Patch 14.22 is now available on the PBE, giving players a preview of the impactful updates coming to League of Legends. Alongside new Arcane-themed content, Riot Games has prepared a round of balance adjustments, targeting popular champions in the current meta.
Here’s everything you need to know about the pre-patch notes for Patch 14.22.
Arcane Content and New Champion Ambessa
In anticipation of Arcane Season 2, League of Legends is introducing new content inspired by the hit series. Players can look forward to the addition of Ambessa Medarda, a prominent character from Arcane, as she joins the roster. This update will also bring Progress Bridge to ARAM and revive the Arcane aesthetic throughout the Rift.
Champion Adjustments in Patch 14.22
In the latest patch preview, David “Riot Phreak” Turley unveiled significant buffs and nerfs for champions across the board. These adjustments aim to improve the performance of underutilized champions while reigning in some dominant picks.
Champion Buffs
The following champions are receiving buffs in Patch 14.22 to boost their effectiveness on the Rift:
- Blitzcrank – Enhancements to sustain his role in the support meta.
- Briar – Additional power to refine her kit.
- Fizz – A damage boost to assist his burst playstyle.
- Irelia – Improved tools to make her more viable in solo lanes.
- Katarina – Buffs targeting her mid-game spike.
- Kayle – Increased power scaling for late-game impact.
- Rumble – Optimizations to enhance his team fight contributions.
- Swain – Further tweaks to help his rework find success.
- Varus – Adjustments to bolster his AD Carry role.
- Vayne – Increased utility for high-mobility AD Carry play.
- Vel’Koz – Damage and utility boosts for better poke.
- Vi – Enhanced durability in skirmishes.
- Wukong – Power increases to improve his team fight presence.
Champion Nerfs
Several champions dominating the current meta are receiving nerfs to balance their power. Notable adjustments include:
- Aatrox – Lowered sustain to mitigate lane dominance.
- Anivia – Tweaks to her control abilities.
- Corki – Reductions to burst potential.
- Illaoi – Modifications to her dueling capabilities.
- Jax – Reduced effectiveness, particularly in his scaling.
- Lillia – Adjustments to make her less oppressive.
- Mordekaiser – Nerfs to his survivability.
- Poppy – Reduced tankiness in the jungle.
- Seraphine – Lowered healing and utility in team fights.
- Shen – Decreased durability in early trades.
- Sylas – Adjusted cooldowns and scaling.
- Syndra – Damage reductions to balance her poke.
- Udyr – Tweaks to his mobility and survivability.
Conclusion
Patch 14.22 for League of Legends will officially go live on November 6, bringing an array of champion updates, new Arcane-themed content, and the debut of Ambessa. With these changes, Riot aims to refresh the game’s balance and keep gameplay engaging for all players.
Make sure to check out the update and explore the new additions to the Rift.