Following her overwhelming presence in Worlds 2024, where she was the most banned champion, Aurora is set to receive a mini-rework in League of Legends. Riot Games aims to refine her kit to better balance her power while retaining her unique identity as the “Soul Witch.”
Why Aurora is Getting a Rework
Aurora has proven challenging for the balance team ever since her release. Despite multiple adjustments, her high ban rate at Worlds 2024 demonstrated that her abilities still give players a significant advantage.
Her ultimate power and synergy across multiple playstyles led to her dominance in the tournament. While the development team acknowledged that tweaks were needed prior to Worlds, they weren’t implemented in time. Therefore, a rework is planned for patch 14.23 to address these issues directly.
Overview of Aurora’s Changes in Patch 14.23
Riot’s adjustments focus on refining Aurora’s abilities to create a more balanced experience while keeping her powerful essence. These updates are currently available on the Public Beta Environment (PBE) and will soon hit the live servers.
Changes to Aurora’s Abilities
Here’s a rundown of the changes coming to Aurora’s abilities:
- Passive – Abjuración Espiritual
- Effect Removed: Movement speed bonus has been eliminated. This change intends to reduce her overwhelming mobility, especially in late-game team fights.
- Q – Maleficio Doble
- Range Increase: +50 units.
- Damage Boost: Enhanced base damage.
- Cooldown Adjusted: Increased slightly to balance out the power of the damage boost and range.
- W – A través del Velo
- No Reset on Takedowns: This ability will no longer reset invisibility on takedowns.
- Cooldown Reduced: A lower cooldown to make up for the lack of resets.
- Additional Effect: Now grants a burst of movement speed upon casting, offering strategic mobility in combat.
- E – La Raritud
- Range Increase: +50 units, giving her more room to use this ability effectively in combat situations.
- R – Entre Mundos
- Passive Movement Speed: Now provides a passive movement speed boost.
- Duration Increase: Lasts longer than before, allowing for more prolonged control in fights.
- Effect Change: Instead of trapping opponents, the area now applies a slowing effect, reducing the impact of her crowd control.
What This Means for Aurora Mains
These changes aim to keep Aurora viable but less overwhelming for opponents. By tweaking her crowd control, invisibility resets, and movement speed bonuses, Riot hopes to make her feel balanced without removing her identity as a powerful witch.
Players will likely need to adapt their strategies slightly, particularly in terms of positioning and timing, to make the most of her revised abilities.
What Else is Coming in Patch 14.23
Alongside Aurora’s rework, patch 14.23 will introduce new content inspired by Arcane Season 2, with fresh skins, missions, and rewards for players to enjoy. Aurora’s adjustments will be one of the main highlights, as Riot continues to fine-tune champions based on feedback and competitive performance.