Patch 14.22 for League of Legends will bring significant changes affecting many aspects of the game.
Champion Buffs
Some champions have received noteworthy buffs. For instance, Blitzcrank now boasts increased E-damage scaling from total AD, and Kayle will receive more base health and an improved passive ability. Additionally, Wukong and Fizz have been given amplified damage and AP scaling, potentially making them stronger at various stages of the game.
Champions | Buffs |
Blitzcrank | E total AD ratio: 1.8 ⇒ 2.0 |
Briar | E total AD ratio: 1.8 ⇒ 2.0 |
Fizz | Q AP ratio: 0.4 ⇒ 0.55 | W active AP ratio: 0.4 ⇒ 0.45 |
Irelia | Passive now refreshes on structures | Passive structure damage: 0% ⇒ 50% |
Katarina | E CD: 14-8 ⇒ 13-6 | R CD: 90/60/45 ⇒ 75/60/45 |
Kayle | Passive AS: 6% + 0,5% AP ⇒ 6% + 1% AP | Max AS: 30% + 2.5% AP ⇒ 30% + 5% AP |
Rumble | Base HP: 625 ⇒ 655 |
Swain | Magic resist: 30 + 1.3 ⇒ 31 + 1.55 | Q damage: 60-160 ⇒ 60-180 | E CD: 14-10 ⇒ 12-10 | R heal HP ratio: 1.25% ⇒ 1.5% |
Varus | W on-hit damage: 5-25 ⇒ 8-28 |
Vayne | R bonus AD: 25/40/55 ⇒ 35/50/65 |
Vel'Koz | E cooldown reduced from 16-12 seconds to 14-12 seconds | R cooldown reduced from 120/100/80 seconds to 100/90/80 seconds. |
Vi | Passive shield increased from 12% max HP to 14% max HP |
Wukong | Mana 300 ⇒ 330, W СD 22-14 ⇒ 18-14 seconds |
Champion Nerfs
Many popular champions have been nerfed. Aatrox and Anivia have seen reductions in armor and magic damage scaling. Mordekaiser and Seraphine have also been affected by decreases in their damage and health. These changes may impact their popularity in games and the overall meta.
Champions | Nerfs |
Aatrox | R bonus AD reduced from 20-45% ⇒ 20-40% |
Anivia | Armor growth reduced from 4.9 to 4.5 | E AP ratio reduced from 0.6 to 0.55 |
Corki | AD growth reduced from 2.5 to 2, Mana growth reduced from 54 to 40 |
Illiaoi | Base AD reduced from 68 to 65; Mana growth reduced from 60 to 50 |
Jax | R cooldown increased from 100/90/80 to 110/100/90 seconds, R active damage reduced from 150/250/350 to 100/175/250 |
Lilia | Armor growth reduced from 5.2 to 4.5, Passive monster heal reduced from 39-54 to 39 |
Mordekaiser | E damage reduced from 70-130 + 0.6 AP to 60-120 + 0.4 AP |
Poppy | Base AD reduced from 64 to 60, Level 1 attack speed reduced from 0.625 to 0.658 |
Seraphine | Q AP ratio reduced from 0.6 to 0.5 |
Shen | P cooldown increased from 10 to 11 seconds, cooldown refund adjusted from 4-7.5 seconds to 4-8 seconds, R shield reduced from 130/290/450 + 16% bonus HP to 120/220/320 + 15% bonus HP |
Sylas | Health growth reduced from 129 to 122 |
Syndra | W damage reduced from 70-230 + 0.7 to 70-210 + 0.65 |
Udyr | R base damage reduced from 80-440 to 80-360, R + R damage reduced from 8-16% max HP to 8-14% max HP, R + R monster cap reduced from 60 + 400% AP + 800% bonus AD to 80-400 (scaling with level) |
Changes in Items and System
The patch also tweaks the parameters of many items. Youmuu's Ghostblade and Statikk Shiv have been altered in attributes, increasing their costs and damage parameters. Additionally, the summoner spell Barrier has been adjusted to provide reduced shield strength. Furthermore, a change was made to the minion movement speed system and the application range of Smite.
Champions | Adjustments |
Maokai | Move speed increased from 330 to 335, Base HP increased from 635 to 665, E move speed scaling based on boots changed from 400/425/445/460 to 400-460 based on level (level 1-13) |
K'Sante | Q damage reduced from 80-200 to 70-190, R + E dash speed increased from 950 + movement speed to 1250 + movement speed |
System | Adjustments |
Barrier | Shield adjusted from 120-480 to 100-460 |
Side Lane Minion Move Speed | 120 bonus move speed until minute 14, scaling down until minute 14 |
Smite Targeting Forgiveness | Targeting forgiveness on epic monsters reduced from 300 to 125. Smiting a voidgrub corpse will now target a living voidgrub less often |
Opportunity | Attack damage increased from 50 to 55, Move speed reduced from 4% to 0%, Preparation cooldown changed from 10/6 seconds to 11/7 seconds, Build path changed to Rectrix ⇒ Pickaxe + Long Sword |
Yoomuu's Gostblade | Attack damage reduced from 60 to 55, Move speed increased from 0% to 4%, Build path changed to Pickaxe + Long Sword |
Statikk Shiv | Price reduced from 2900 to 2700 gold, AD: 50 ⇒ 40, AS: 40% ⇒ 30%, Electrospark: 120 damage to 6 targets on kill, 3 sec CD ⇒ 60 damage (85 to minions/monsters) for 3 attacks with a 25-10 second cooldownElectroshock: 270 damage to 186 targets on takedown ⇒ Refreshes Electrospark on takedown |
Yun Tal Windarrows | Price increased from 2950 to 3000 gold, Pickaxe + Noonquiver ⇒ BF Sword + Slingshot + Long Sword, AD reduced from 60 to 50, NEW: 25% AS, Crit: 25% ⇒ 0% + 0.2% crit chance on attack, up to 25%, New passive "Flurry": Gain 30% attack speed for 4 seconds upon attacking an enemy champion, with a 40-second cooldown, CD, -1 on-hit, -2 on-crit, Serrated Edge removed - passive skill |
Champion Balance Overhaul and New Challenges for Players
The new Patch 14.22 may significantly alter the current meta, strengthening the positions of some champions while weakening others. Players will need to adapt to these changes and rethink their strategies to utilize the new strengths of their characters or avoid the weakened ones. This patch will also introduce a new champion, Ambessa, and a new skin line.
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