The first major patch of 2025 is here with thrilling updates that promise to shake up League of Legends’ competitive scene.
The highly anticipated Patch 25.S1.1 for League of Legends introduces a fresh wave of changes designed to enhance gameplay, from the debut of new Epic monsters to revamped systems like Feats of Strength and Nexus turrets.
Get ready for an entirely new experience as you dive into the updated Noxian Summoner’s Rift and explore the potential impact of these significant changes. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect.
Atakhan: The New Epic Monster
The Noxian-themed Summoner’s Rift is receiving its first Epic monster, Atakhan, set to appear at the 20:00 minute mark. But the twist is that his appearance and power will be influenced by the amount of action that has occurred in the game. Depending on the intensity of champion kills and damage, Atakhan will either take the form of Voracious Atakhan or Ruinous Atakhan.
- Voracious Atakhan Buff: Grants +40 gold bonus per champion takedown for the rest of the game and allows for a champion’s respawn after 5.5 seconds (once per match).
- Ruinous Atakhan Buff: Provides a +25% increase to all Epic monster rewards and adds +6 Bloody Petals.
This introduces a dynamic strategy where the outcome of Atakhan’s defeat could turn the tide of a match, offering more than just a reward but also a momentum-shifting buff.
Nexus Turrets: A Game-Changer
The addition of respawning Nexus turrets is another significant change in Patch 25.S1.1. After the initial destruction of these turrets, they will regenerate in full health after just 3 minutes, providing an important safeguard for teams who have lost ground in the game. This change is aimed at reducing the feeling of a hopeless game when one team destroys all Nexus turrets.
Additionally, the new look of turrets is inspired by Noxian artillery, aligning with the theme of the updated Rift.
Feats of Strength: The Path to Triumphant Boots
In a bid to refine early-game objectives, Feats of Strength replaces the old First Blood and First Turret bonuses. Teams can now compete for these goals:
- First Blood
- First Turret
- First Team to Slay Three Epic Monsters
Achieving two of these goals grants teams access to upgraded Triumphant boots, which come with various perks based on the type of boots equipped. These boots offer valuable bonuses, such as:
- Triumphant Berserker’s Greaves: +5% Attack Speed
- Triumphant Ionian Boots of Lucidity: +5 Haste
- Triumphant Sorcerer’s Shoes: +4 Magic Penetration
- Triumphant Plated Steelcaps: +5 Armor
- Triumphant Mercury’s Treads: +5 Magic Resistance
Furthermore, these boots can be further upgraded once you have two legendary items, adding even more strategic depth.
New Boot Upgrades and More
The patch also introduces several Boot Upgrades, which become available after completing two legendary items. These upgrades offer unique enhancements, including:
- Gunmetal Greaves (Berserker’s Greaves Upgrade): +10% Attack Speed and increased movement speed upon attacking.
- Crimson Lucidity (Ionian Boots of Lucidity Upgrade): +10 Haste with movement speed boosts after certain actions.
- Spellslinger’s Shoes (Sorcerer’s Shoes Upgrade): +3 Magic Penetration and increased movement speed.
These upgrades provide additional customization for champions, allowing players to better tailor their builds for specific playstyles.
Champion Adjustments
Patch 25.S1.1 also brings several champion adjustments aimed at balancing gameplay:
- Ashe: Frost Shot damage adjustments and increased attack speed for her Ranger’s Focus.
- Kalista: Buffs to mana regen and resistance to slows, but nerfs to her Pierce and Rend abilities.
- Twitch: Venom Cask slow increased.
- Varus: Base mana and mana costs adjusted for various abilities, offering a more balanced early-game experience.
New Runes
The update also adds new minor runes, such as:
- Deep Ward: Stealth Wards in the enemy jungle gain extra health and extended duration.
- Sixth Sense: Reveals untracked and unseen wards within range, enhancing vision control.
- Axiom Acanist: Provides increased ultimate ability power with takedowns reducing cooldowns.
Conclusion
With Patch 25.S1.1, League of Legends is ushering in a new era of strategic depth. From the introduction of Atakhan to the fresh Feats of Strength system and the respawning Nexus turrets, the game is set to feel even more dynamic.
Whether you’re hunting down Epic monsters or battling for Triumphant boots, there’s never been a better time to explore the Noxian-themed Summoner’s Rift. Adapt early, and you might just outplay your enemies with these exciting changes.
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