Riot Games has officially introduced BRAWL, the highly anticipated new game mode coming to League of Legends with Patch 25.10. Alongside major updates in Season 2 of 2025, this mode promises to shake up the gameplay experience with a unique objective-based format.
What is BRAWL in League of Legends?
BRAWL is a fresh and fast-paced mode designed to offer intense team fights without traditional structures like towers or nexuses. Set in a new, vibrant map, players are pushed into relentless skirmishes with a clear objective: reduce the opponent’s life points to zero by pushing minions into their portal.
In this 5v5 combat mode, players have 10 minutes to outmaneuver their rivals by securing kills and pushing waves of minions toward the enemy’s side. Each action has a point value, creating a thrilling and strategic race.
A New Map: Welcome to Bandle City
Bandle City, the exclusive map for BRAWL, sets itself apart from ARAM and Summoner’s Rift. While it also embraces the chaos of a single lane, it includes side paths for additional tactical maneuvers.
Unlike ARAM, this new battlefield offers mobility routes around the main lane, encouraging creativity and quick reactions. There are no turrets or nexus objectives, placing full focus on teamfighting and wave management.
Core Mechanics of BRAWL Mode
The new mode introduces a point-based system instead of traditional objectives:
Key Rules of BRAWL
Each team starts with 250 life points.
Killing a champion deducts 5 points from the enemy.
Killing a minion deducts 1 point.
Each minion that enters the portal subtracts 1 point.
When enemy life is low, portal minion points are disabled, raising the stakes for direct combat.
This structure turns every skirmish into a meaningful decision, especially as the life total drops and tactics shift.
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How BRAWL Changes the League of Legends Experience
BRAWL breaks the mold of traditional LoL modes by removing objectives like Baron or Dragon, focusing purely on combat, positioning, and team coordination.
This format is likely to appeal to players who enjoy ARAM, but want something more competitive, fast-paced, and different from the standard Summoner’s Rift formula.
It also brings a fresh environment to the League of Legends ecosystem, as Riot continues expanding the game’s replayability with new experimental game modes.
BRAWL Release Date: When Can You Play It?
According to Riot Games, BRAWL is set to launch with Patch 25.10, expected to release in mid-May 2025. The mode is part of the Season 2 update, which also includes gameplay changes and the return of the Spirit Blossom theme.
If you’re eager to experience this new format, keep an eye on Riot’s official patch release calendar for precise timing.