : 9-7 >>> 8-6 seconds
• AP ratio increased: 70% >>> 100%

E: Gatling Gun

• Base damage reduced: 100-300 >>> 100-280
• Resist reduction reduced: 12-24 >>> 12-20
• Mana increased: 50-70 >>> 50-90

Master Yi

Q: Alpha Strike

• Bonus monster damage decreased: 75-175 >>> 65-165

W: Meditate

• Initial damage reduction reduced: 90% >>> 70%
• Cooldown increased: 9 >>> 10

Naafiri

Passive: We Are More

• Packmate’s base AD increased: 6-30 >>> 12-32
• Pacckmate’s bonus AD ratio increased: 4.5% >>> 5%

Q: Darkin Daggers

• Cooldown reduced: 11-7 seconds >>> 9-7 seconds
• Bleed now affects small monsters
• Q2 heal now works on large/ epic monsters

Nilah

Base Stats

• Health regen increased: 4 >>> 6
• Armor growth increased: 4.2 >>> 4.5

Skarner

Base Stats

• Base health reduced: 650 >>> 610
• Health growth increased: 102 >>> 105

Passive: Threads of Vibration

• Health damage changed: 7-10% max HP >>> 5-11% max HP

Talon

Q: Noxian Diplomacy

• Cast time now scales with Attack Speed

W: Rake

• Jungle damage modifier reduced: 105% >>> 100%
• Outgoing damage increased: 40-80 >>> 50-90

Tryndamere

Q: Bloodlust

• Bonus AD decreased: 10-30 >>> 5-25

E: Spinning Slash

• Damage reduced: 80-200 >>> 75-195

Twisted Fate

Base Stats

• AD growth decreased: 3.3 >>> 2.5

Q: Wild Cards

• AP ratio reduced: 90% >>> 85%

W: Pick A Card

• Mana cost increased: 30-70 >>> 50-70
• Blue Card Mana restore increased: 50-150 >>> 70-150

Vladimir

W: Sanguine Pool

• Health cost reduced: 20% current health >>> 15% current health
• Healing increased: 15% of pre-mitigation damage >>> 30% of pre-mitigation damage
• Bonus health ratio increased: 10% >>> 15%

Yone

Base Stats

• Armor increased: 30 >>> 33

Yuumi

E: Zoomies

• Cooldown flattened: 12-10 >>> 10 seconds

R: Final Chapter

Items

Lord Dominik’s Regards

• Cloak of Agility replaced by Noonquiver in recipe

Noonquiver

• Additional Long Sword added to recipe, cost unchanged
• AD reduced: 25 >>> 20

Scout’s Slingshot

• Second Dagger added to recipe
• Cost reduced: 900 >>> 800

Serylda’s Grudge

• Armor Pen increased: 20% (+0.11% per 1 Lethality) >>> 25% (+0.11% per 1 Lethality)

Statikk Shiv

• Pickaxe added to recipe, cost unchanged

Void Staff

• Ability Power increased: 80 >>> 90

Runes

First Strike

• Base gold reduced: 15 >>> 10
• Damage amp reduced: 8% >>> 7%

According to the official patch schedule, players can expect Patch 14.12 to go live on June 12, 2024.

League of Legends continues with Patch 14.12, following the substantial changes introduced in Patch 14.10. The developers are focused on making further adjustments to balance the game better. Although the update is still in its preliminary phase, the main goal is to enhance the performance of Naafiri and Aatrox, with a particular emphasis on increasing Naafiri’s play rate.

League of Legends Patch 14.12 early notes

Champions

Aatrox

Base Stats

• Health regen growth reduced: 1.0 >>> 0.5
• Armor growth increased: 4.45 >>> 4.8

E: Umbral Dash

• Healing changed: 18-24% >>> 16%
• Healing now scales with 0.8% bonus HP
• Healing is no longer increased to 20-36% during R

R: World Ender

• Bonus healing increased: 40-80% >>> 50-100% (25-45% live)
• Bonus AD reduced: 20-45% >>> 20-40%

Naafiri

Passive: We Are More

• Packmate’s base AD increased: 6-30 >>> 10-30

Q: Darkin Daggers

• Cooldown reduced: 11-7 seconds >>> 9-7 seconds

E: Eviscerate

• Cooldown reduced: 10-8 seconds >>> 8 seconds flat

Both Aatrox and Naafiri will undergo changes. Riot Games is especially keen on buffing Naafiri’s presence in lower brackets, where she was initially designed to excel. To achieve this, Riot is buffing her passive, which is expected to make her more viable and appealing to players.

Aatrox and Naafiri, both of whom have faced challenges in remaining competitive, are set to receive these buffs to make them more effective in matches. Riot Games hopes that these changes will encourage more players to pick Naafiri, thus increasing her overall play rate.

According to the patch schedule, the release of League of Legends Patch 14.12 is scheduled for June 12, 2024.

This update is set to commence with the release of Patch 14.3. The core focus of this update is to minimize the variability in item drops, a feature that has been a staple of the game’s randomness factor.

Teamfight Tactics, or TFT, is a game that predominantly hinges on player skill and strategic prowess. While elements of luck do play a role, these players have developed the ability to navigate the game’s variance, skillfully adapting their strategies based on the items, their economy, and the options in the shop.

However, despite the importance of skill in TFT, the game does incorporate a considerable degree of randomness. This aspect of the game means that players sometimes face situations that are beyond their control. For instance, an opponent might build a similar team comp and acquire crucial units first, or a player might receive minimal gold from PvE rounds.

TFT item drop changes in Patch 14.3

Recognizing the impact of this randomness, the TFT developers have identified the need to address the game’s variability, especially with the introduction of new mechanics such as Augments and Portals in Set 10. The team believes that the current level of variance has become excessively unpredictable, prompting a reevaluation of this aspect in Patch 14.3.

Mortdog, the lead designer of Teamfight Tactics, expressed on Twitter that the item drop system has been a significant source of variance since the game’s inception, even before the introduction of augments and portals.

Over time, as the game evolved and players’ skills and understanding deepened, perceptions of what constitutes fairness in the game have shifted. Consequently, the current level of item drop is now seen as excessively disproportionate.

To address this, the upcoming change in Patch 14.3 will ensure that players receive a consistent number of items, with the intent to standardize the starting conditions for all players.

“Being down two components but up 12 gold on 2-1 is no longer variance, but just unfairness as we understand truly which outcome can be optimized better.”

This adjustment will essentially eliminate all gold starts. This modification is planned to be implemented from Patch 14.3 and will continue through to Patch 14.5. During this period, the TFT development team has indicated that they are preparing for more extensive updates as part of a larger-scale overhaul of the game’s systems.

Since their introduction, these pets have revolutionized the gameplay for junglers, affording them the ability to clear camps and granting the flexibility to either initiate early ganks or engage in strategic counter-plays through power farming or counter-jungling.

The standout advantage of these jungle pets lies in their remarkable sustain, manifested in the form of healing and shields. This attribute ensures that jungle champions can consistently clear camps with health levels from the mid-game onwards. However, the balance required to integrate these pets into the game without overshadowing the influence of other lanes remains a priority.

Jungle Pet Changes

• Heal increased from 12 – 35 to 14 – 37
• Epic monster base damage cap reduced from 16 – 40 to 15.5
• Epic monster damage cap is now affected by the normal health, AP, AD, and resist ratios
• URF treat breakpoints reduced from 20 and 40 to 10 and 20

One might initially find the healing increase a little odd, given the sentiment among non-jungle mains that it is already overpowered. However, this adjustment is counterbalanced by substantial damage nerfs, wherein the cap for jungle pet damage is being reduced significantly from 40 to 15.5. This alteration aims to curtail the dominance of these pets in the early-mid game phases.

Furthermore, the damage cap can be augmented through normal health, AP, AD, and armor and MR ratios. This scaling mechanism suggests that while jungle pets will gradually scale into the later stages of the game, a considerable portion of their early-mid game potency appears to have been curtailed.

Adding an element of intrigue, Riot Games has discreetly teased the potential return of URF (Ultra Rapid Fire) mode with the latest changes. Notably, this adjustment serves as a buff, enabling players to evolve their pets more rapidly with lower treat breakpoints. However, it is essential to bear in mind that these changes specifically pertain to URF mode, introducing a dynamic to the overall gameplay.

As eager anticipation builds within the League of Legends community, the exact timeline for the implementation of these changes on live servers remains undisclosed.

Although the 10th set of TFT has been in circulation for a considerable period, it has experienced fewer adjustments compared to past sets. The development team initially refrained from implementing major alterations, anticipating that players would organically devise strategies to counter the meta.

The decision to maintain stability gained further support from the TFT Vegas Open held in early December, where developers opted not to introduce drastic changes to avoid disrupting the tournament’s competitive landscape.

Riot Mortdog revealed major TFT updates coming in Patch 14.1

With the conclusion of the Vegas Open, and players expressing a desire for a refreshed gaming experience, TFT is now gearing up for substantial transformations.

Lead designer Riot Mortdog has outlined that Patch 14.1 is scheduled for release on January 10th, with a plethora of changes set to redefine the gameplay. Notably, the update will introduce new portals that promise to reshape how players approach each match, injecting a fresh and dynamic element into the gaming experience.

“11 new portals! These portals are the much more impactful ones, so if you enjoy games that are more over the top, these should be fun. Some classics (Radiant Blessing, Treasure Dragon, etc) and some new ones (Crab Rave!)”

In addition to the introduction of portals, Riot Mortdog have announced a series of balance changes, with a particular focus on nerfing True Damage. While these alterations are set to add depth and variety to TFT, it’s essential to note that more extensive system changes addressing open forting and bug fixes are slated for subsequent patches.

Anticipation is high for TFT Patch 14.1, set to roll out on January 10, 2024. As the first significant patch of the year, it brings not only major gameplay adjustments but also the promise of a fun-filled experience for Teamfight Tactics players.

The event pass in League of Legends serves as a mechanism for players to amass event-themed loot, predominantly comprised of tokens, mythic and orange essence, Grab Bags, icons, and more.

New Winterblessed 2023 Event Pass changes

A source of considerable frustration for the player base stems from the slight adjustments made to the loot contents for the Winterblessed 2023 event. Players who have previously completed Event Passes may notice a reduction of one Grab Bag, a coveted item that often surpasses orbs in value due to its potential to yield multiple skin shards along with bonuses like gems or essence.

Additionally, the quantity of mythic and orange essence has been noticeably curtailed, with mythic essence now obtainable in increments of 5, 5, 5, and 10, as opposed to the previous 10, 10, 10, and 20 in the Worlds 2023 event pass. Orange essence has seen a reduction from 750 to 625, available only once.

Despite the community’s overall satisfaction with the newly introduced borders, concerns have been raised regarding their visual distinctiveness, or lack thereof. The trade-off of fewer Grab Bags and reduced essence has left many players questioning the perceived value of the Winterblessed 2023 event pass.

Responding to the widespread discontent, Riot BarackProbama took to Reddit to explain their perspective. They asserted that the decision to focus on winter-themed rewards at the expense of generic loot was made with the belief that players would appreciate the seasonal offerings more.

However, it is evident that Riot did not anticipate the dissatisfaction expressed by the community. Riot BarackProbama expressed openness to reconsidering their stance in the future, contingent upon a thorough examination of the overall community perception and feedback.

With an unconventional absence of a traditional preseason this year, the bulk of these transformative adjustments is slated for deployment in patch 13.23 and patch 13.24. The focal point of these alterations lies in the turrets, the strategic structures that play a pivotal role in shaping the course of matches.

Turret changes in LoL patch 13.23

• Mid Inner Turret gold: 300 local + 50 global -> 425 local + 25 global
• Side lane Inner Turret gold: 550 local + 50 local -> 675 local + 25 global
• Inhibitor Turret gold: 50 local + 50 global -> 375 local + 25 global

In patch 13.23, Riot is orchestrating a significant overhaul in the gold distribution dynamics of Inner and Inhibitor turrets in both the mid and side lanes. The gold benefits for these turrets are poised for a substantial increase, ushering in a paradigm shift in economic strategies for players.

However, this shift is not without its nuanced complexities. While the local gold gains for Inner and Inhibitor turrets are set to soar, there is a concurrent reduction in the global gold output from these structures.

The net result of this adjustment is a balanced equilibrium, ensuring that the overall gold influx remains consistent with the established of the game. This seeks to introduce a fresh layer of strategic decision-making, especially in the context of split pushing.

Champions such as Jax, Master Yi, Tryndamere, can reap substantial benefits from these turret changes. The heightened local gold gains provide a incentive for players to split push, with the promise of rewards for those who excel in these high-risk, high-reward playstyle.

Notably, the changes also carry implications for the macro-level objectives in the game, with increased importance placed on securing the second Rift Herald. The dynamic alterations to turret gold distribution may influence teams to prioritize objectives differently, adding an additional layer of strategic depth to the overall gameplay.

While these turret modifications promise a refreshing shake-up to the gameplay landscape, it is essential to recognize the potential ramifications for support roles. The gold generation for Supports is anticipated to experience a notable reduction, posing a unique challenge for players in this role to adapt to the evolving economic environment.

As the League of Legends community eagerly counts down to the deployment of patch 13.23 on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to Season 13.

This marks the second skin-related controversy in League of Legends within just a couple of months, with the first being the highly criticized Dark Cosmic Erasure Jhin skin announced in August. The Jhin skin drew widespread backlash due to its steep price of $200, especially considering that it essentially amounted to a chroma with minimal changes to VFX and SFX. Riot Games faced severe community backlash as a result.

Riot Games changed Coven Syndra

Now, in a surprising turn of events, Riot has managed to stir up another one. The spotlight was on the 2023 Coven skin line, which introduced seven brand-new skins, including the highly anticipated Coven Syndra.

Given Syndra’s thematic compatibility with the Coven skin line, many players had high hopes for the skin. However, these hopes were dashed when Nami was chosen to receive the Legendary Skin instead of Syndra. What compounded the disappointment was that a significant portion of the player base expressed dissatisfaction with almost every aspect of the Coven Syndra skin.

In response to the outcry, Riot made the decision to delay the release of Coven Syndra so that they could address these concerns. Consequently, Riot has recently shared the adjustments they are making to Coven Syndra. These adjustments are designed to improve the skin and make it more appealing to players, aiming to rectify the shortcomings that led to the initial backlash.

• Headpiece will be adjusted to match the classic Syndra silhouette; symmetrical
• Her makeup is being adjusted (removing feather element obscuring her face)
• Her hair is being changed to a platinum blonde
• Sigil behind her head is being updated to better match the coven shape language
• Orbs are changing to a new element (Still finalizing the details on). No more hairball orbs
• Changes to splash art and icon

These alterations are expected to positively impact the overall perception of the Coven Syndra skin. They have been eagerly anticipated by players who were initially disappointed by the skin’s debut. Coven Syndra, with these new adjustments in place, is now scheduled to hit the live servers with the release of Patch 13.21, which is slated for Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Revered for her healing, shielding, and buffing abilities, Janna’s gameplay has traditionally been characterized as somewhat simple. However, a surge of creative ideas has emanated from the League community, particularly the game’s official subreddit, proposing a transformative concept that could elevate her into a more versatile and impactful pick.

Janna changes to a more versatile champion

The focal point of this idea revolves around a potential modification to her Eye of the Storm (E). The proposed adjustment involves imbuing the ability with the capacity to provide its target with a bonus to Adaptive Force, a departure from its current functionality that enhances only AD. This alteration is envisioned to make Janna a more versatile partner for a more dynamic playstyle in the bot lane, depending on whether they lean towards AP or AD.

Since her introduction in 2009, Janna has undergone minimal changes to her kit, rendering her gameplay relatively straightforward compared to the intricate mechanics of many other champions.

The proposition to inject an extra layer of depth into her ability, Eye of the Storm, is seen as a potentially transformative update, aligning her gameplay complexity with the evolving standards of the support role.

However, players proposed change argue that if implemented, she could swiftly ascend the ranks to become one of the most formidable enchanter supports in League of Legends. The envisioned versatility she would bring to team compositions could redefine her role, potentially making her less predictable and more adaptable to varying strategies.

Furthermore, an adjustment to Janna’s core kit might reduce her reliance on specific items like Ardent Censer and Staff of Flowing Water, traditionally associated with enhancing her allies’ power.

It’s pertinent to acknowledge that Janna’s Eye of the Storm underwent a substantial change in December, where the shield power was increased, but the bonus AD it conferred was reduced. For now, the question of whether this specific community-suggested change will find its way into the official League of Legends gameplay remains shrouded in uncertainty.