Riot Games has been focusing more on updating champions in League of Legends recently. Earlier this year, they released an update for Jax, finally rolled out a rework for Skarner, and are currently working on an overhaul for Shyvana.

It’s encouraging to see that Riot continues to revamp older champions. The next champion slated for a visual update appears to be Miss Fortune, as a new VFX update has been leaked.

Upcoming VFX Update for Miss Fortune

From the footage, it is evident that Riot is enhancing the visual appearance of Miss Fortune’s abilities. Her bullets are now larger and more noticeable, and the effects are more prominent and impactful, making her abilities stand out more during gameplay.

However, this version does not seem to be fully polished yet, as some elements still appear a bit rough. It is likely that Riot is continuing to work on refining these updates.

As for the release date of the VFX update, there is no confirmed information available at the moment. Therefore, we will have to wait a bit longer to see the final version of Miss Fortune’s revamped visual effects.

Patch 14.10 midseason rune changes

Runes play a crucial role in gameplay, as players need different setups and optimal choices for all champions. With Patch 14.10, Riot aims to provide better options by changing the current system. As a result, several will be removed from the game. Here are the list of runes being removed:

• Future’s Market
• Ingenious Hunter
• Legend: Tenacity
• Lethal Tempo
• Minion Dematerializer
• Overheal
• Predator

Many of these Runes are being removed because they are considered niche choices. For example, Predator and Minion Dematerializer are not widely used. However, the removal of Lethal Tempo is different. Riot has decided to remove Lethal Tempo because it disrupts the item system and allows champions to gain Attack Speed without needing Attack Speed items.

In addition to these removals, some Runes will be directly replaced or reworked under new names. Riot is also making significant changes to existing ones to fill in the gaps left by the removed ones. Overall, these changes will lead to a shift in players’ choices moving forward.

New runes

Absorb Life

• Killing a Target heals you for 2 – 17 (based on level) Health.

Cash Back

• Get 6% Gold back when you purchase Legendary items.

Jack of All Trades

• For each different stat gained from items, get one Jack stack. Each stack grants you 1 Ability Haste.
• Gain Bonus Adaptive Force at 5 and 10 stacks.

Legend: Haste

• Gains 1.5 Ability Haste for every Legend Stack (max 10 stacks).
• Maximum 15 Ability Haste from the Rune.

Rune Changes

Cut Down

• Passive: Deal 8% more Damage to Champions who has more than 60% Maximum Health.

First Strike

• True Damage Bonus: 7% >>> 8%.
• Base Gold: 5 >>> 15.
• Gold Earned from Damage: 100% for Melee/70% for Ranged >>> 50% for Melee/35% Ranged.

Fleet Footwork

• Base Healing: 10 – 130 >>> 8 – 110.
• Bonus Movement Speed Duration: 1 second >>> 1.25 seconds.

Font of Life

• Marks removed
• Immobilizing Enemies Heals User and Lowest HP Ally:
  • Healing: 10 – 50 for Melee/ 9.3 – 46.5 for Ranged.
  • Cooldown: 20 seconds.

Hail of Blades

• Bonus Attack Speed For Ranged: 110% >>> 80%.

Press The Attack

• Base Damage: 40 – 180 (based on level) >>> 40 – 160 (based on level).
• Cooldown: 5 seconds >>> 6 seconds.
• Effect Duration: 6 seconds >>> 5 seconds.
  • Duration refreshes in combat against champions.

Relentless Hunter

• Movement Speed Per Stack: 5 (+ 8 per Bounty Hunter Stack) >>> 0 (+ 8 per Bounty Hunter Stack).

Sudden Impact

• No Longer Grants Lethality and Magic Penetration.
• Bonus True Damage: 20 – 80 within 5 seconds of dashing or blinking.
• Cooldown: 4 seconds >>> 10 seconds.

Time Warp Tonic

• No Longer Works on Biscuits and Mana Items.
• 2% Movement Speed Removed.
• Immediate Consumption Restoration: 30% >>> 40%.

According to the patch schedule, The Rune changes, along with other updates in Patch 14.10, will be implemented on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Furthermore, within this midseason patch, several items undergo modifications in their recipes, leading to changes in their overall gold costs. Additionally, some items receive name adjustments, while others transition into new items while retaining their original names.

League of Legends Patch 14.10: All item changes

Miscellaneous items

(Removed) Corrupting Potion

Boots

Boots of Swiftness

• Innate speed reduced from 60 to 45. 
• Slow resist of 25 percent removed.
• Attacks will now grant either plus 30 (melee) or plys 20 (ranged) speed for two seconds. 

Mercury’s Treads

• Cost reduced from 1100g to 1000g.
• Magic resist increased from 25 to 30.
• Tenacity decreased from 30 percent to 20 percent.

(Removed) Mobility Boots

Plated Steelcaps

• Cost decreased from 1100g to 1000g.
• Armor increased from 20 to 25.
• Block percentage reduced from 12 percent to eight percent.

(New) Symbiotic Soles

• Recipe: Boots plus 600g. This new item will cost 900g in total to craft.
• Movement speed base stat will be 35.
• Passive: you will get an empowered Recall.
• Quest: Once you’ve traveled 150000 units of distance, you can upgrade to Synchronized Souls.

(New) Synchronized Souls

• Movement speed base stat of 45.
• Passive: Your Recall is now empowered
• Passive: You will gain plus 45 movement speed when out of combat. 

(Adjusted) Zephyr

• New recipe: Berserker’s Greaves plus 2000g. This will cost 3100g in total to build.
• You must be level 15 to purchase. 
• Plus 20 percent slow resistance.
• Movement speed adjusted from 10 percent to 45 flat.
• Tenacity has been removed.
• Attack damage has been removed.
• Attack speed increased from 40 percent to 45 percent.
• New passive: Like the Wind: You gain five percent movement speed on-hit for six seconds. This can stack up to 15 percent movement speed (three stacks).

Basic Items

Dagger

• Attack speed was reduced from 12 percent to 10 percent.

‌Epic Items

Bami’s Cinder

• New recipe: Ruby Crystal, Glowing Mote, plus 250g. In total, this new recipe will cost 900g to build.
• New: Now grants plus five ability haste.
• Health was reduced from 300 to 200.

(New) Fated Ashes

• Recipe: Amplifying Tome plus 500g. The total build cost is 900g.
• Ability power base stat of 40.
• Passive: Inflame: Your ability damage will burn enemies for a second magic damage per second for three seconds. This increases by 20 per second to monsters. 

Hearthbound Axe

• New recipe: Long Sword, Dagger, Long Sword, plus 300g. The total build cost for this new recipe is 1300g.
• Attack damage increased from 15 to 20.
• Attack speed decreased from 25 percent to 20 percent.

(Removed) Kircheis Shard

Noonquiver

• New recipe: Long Sword, Cloak of Agility, plus 450g. The new cost for this item is 1400g.
• New: You will now get a plus 20 percent critical strike chance. 
• Attack damage was reduced from 30 to 25.
• Attack speed has been removed.

Recurve Bow

• Damage type has been adjusted from magic damage to physical damage.

(New) Scout’s Slingshot

• Recipe: Dagger plus 600g. The total cost to build this new item is 900g.
• Attack speed is now 20 percent.
• Passive: Bullseye: When you damage a champion, you’ll deal 40 magic damage. This has a 40-second cooldown and it’s reduced by one second on attack. 

Steel Sigil

• The recipe has been re-ordered to be symmetrical. Nothing has been added or removed from this recipe.

Verdant Barrier

• Cost decreased from 1700g to 1600.

Zeal

• Critical strike chance has been increased from 15 percent to 20 percent.

‌Crit Legendary Items

Bloodthirster

• New recipe: BF Sword, Pickaxe, and Vampire Scepter plus 325g. This item will now cost 3400g.
• You will no longer get additional attack damage when you’re above 70 percent health. 
• Excess lifesteal healing will be converted into an overshield of up to 50-400. This shield will decay after you’ve been out of combat for 25 seconds.
• Critical strike chance has been removed. 
• Attack damage has been increased from 55 to 80.

Collector

• New recipe: BF Sword, Serrated Dirk, Cloak of Agility, plus 300g. This item will now cost 3200g.
• Critical strike chance increased from 20 percent to 25 percent.
• Attack damage increased from 55 to 60.
• Lethality decreased from 16 to 15.

Essence Reaver

• New recipe: BF Sword, Caulfield’s Warhammer, Cloak of Agility, plus 200g. This item will now cost 3200g.
• This is no longer a Spellblade item.
• New passive: Basic attacks will refund 15  plus 10 percent basic attack damage mana on-hit.
• Critical strike chance increased from 20 percent to 25 percent.
• Ability haste has increased from 20 to 25.
• Attack damage increased from 60 to 65.

Immortal Shieldbow

• New recipe: Pickaxe, Noonquiver, plus 725g. Building this item will now cost 3000g.
• Critical strike chance increased from 20 percent to 25 percent.
• Attack damage increased from 50 to 55.
• Lifesteal has been removed.

Infinity Edge

• Cost increased from 3300g to 3400g.
• Critical strike chance increased from 20 percent to 25 percent.
• Attack damage increased from 65 to 80.

Kraken Slayer

• New recipe: Rectrix, Hearthbound Axe, Recurve Bow, plus 200g. This item will now cost 3100g.
• Critical strike chance has been removed.
• New: You will now get a plus seven percent movement speed. 
• Attack damage has been increased from 40 to 50.
• Attack speed has been increased from 35 percent to 40 percent.
  • Ornn item: The attack speed has been increased from 45 percent to 55 percent.
• Passive damage has been increased from up to x 2.0 on the third repeat trigger to up to x1.5 based on the target’s missing health.

Lord Dominik’s Regards

• Armor penetration increased from 35 percent to 40 percent.
• Critical strike chance increased from 20 percent to 25 percent.
• Attack damage increased from 40 to 45.
• Removed: You will no longer deal increased damage based on the target’s maximum health.

Mercurial Scimitar

• New recipe: Quicksilver Sash, Pickaxe, Vampiric Scepter, plus 225g. Building this item will now cost 3300g.
• Critical strike chance has now been removed.
• New: You will now get a plus 10 percent lifesteal.

Mortal Reminder

• Critical strike chance has been increased from 20 percent to 25 percent.

(Adjusted) Navori Flickerblade

• Previously called Navori Quickblades
• New recipe: Dagger, Zeal, Dagger, plus 900g. This will now cost 2600g to build.
• Critical strike chance has been increased from 20 percent to 25 percent
• Removed: Your champion will no longer get increased damage based on your critical strike chance. 
• Cooldown refund has increased from percent to 15 percent.
• Ability haste has been removed.
• Ability damage has been removed.
• New: You will now get seven percent movement speed and 40 percent attack speed. 
• Ornn’s “Flicker” upgrade will receive these changes but is not currently accessible. 

Phantom Dancer

• New recipe: Dagger, Zeal, Dagger, plus 900g. This item will now cost 2600g.
• Movement speed has been increased from 10 percent to 12 percent.
• Critical strike chance has been increased from 20 percent to 25 percent.
• Attack damage has been removed.
• Attack speed has been increased from 30 percent to 60 percent.
• Removed: You can’t get increased attack speed on attack. 

Rapid Firecannon

• New recipe: Zeal, Scout’s Slingshot, plus 600g. Building this item will now cost 2600g.
• Critical strike chance increased from 20 percent to 25 percent.
• Attack damage has been removed.
• Attack speed increased from 20 percent to 35 percent.

Runaan’s Hurricane

• New recipe: Zeal, Scout’s Slingshot, plus 600g. This item now costs 2600g.
• Removed: This item no longer applies 30 on-hit magic damage.
• Bolt’s total attack damage scaling has been increased from 40 percent to 55 percent.
• Critical strike chance has been increased from 20 percent to 25 percent.

Statikk Shiv

• New recipe: Scout’s Slingshot, Hearthbound Axe, plus 700g. This item now costs 2900g.
• Critical strike chance has now been removed.
• Attack speed has been increased from 30 percent to 40 percent
• New passives:
  • Electrospark: Killing non-champions causes chain lightning that deals 90 magic damage. This can hit up to six additional enemies. There is a three-second cooldown and a 500-bounce range. 
  • Electroshock: Takedowns on champions will deal x3.0 damage and have no cooldown, no bounce cap (but it’s limited to 186 bounces), and a 650 bounce range.

(Removed) Stormrazor

(New) Yun Tal Wildarrows

• Recipe: Pickaxe, Noonquiver, plus 925g. The total cost for this item is 3200g.
• Critical strike chance of 25 percent
• Attack damage of 65
• Passive: Serrated Edge: Critical strikes deal 35 percent total attack damage as additional physical damage over two seconds. This can stack.

Fighter/On-Hit Legendary items

Black Cleaver

• Shred per stack has increased from five percent to six percent. This can have a maximum of five stacks.

Blade of the Ruined King

• On-hit damage:
  • Ranged on-hit damage has decreased from nine percent to six percent.
  • Melee on-hit damage has been decreased from 12 percent to nine percent.
  • Monster cap on on-hit damage has been increased from 60 to 100.
• Attack damage increased from 40 to 55.
• Attack speed increased from 25 percent to 30 percent.
• Lifesteal increased from eight percent to 10 percent.
• Passive slow triggers from the first attack to the third attack.

(New) Overlord’s Bloodmail

• Recipe: Tunneler, Tunneler, plus 1000g. This item costs 3300g.
• Health base stat of 500.
• Attack damage base stat of 40.
• Passive: Tyranny: You gain two percent base health as attack damage. 
• Passive: Retribution: You gain up to 10 percent increased attack damage based on your missing health. This is maxed at 70 percent of your missing health. 

Ravenous Hydra

• Cast range has increased from 325 to 350

Terminus

• New recipe: Hearthbound Axe, Recurve Bow, plus 1000g. This item will now cost 3000g.
• Attack damage decreased from 40 to 35.
• Attack speed increased from 30 percent to 35 percent.

‌Tank Legendary Items

Abyssal Mask

• Cost decreased from 2400g to 2300g.
• Radius increased from 550 to 600.
• Magic resist shred adjusted from five plus 1.2 percent base health flat shred to 20 percent percent shred. There’s no longer any scaling.
• Innate magic resist decreased from 60 to 50.
• Magic resist per shredded enemy increased from nine to 10.

(Removed) Anathema’s Chains

Hollow Radiance

• New: plus 10 ability haste. 
• Health decreased from 600 to 450.

Knight’s Vow

• New recipe: Kindlegem, Chain Vest, Rejuvenation Bead, plus 300g. This will now cost 2200g.
• Armor decreased from 45 to 40.
• New: Plus 100 percent health regeneration.
• Damage redirection increased from 10 percent to 12 percent. The redirect will no longer double if the linked ally’s health is below 30 percent. 

Randuin’s Omen

• Removed: You will no longer inherit the Rock Solid passive from Warden’s Mail.
• Active slow increased from 55 percent to 70 percent.
• Active cooldown increased from 60 seconds to 90 seconds.
• Base health was reduced from 400 to 350.
• Armor increased from 55 to 75.

Sunfire Aegis

• New: Plus 10 ability haste. 
• Health was reduced from 500 to 350.

Unending Despair

• Cooldown was reduced from seven seconds to five seconds. 

Warmog’s Armor

• Health increased from 750 to 1000.
• Innate health regeneration decreased from 200 percent to 100 percent.

Winter’s Approach

• New recipe: Tear, Giant’s Belt, Kindlegem, plus 300g. This item will now cost 2400g.
• Health increased from 400 to 550.
• Health from mana scaling has been adjusted from eight percent total mana to 15 percent bonus mana.
• These changes also apply to Fimbulwinter.

Zeke’s Convergence

• New recipe: Kindlegem, Cloth Armor, Null-Magic Mantle, plus 650g. This item will now cost 2200g.
• Ability haste decreased from 20 to 10.
• Health increased from 200 to 300.
• Armor has been reduced from 30 to 25.
• New: Plus 25 magic resist. 
• Removed: Mana.

Mage Legendary Items

(New) Blackfire Torch

• Recipe: Lost Chapter, Fated Ashes, plus 700g. This costs 2800g to build.
• Ability haste of 25.
• Ability power of 90.
• Mana base of 600.
• Passive: Baleful Blaze: Ability damage burns an enemy for 20 plus four percent of your ability power magic damage per second for three seconds. This increases by 20 per second against monsters. 
• Passive: Blackfire: For every champion and epic or large monster affected by Baleful Blaze, you will gain four percent ability power.

Liandry’s Torment

• New recipe: Haunting Guise, Fated Ashes, plus 800g. This will now cost 3000g.

Luden’s Companion

• Cooldown has been adjusted from three seconds per charge to 12 seconds to gain all charges.
• Base damage increased from 45 to 60.
• Repeat hit damage increased from x0.35 to x0.5.

Assassin Legendary Items

Voltaic Cyclosword

• New recipe: Brutalizer, Long Sword, Long Sword, plus 863g. The total cost for this item is now 2900g.

‌Support Legendary Items

Dawncore

• New recipe: Bandleglass Mirror, Forbidden Idol, Forbidden Idol, plus 250g. This now costs 2700g.
• Removed: Summoner haste.
• Removed: Ability haste. This has also been removed from Ornn’s item.
• Mana regeneration decreased from 150 percent to 100 percent.
  • Ornn item mana regeneration increased from 225 percent to 250 percent.
• Innate ability power increased from 40 to 60.
  • Ornn item ability power increased from 60 to 70.
• Passive ability power per 100 percent mana regeneration increased from five to 10.
• New: Plus 16 innate heal and shield power.
• Passive heal and shield power per 100 percent mana regeneration decreased from three percent to two percent. 

Echoes of Helia

• Maximum shards decreased from three to two.
• Healing per shard is now 75 (max shards of 150). 
• Damage per shard increased from 45 to 60. Maximum shards decreased from 135 to 120.

Shurelya’s Battlesong

• Innate movement speed decreased from eight percent to five percent.
  • Ornn item movement speed decreased from 10 percent to seven percent. 
• Ability power decreased from 55 to 50.
  • Ornn item ability power decreased from 70 to 65.

It’s important to thoroughly review all the upcoming item changes in Patch 14.10 for League of Legends. This will ensure that you’re well-prepared for the adjustments when the patch rolls out. According to the patch schedule, LoL Patch 14.10 will roll out on the live servers on May 15th.

In an effort to enhance the consistency of hitboxes for each champion in League of Legends, game designer Phreak has addressed existing inconsistencies. The initial wave of adjustments is slated to debut in the upcoming Patch 14.9 update, set to roll out next week.

Riot Phroxzon talked about Phreak’s focus on consistency during a patch preview on April 22. They want to make it easier to select champions and target them with spells. Phroxzon mentioned that champions’ hitboxes should match their size better, like not having a “Yordle-sized” Warwick or Briar.

Over the years, there have been small changes to these features, mostly for single-target attacks or abilities like Graves’ Q and Nautilus’ Q. Recently, Smolder had a small adjustment because his hitbox didn’t match his model exactly.

In Patch 14.9, 34 champions will have their hitboxes changed in three areas: the actual hitbox, the clickbox, or their ability to block minions. Yuumi and K’Sante will have changes in all three areas, with most champions getting changes to their clickbox, which is the area around the champion’s model.

We don’t know if every champion will get these changes eventually, but many are getting updated next week. The goal is to make all units in the game more consistent, not just champions.

We’ll probably get a list of all the champions getting changes before Patch 14.9 comes out next week. This update will also have changes to the ranked system and more nerfs for Skarner.

Predator rune in League of Legends desperately needs an update

Within the League of Legends community, there’s a growing chorus of players calling for Riot Games to either completely overhaul or eliminate the Predator rune from the game. This plea comes as a result of the rune’s dismal popularity among players, prompting many to suggest replacing it with a different option, which could potentially introduce new strategies to the MOBA.

In League of Legends, runes provide players with a variety of enhancements based on their preferences. These runes shape specific playstyles, potentially transforming how certain champions are approached. These enhancements can range from increased damage to enhanced defenses.

The Predator rune, found within the Domination tree, is typically favored by assassins and aggressive champions seeking to dish out damage and bridge the gap between themselves and their targets.

Initially, Predator granted an enchantment to boots that bestowed a burst of speed when moving towards enemies, a feature seemingly tailor-made for jungle champions. However, despite its apparent suitability, the rune has failed to gain traction among players, leading many to advocate for its removal.

Expressing their sentiments on a Reddit thread, players lamented the underwhelming status of the Predator rune, with many saying that it should be replaced by a more appealing option. While acknowledging that some players might miss it, the consensus is that they would be in the minority.

Originally, the Predator rune was considered overpowered, prompting subsequent nerfs and adjustments. However, despite these efforts, it has fallen behind other rune choices in terms of effectiveness. This decline is particularly disappointing for players who appreciated how the rune altered gameplay dynamics.

Some players reminisced about other runes, such as Unsealed Spellbook and Kleptomancy, which have since been removed from the game. These runes were praised for their ability to drastically alter gameplay strategies. However, with no updates to the Predator rune since Season 12, it appears unlikely that it will receive any significant changes in the near future.

Set to go live on the League client for the entirety of the second split of the ranked season, which spans from May through September, this version of Arena, as revealed by Riot Games in their dev blog, is poised to redefine the player experience.

New Map

One of the most anticipated additions is the introduction of a brand-new map dubbed “The Koi Pond.” This visually captivating arena boasts 3 distinct sections, providing ample space for thrilling 2v2 battles. With features like the Bloom Bridge, portals, and blast cones facilitating fluid movement between these segments, strategic maneuvering is key to securing victory.

In line with the new map, players can expect a revamped shopping experience within Arena. Aligning with the evolving thematic elements of League of Legends throughout Split 2, the introduction of a dedicated shop area promises to enrich the gameplay with opportunities for tactical decision-making.

Prismatic items and Anvils

Moreover, Arena introduces a groundbreaking item tier known as “Prismatic.” These exclusive items boast unparalleled stats and effects, empowering players to build unque champion builds.

Unlike conventional items, Prismatic items cannot be purchased directly from the shop; instead, players are presented with a selection of random Prismatics during specific rounds, reminiscent of the Augments system from previous version.

Arena also introduces the concept of Anvils, consumable items available for purchase in the shop. These Anvils offer players a choice of three random items within predefined categories, ranging from Prismatic and Legendary to Stat. Not only are Anvils a cost-effective way to purchasing individual items, but they also add an element of unpredictability to itemization strategies.

Rank System

In addition to gameplay enhancements, Arena brings about a revamped ranked system, set to kick off with a one-patch pre-season on patch 14.10. This new system accommodates party sizes ranging from 1 to 8 players, fostering diverse team comps while maintaining balance and fairness. Furthermore, the ranked season will be accompanied by refined matchmaking rules, ensuring a competitive yet enjoyable experience for all players.

Excitement for Arena’s return is palpable, with the mode already making its debut on the League of Legends PBE on April 15. Its official release for the wider player base is scheduled for May 1, coinciding with the launch of patch 14.9. While the ranked system’s implementation is slated for patch 14.10, players can rest assured that Riot Games is committed to delivering an immersive experience.

The gaming community is buzzing with anticipation for Riot Games’ ambitious project, an MMO based in the expansive universe of League of Legends. Despite the lack of an official title or even a codename, the game has garnered significant attention.

However, the development journey has been anything but smooth, leading to concerns among the fanbase about the eventual release of this highly awaited game.

In a development that broke a year-long silence without substantial updates, Mark Merrill, Riot’s Chief Product Officer, shed light on the current state of the project. He revealed that the development team faced a pivotal moment, choosing to “reset the direction” of the MMO.

This strategic pivot aims to ensure the game can offer a unique experience within the crowded MMO market space. While this decision underscores Riot’s commitment to quality and distinctiveness, it also implies a longer development timeline, delaying further updates and pushing back the eventual release.

“The initial vision just wasn’t different enough from what you can play today,”

“We don’t believe you all want an MMO that you’ve played before with a Runeterra coat of paint; to truly do justice to the potential of Runeterra and to meet the incredibly high expectations of players around the world, we need to do something that truly feels like a significant evolution of the genre.”

To steer the MMO in its new direction, Riot Games has appointed Fabrice Condominas as the executive producer. Condominas brings a wealth of experience from his time at major industry players like Riot, BioWare, and EA, promising a fresh and seasoned perspective to the project’s leadership.

Riot Games has maintained a cautious approach regarding the MMO’s release, avoiding any commitments to specific launch dates or windows. This discretion is even more pronounced now, with the development team’s strategic shift underscoring the uncertainty of the project’s timeline.

Initial speculations, dating back two years, suggested a possible launch around 2025. However, given the recent overhaul in development strategy, any predictions regarding the game’s release have become increasingly speculative.

The League of Legends MMO is set to be a monumental addition to Riot Games’ portfolio, expanding on the lore-rich universe already beloved by fans. While the wait may be longer than expected, the promise of a game that stands out in the MMO genre makes the anticipation worthwhile.

Throughout the history of League of Legends, players have engaged in passionate discussions and arguments on various topics, but none have rivaled the intensity of the age-old dispute regarding whether the D or F key is the correct one for Flash, a critical Summoner Spell used by almost all champions.

The battle between the D players and the F has persisted since the inception of the game, with players defending their preferred key in a rivalry that has become legendary within the League of Legends community.

However, the latest patch notes, specifically in Patch 14.2, contain a revelation from Riot Games that decisively settles the debate.

LoL devs on Flash D or F

Within the patch notes addressing bug fixes and improvements, Riot Games acknowledged a particular issue related to Flash.

“Fixed a bug that caused players to be able to flash out of grounded zones they had teleported onto if they were spamming the key, F.”

The bug in question allowed players to Flash out of grounded zones they had teleported onto if they were rapidly pressing the key, designated as “F.” This revelation serves as the developers’ official stance on the matter, confirming that the correct key is indeed “F.”

The resolution of this age-old question by the League of Legends developers, asserting that “F is for Flash,” has put an end to the protracted dispute, offering clarity to players who have been divided on this issue for years.

As the community absorbs this definitive statement, it adds a new statement to the game, reinforcing the idea that clarity and consistency in gameplay mechanics contribute to a more enjoyable and unified player experience.

As part of their commitment to refining the matchmaking system, improvements have been implemented since the commencement of Season 2024, with specific focus on adjustments to LP gains and losses for players in the Emerald and higher tiers.

The developers have set a forward-looking tone by teasing the potential incorporation of a new MMR tool called TrueSkill 2 later in the year. While this tool holds promise for the future, the immediate attention in Patch 14.2 has been directed towards resolving existing issues and bugs within the current matchmaking. The aim is to provide a more stable and reliable matchmaking experience for players.

Patch 14.2 Ranked MMR and Matchmaking changes

• Reducing the amount of games of demotion protection from tier boundaries (eg. Gold to Silver). This should only affect people who seed/promote into the bottom of a rank tier (eg. Gold 4) and then lose many games in a row. It will make no difference if you’ve been in the rank for a while.
• Fixed a bug where a small number of Diamond 1 players would sometimes receive negative LP gains (losing more LP on losses than gaining on wins). Unfortunately, while we cannot immediately resolve this issue for existing accounts, the problem will resolve itself with some games.
• Fixed a bug where players who would be seeded into Iron IV were seeded into Iron II with negative LP gains.

Outlined in the official patch notes are several fixes targeting bugs and issues within the system. Although these changes do not represent a fundamental overhaul of the matchmaking structure, they signify a dedication to addressing immediate concerns and ensuring the integrity of the competitive environment.

Notably, a specific adjustment has been made for Diamond 1 players, offering a positive shift in LP gains after just one win and one defeat, provided their win rate remains within the normal range. It’s important to note that players in this tier may need to participate in a few additional games to observe the full effects of these changes.

While the current patch primarily focuses on bug fixes and immediate concerns, the community is encouraged to anticipate more substantial alterations and improvements to MMR and matchmaking in upcoming patches.

League of Legends, renowned for its complexity with diverse champion abilities, matchups, and team dynamics, boasts a steep learning curve that can be intimidating for new players.

Understanding the complexity of the game often involves a trial-and-error approach, which may discourage new players from playing the game. Recognizing this challenge, Riot Games introduced the Practice Tool, providing players with a sandbox environment to experiment with champions, combos, and their skills.

Practice Tool receives substantial QoL updates

While the Practice Tool has been available for a considerable period, Riot is now elevating the mode by introducing new features to enhance and customize players’ experiences.

In the latest patch, one notable addition allows players to apply specific status effects to themselves. This innovative feature enables testing of various interactions without the need for another players or bots, offering options like Stunned, Silenced, Blinded, Rooted, and more. It’s worth noting, however, that these effects can only be applied to the player and not to enemies.

Players can also copy items from themselves to bots. This functionality empowers players to assess the damage they deal against units with resistance, providing valuable insights into item effectiveness and strategic decision-making.

Moreover, the update allows players to apply spell shields to units, preventing the activation of the first spell upon impact. This proves beneficial for players seeking to examine interactions with different spells without the necessity of having another player plays a champion equipped with a spell shield.

The continuous evolution of the Practice Tool underscores Riot Games’ commitment to fostering a learning-friendly environment for players of all skill levels. These new features not only expand the possibilities for experimentation but also contribute to the refinement of the experience within League of Legends.