The preview for League of Legends Patch 14.22 has arrived, bringing with it some exciting adjustments to the Rift!
Riot has been stepping up its updates in recent patches. Since the mid-season changes, they’ve been rolling out one game-altering adjustment after another. From the sweeping item overhauls in Patch 14.10 to Teemo’s recent ASU, players have seen plenty of impactful updates. Now, Patch 14.22 looks set to keep the momentum going.
One of the most anticipated changes in Patch 14.22 is the release of a new champion: Ambessa Medarda. Last seen in Arcane Season 1, she’ll now be joining the champion roster in League. Ambessa is a hyper-mobile bruiser who excels in fast-paced engagements and swift takedowns, bringing a playstyle similar to K’Sante but with a distinct Noxian twist.
Other key changes are also on the way. The Summoner Spell Barrier is getting some substantial nerfs, while Warwick will be receiving several buffs to help him stay competitive.
League of Legends Patch 14.22 early notes
New Champion
Ambessa Medarda
The full details of her abilities can be viewed here.
Champion Buffs
Warwick
W – Blood Hunt
- Move Speed reduced from 35%-65% to 30%-50%
- Mana cost was reduced from 70 to 35
- Active range reduced from 4000 to 3000
- Cooldown reduced from 100-40 seconds to 80-40
- Cooldown is now reduced to 30% if no one is found
- No longer cools down twice as fast when not hunting
- No longer put on a 3-second cooldown in combat
Item Changes
Youmuu’s Ghostblade
- Now grants 4% Movement Speed
- AD reduced from 60 to 55
- Recipe:
- Old: Serrated Dirk + Rectrix + Pickaxe + 150g = 2800g
- New: Serrated Dirk + Rectrix + Long Sword + 675g = 2800g
Opportunity
- AD increased from 50 to 55
- Recipe:
- Old: Serrated Dirk + Rectrix + 925g = 2700g
- New: Pickaxe + Serrated Dirk + Long Sword + 475g = 2700g
- Decaying Kill Speed: 200 for 1.5s –> 300 for 2.0s
- Kill Speed is now only when “running away from enemy champions”
- No longer grants an innate +4% Movement Speed
System changes
Barrier
- Shield reduced from 120-480 to 100-460
Smite
- Epic Monster prioritization range reduced from 300 to 125
League of Legends Patch 14.22 is scheduled for release on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.