League of Legends PATCH 14.4 NOTES: SIGNIFICANT ADJUSTMENTS

League of Legends PATCH 14.4 NOTES: SIGNIFICANT ADJUSTMENTS

14. February 2024 by Never

The upcoming League of Legends patch 14.4, scheduled for February 22, 2024, brings substantial changes to champions, runes, and items. K’Sante faces significant drawbacks, while Rek’Sai undergoes a sort of rework to make her more viable.

Patch 14.4 Notes for League of Legends

February 2024 concludes with a crucial League of Legends update, patch 14.4, set to launch on February 22. This patch introduces a wave of necessary changes to rebalance champions and items. With over 20 adjustments in total, K’Sante and Rek’Sai stand out as the most intriguing changes, receiving comprehensive kit readjustments.

Moreover, Riot Games aims to spotlight support items, addressing the rapid stacking of early items. Adjustments to certain points on the red side of the map and in ranked play are also on the agenda.

Official notes with all changes coming soon.

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In the world of competitive play, Twisted Fate AD makes a surprising comeback after a 12-year hiatus. The 14.4 patch notes for League of Legends bring crucial changes and improvements to various champions.

Champion Improvements

Ahri

  • Base Health: Increased from 96 to 104.
  • Orb of Deception (Q): AP ratio increased from 45% to 50%.

Jayce

  • Base AD: Increased from 57 to 59.
  • To The Skies! (Hammer Form – W): Mana restoration increased.

Kai’Sa

  • R – Killer Instinct: Range increased from 1500/2250/3000 to 2000/2500/3000.

Lulu & Pix

  • Whimsy (E): Damage of the second bolt increased from 25% to 50%.
  • Help, Pix! (E): Base damage and shield increased.

Renekton

  • Cull the Meek (Q): Healing increased, cooldown of Ruthless Predator (W) adjusted.
  • Dominus (R): Bonus health increased.

Soraka

  • Various adjustments to movement speed, Starcall (Q) healing, and Wish (R) cooldown.

Thresh

  • Base Armor: Increased from 28 to 31.
  • Flay (E): Base damage increased.
  • The Box (R): Cooldown reduced.

Volibear

  • Q – Thundering Smash: Movement speed bonus increased.
  • E – Frenzied Maul: Cooldown reduced.
  • R – Stormbringer: Duration of tower disable reduced.

Champion Nerfs

Various champions receive adjustments to their abilities, including Aurelion Sol, Bard, Fiora, Kalista, Maokai, Illaoi, Urgot, Varus, and Zyra.

Global Champion Adjustments

K’Sante

  • Base HP: Increased from 570 to 625.
  • Base Mana: Increased from 290 to 320.
  • Q – Slowdown: Slow removed.
  • W – Path Maker: Armor and magic resistance ratio increased.
  • R – Total Nerfs: Increased minimum charge time and cooldown.

Rek’Sai

  • Base HP regeneration reduced.
  • Base HP regeneration per level reduced.
  • Base movement speed increased.
  • Significant changes to Passive, Q, W, E, and R abilities.

System Improvements

Black Cleaver (Item)

  • Armor Reduction: Increased from 4% to 5%.
  • Maximum Stacks: Reduced from 6 to 5.

Source Healing

  • Healing per tick and per second adjusted.

Mage Mana Regeneration Items

  • Archangel’s Staff, Luden’s Tempest, and Liandry’s Anguish have increased ability haste.

Ravenous Hydra (Item)

  • Now benefits from life steal.

Turbo Chemtank (Item)

  • Bonus movement speed now decays after 3 seconds.

Terminus (Item)

  • Stacks reduced from 5 to 3.
  • Armor and MR adjusted.
  • Magic and armor penetration increased.

System Nerfs

Lethal Tempo (Melee Rune)

  • Attack speed changed from 9-13.5% to 5-16%.

System Adjustments

Hubris Effect

  • Adjustments to the red side camera.
  • Runaan’s Hurricane (Melee) adjustments.
  • Support items enhancements.
  • Worldshaper Atlas – Mission adjustments.

For the full details, stay tuned for the official patch notes.

Adapting to the Ever-changing Realm of League of Legends: A Guide to Patch 14.4 Updates

In conclusion, stay informed about these changes and adapt your strategies accordingly. The evolving landscape of League of Legends requires constant awareness and flexibility in your approach.