Riot Games introduced preliminary changes in patch 25.9 aimed at improving gameplay and combating negative behavior. One of the key innovations is the implementation of an updated system against intentional losing (inting). The mechanism was developed for precise identification of negative behavior and is being launched in a limited format to minimize errors. If successful, the system will gradually expand.

With the start of the second season, players can expect a visual upgrade: an updated Spirit Blossom map, a reworked death screen, and changes to Atahan. The head reward system will also be revamped. The timing of Grub's appearance has changed, which may affect roaming priorities and map control. For this reason, Riot has temporarily postponed changes for "stagnant" champions.

Champion Buffs:

• Annie → Q: 70–210 (+80% AP) → 80–240 (+80% AP), W mana: 90–110 → 70–90, R magic penetration: 10–15% → 15–20%
• Ashe → Q AD increase: 111/117/123/129/135% → 110/117.5/125/132.5/140%, Q AS: 25/35/35/55/65% → 25/37.5/50/67.5/75%
• K'Sante → W damage: 40–120 → 45–165
• Leona → P duration: 1.5s → 2.5s, Q mana: 35 → 30, E mana: 60 → 40–60
• Morgana → E shield: 80/135/190/245/300 → 100/155/210/265/320, R damage: 175/250/325 → 200/275/350, R MS: 10/35/60% → 20/40/60%
• Orianna → Q mana: 30–50 → 35
• Shen → Q damage to max HP: 4–6% → 5–7%

Champion Nerfs:

• Gwen (primarily in the jungle role) → Armor growth: 5.2 → 4.7, P damage to monsters: 5 + 15% AP → 5 + 10% AP, Q additional damage: 10–30 + 5% AP → 10–30 + 2% AP
• Kalista → HP: 600 → 580, AD: 59 → 57, AD growth: 3.25 → 4, E damage: 10–50 → 5–45
• Naafiri → W CD: 22–18 → 26–18, E1 damage: 15–55 (+50% AD) → 15–55 (+40% AD)
• Yorick → Ghost damage: 100% → 150%

System Buffs:

• Ignite: strengthened from level 6 and above to compete with Teleport at high ranks → Damage: 70–410 → 70–475 (from level 6)
• Unflinching → Control resistance during control and for 2 seconds after: 6–12% → 10%

Item Changes:

• Rod of Ages → HP: 400 → 350, AP: 50 → 45
• Biscuits→ Health restoration: 12% of missing health → 20% of missing health (increases to 100% at 70% missing health)
• Feat Boots → Cost of T3 boots: 750g → 500g → Removed movement speed bonus from Swiftnarch → now gives Adaptive Force equal to 5% of speed → Speed from Swiftnarch: 70 → 65 → Out-of-combat speed bonus from Forever Forward: 10% → 8%
• Symbiotic Soles: → MS: 40 → 45, removed enhanced recall from base boot
• Boots of Swiftness: → MS: 60 → 55
  

The updates in patch 25.9 have the potential to impact the current game meta, especially ahead of the second competitive season. The buff to Ignite, boot adjustments, and changes to Grub timings may alter early priorities and roaming strategies. The new system against negative behavior, if proven effective, will become an important tool for enhancing match quality.