League of Legends Patch 14.10, a significant mid-season update, is set to introduce sweeping changes across champions, items, runes, and systems. Riot Games is aiming to rebalance the game and address key areas like AD carry itemization, runes, and specific champion adjustments.
Patch Release Details
League Patch 14.10 is scheduled to go live on Wednesday, May 15, following Riot’s official 2024 patch plans. This mid-season update will include substantial changes, so players should anticipate extended downtime during the patch deployment.
Key Release Times:
- 3pm CT (NA)
- 5am GMT (EU West)
- 3am CET (EU North East)
- 8am KR (Korea)
AD Carry Itemization Overhaul
One of the most significant changes in Patch 14.10 is the overhaul of AD carry itemization. Riot is adjusting Legendary–quality critical strike items to provide a 5% increase in crit chance universally. Additionally, AD items will now grant bonuses to a maximum of two scaling stats instead of three, impacting the viability of many champions in the bot lane.
Ranked Split and Reset
Patch 14.10 will mark the beginning of the second ranked split of the year. With this update, the ranked rewards track will refresh, and players’ ranks will reset, initiating a new ranked climb for the season.
Champion Updates
Corki
Corki will receive significant ability changes in this patch to enhance his early-game performance and viability as a non-traditional bot lane champion.
Rune Removal
Two runes, Predator and Lethal Tempo, are being sunset in Patch 14.10. Riot has deemed these runes either minimally impactful or overly dominant, prompting their removal from the game.
Faerie Court Skins
Four champions—Lux, Lillia, Soraka, and Tristana—are receiving new Faerie Court skins, adding to the existing lineup of magical-themed skins in League of Legends.
Detailed Champion Changes
Here’s a quick overview of some champion-specific changes coming in Patch 14.10:
- Cassiopeia: Rune adjustments with the removal of Magical Footwear.
- Cho’Gath: Buffs to E damage cap against monsters.
- Jax: Range indicator adjustments.
- Nocturne: Q range indicator enhancements.
- Sett: Added monster damage to E.
- Skarner: Q adjustments and R cast time reduction.
- Tryndamere: Passive critical strike chance buffs at 100 Fury.
- Viego: Q healing increase from minion marks.
- Yasuo & Yone: Passive critical strike adjustments.
Items, Runes, and System Changes
Patch 14.10 will introduce numerous item and rune adjustments, along with system refinements and balance changes to enhance gameplay and strategic diversity.
Conclusion
League of Legends Patch 14.10 promises to be a transformative update, with changes aimed at revitalizing gameplay across various roles and game systems. Stay tuned for the official patch notes to explore all the adjustments and improvements coming to Summoner’s Rift!