League of Legends (LoL), the acclaimed MOBA from Riot Games, is experiencing a significant start to its new season. Riot has announced a hotfix for patch 14.1, a response to the dynamic challenges posed by the season’s launch.
Understanding the Hotfix and Its Impact
As is customary at the start of each season, Riot Games introduced a slew of updates for League of Legends. This includes terrain modifications in the Rift, removal of mythic items, new objectives, and changes to existing ones like Baron and Herald.
With so much new content on the server, it’s not uncommon for the game’s balance to be slightly off-kilter initially. To address this, Riot often releases a “hotfix” – a quick adjustment to the current version. Riot Phroxzon confirmed that the first patch of 2024 will include such a fix.
Champion Adjustments
Buffs
- Corki
- Zed
- Lux
- Ezreal
- Naafiri
- Zac
Nerfs
- Aphelios
- Fizz
- Gwen
- Kayle
- LeBlanc
- Singed
- Taric
- Teemo
Item Changes
Buffs
- Essence Reaver
- Steelplated Heart
- Arrogance
- Profane Hydra
- Ravenous Hydra
- Breakthrough
- Tiamat
Nerfs
- The Collector
- Hextech Rocket Belt
- Storm Surge
- Titanic Hydra
- Pathfinder
Overall:
Overall, we're pretty happy with how the patch has landed.
– No critical bugs (there's a few bugs with Rift Herald, Hwei, etc. that we're fixing)
– Balance is decent (no champion moved more than 4% in either direction)Shoutout to QA, Engineering in particular for… pic.twitter.com/sEMsDXE06X
— Matt Leung-Harrison (@RiotPhroxzon) January 12, 2024
Riot Games aims to restore a semblance of normalcy to the game’s state, at least until the next version. Specific statistical changes are yet to be detailed but are expected to be included in the patch notes.
Balancing the New Season
To stay ahead in LoL esports, players should keep a keen eye on these updates. The hotfix indicates Riot’s commitment to maintaining a balanced and engaging gaming environment. Adjusting strategies and understanding the new dynamics will be key for players aiming to excel in this evolving landscape.