Patch 14.2 is on the horizon for League of Legends, following the impactful release of Patch 14.1 that shook up the game’s dynamics. Riot Games, in their pursuit of maintaining a balanced and dynamic gaming experience, swiftly introduced a hotfix, Patch 14.1B, to address emerging issues. As the meta continues to evolve in the wake of these changes, the anticipation for Patch 14.2 is building.
Lead gameplay designer Matt Leung-Harrison has provided insights into the upcoming adjustments, indicating that several items and champions causing disruptions on the Rift will face even more substantial nerfs.
League of Legends early patch 14.2 notes
Champion buffs
- Ahri
- Camille
- Darius
- Ezreal
- Garen
- Gragas
- Gwen
- Hwei
- Illaoi
- Karma
- Karthus
- Shen
- Veigar
Champion nerfs
- Blitzcrank
- Fizz
- Jax
- Rumble
- Teemo
Champion adjustments
- Nidalee
Item buffs
- Horizon Focus
- Steel Sigil
- Stridebreaker
Item nerfs
- Bloodsong
- Frozen Heart
- Riftmaker
- Stormsurge
System changes
- Rune Stat Shards
- Support Item Stacking
The development team has been scrutinizing ranked games closely, acknowledging the overall stability of League of Legends while acknowledging a few hiccups. To address burst damage and synergy concerns, they have nerfed Blitzcrank, Fizz, Jax, Rumble, and Teemo and have decided to implement nerfs to rein in their impact.
In addition to champion adjustments, the upcoming patch will bring tweaks to various items that have been central to the current meta. Items like double support and quadra support items, Stormsurge, Riftmaker, and Frozen Heart are set to undergo changes to mitigate their overwhelming dominance.
The rationale behind these adjustments lies in the consistent pairing of these items with champions, amplifying their burst damage capabilities. Riot Games aims to foster diversity in itemization and champion choices by addressing these potent combinations.
The scheduled release date for Patch 14.2 is January 24, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing evolution of League of Legends in 2024.