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Champion Balance Changes and New Features

Patch14.13
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Patch 14.13 brings champion balance changes, updates to assassin keystones, and significant adjustments to Varus.

  • Nerf: Brand passive mana regen reduced, E damage decreased; Gragas passive heal reduced; Kalista base AD reduced, W adjustments; Karthus Q damage reduced; Kennen base health reduced; Varus base AD and attack speed growth decreased, passive reworked.
  • Buff: Graves bonus armor increased on E; Lee Sin health growth and W shield increased; Lissandra Q damage buff, W cooldown reduction; Miss Fortune base AD increased; Orianna base AD increased; Xayah E cooldown reduced, damage increased.
  • Updated: Gangplank E slow formula adjusted; Varus passive reworked.
  • New: Free champion rotation introduced for Arena mode, including Ezreal, Lucian, Zed and more.
Champion Balance Changes and New Features

Champion Balance Changes

  • Brand: Passive mana regeneration reduced; E damage decreased.
  • Gangplank: E slow formula adjusted to enhance gameplay alternatives.
  • Gragas: Passive heal reduced to lower sustain in lane.
  • Graves: Increased bonus armor in his E ability.
  • Kalista: Base attack damage reduced and adjustments to W ability.
  • Karthus: Q damage reduced to lessen his dominance in higher play levels.
  • Kennen: Base health reduced to create more kill windows for opponents.
  • Lee Sin: Health growth and W shield power increased.
  • Lissandra: Buff to Q damage and W cooldown reductions.
  • Miss Fortune: Base AD increased for better laning strength.
  • Orianna: Boost in base attack damage to match other mages.
  • Varus: Base AD and attack speed growth decreased with passive reworked.
  • Xayah: E cooldown reduced; damage increased for better utility.

New Features

In this patch, a static free champion rotation for Arena has been introduced to encourage diverse gameplay experiences. Players can now access champions including Ezreal, Lucian, and Zed for free!

Bug Fixes & Adjustments

Numerous bug fixes have been applied to enhance gameplay stability and enjoyment, alongside quality-of-life changes to improve player experience.

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