Patch 13.17 will be released at the end of August 2023, as further improvements are being implemented.
League of Legends is back with its schedule, since patch 13.16 was released a few days ago. Having said that, a lot of information about this update is coming in early, since we already know that 13.19 will be the Worlds update.
The Riot Games balancing team teased League of Legends champion buffs and nerfs in Patch 13.17 recently, with 19 champions in total likely to undergo adjustments. Riot’s lead champion designer, Matt “Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison, announced the modifications on Twitter, stating multiple changes across all 5 positions.
League of Legends patch 13.17 preview
Champions buffs
- Elise
- Gnar
- Lux
- Oriana
- Samira
- Twisted Fate
- Tryndamere
- Vex
- Zoe
Champions nerfs
- Kayn
- Kha’Zix
- Kindred
- Naafiri
- Xerath
Adjustments
- Aatrox
- Blitzcrank
- Hecarim
- Vi
- Xin Zhao
Items
- Immortal Shieldbow
- Bloodthirster
- Evenshroud
- Stattik Shiv
Systems
- Future’s Market
According to lead balancing team Matt Leung-Harrison, Riot Games devs’ main goal this time around is pushing certain top champions away from “pure killing powers builds” and towards durability. This includes heaped Aatrox, Xin Zhao, Vi, and Hecarim adjustments.
As mid lane champions, Lux, Orianna, Twisted Fate, Vex, and Zoe are likely to receive buffs.
Some of the worst champions recently are finally getting buffs in the hopes of becoming even somewhat competitive in the meta, with Gnar, Elise, and Tryndamere leading the way after showing terrible win rates across in patch 13.16.
In terms of nerfs, Phroxzon reinforced Riot’s motto of nerfing dominant junglers before strengthening lesser ones. Kayn, Kindred, and Kha’zix have dominated the jungle in recent patches, but their reign may be coming to an end as nerfs are coming. The support build for Xerath will also be nerfed.
According to the League of Legends schedule, patch 13.17, will go live on August 30.