The latest update for League of Legends, Patch 14.16, went live on August 14, 2024. Here are the key highlights and changes introduced in this patch:
Champion Updates
- Senna Rework:
- Senna has been adjusted to focus more on being an enchanter rather than a lethality-based carry. Her healing and shield abilities now scale more with ability power (AP), increasing her support utility in fights (Dexerto) (GAME ENGAGE).
- Champion Buffs:
- Several champions received buffs, including Azir, Skarner, and Orianna. These changes enhance their survivability and damage output, making them more viable in both regular play and competitive scenarios (Dexerto) (League of Legends Homepage).
- For example, Azir’s health regeneration and base armor have been increased, while Orianna’s AP ratio on her Q ability has been boosted (League of Legends Homepage) (League of Legends Homepage).
- Champion Nerfs:
- Some champions, like Lucian and Katarina, have been nerfed to reduce their overall effectiveness. Katarina’s damage output has been adjusted, particularly her on-hit effectiveness with her ultimate, Death Lotus (League of Legends Homepage).
System and Item Changes
- Death Timers:
- Death timers have been increased at lower levels, making early deaths more punishing and providing teams more opportunities to capitalize on numerical advantages (GAME ENGAGE).
- Item Adjustments:
- Several items have been adjusted. For instance, Black Cleaver no longer requires a delay between stack applications, and Doran’s Blade has seen a reduction in its health and lifesteal values (GAME ENGAGE).
New Skins
- The patch introduces T1 Worlds Winner skins for champions such as Orianna, Lee Sin, and Jayce, celebrating the achievements of the T1 esports team (GAME ENGAGE).
These updates aim to balance the game and refresh the meta, ensuring a more dynamic and competitive environment as the 2024 World Championship approaches. For more detailed information, you can visit the official League of Legends patch notes page.
