The upcoming Patch 14.21 for League of Legends marks one of the final updates of 2024, arriving on October 23. With only three patches left this year, the community can expect significant changes as the season comes to a close. Here’s a detailed look at what players can expect in this substantial update.
Major Champion Changes
Patch 14.21 introduces adjustments to over 25 champions, including popular picks like Teemo, Gangplank, Kai’Sa, Kassadin, and Yone. Here’s a summary of the key champion updates:
Buffs to Champions
- Azir: Health regeneration increased from 5 to 7; base AD increased from 52 to 56.
- Corki: Passive damage increased from 15% to 20%; W damage increased to 200-500 + 2.0 bonus AD.
- Gangplank: Mana regeneration increased from 7.5 to 8; E cooldown reduced.
- Irelia: Q mana cost decreased from 20 to 15; damage increased from 5-85 + 0.6 total AD to 5-85 + 0.7 total AD.
- Kayle: W mana cost reduced from 90-130 to 75-115.
- Malphite: Base health increased from 644 to 665.
- Teemo: Passive movement speed increase from 10-26% to 12-28%.
Nerfs to Champions
- Aurelion Sol: Base health decreased from 620 to 600; E damage reduced from 50-150 + 0.8 AP to 50-150 + 0.6 AP.
- Camille: Base health decreased from 670 to 650; W damage reduced significantly.
- Kai’Sa: Passive damage adjustments reduce early game effectiveness.
- Kassadin: AP ratio changes on Q and E, reducing damage output.
Neutral Adjustments
- Swain: Adjustments include lower base health and changes to Q and E abilities, shifting power dynamics in gameplay.
Rune Adjustments
- Legendary Tempo: Attack speed per stack increased from 5% to 6%; maximum attack speed increased from 30% to 36%.
Item Nerfs
- Blade of the Ruined King: Damage on hit reduced from 10/6% of current health to 8/5%.
- Sorcerer’s Shoes: Magic penetration reduced from 15 to 12.
Map Rewards Changes
- Void Larvae now count towards objective rewards, with changes to experience and gold differences aimed at balancing gameplay.
Conclusion
Patch 14.21 is poised to bring sweeping changes to League of Legends, with notable adjustments to champion stats, runes, and items as we approach the end of 2024.
These modifications will likely influence the competitive scene as players adapt to the new dynamics. As always, players should test these changes in practice modes before heading into ranked games.