Patch 25.04 for League of Legends is set to introduce a significant number of changes, including buffs, nerfs, and adjustments to various champions, items, and more. The patch, which will go live at 22:00 (Spanish peninsular time), promises to shake up the game’s meta.
All Buffs and Nerfs to Champions in Patch 25.04
Ashe: Her Q and R abilities will see an increase in damage. The Q, Maximum Concentration, now deals 111/117/123/129/135% of the attack damage, while her R, Enchanted Crystal Arrow, increases to 250/450/650 (+150% of bonus attack damage).
Diana: The damage against passive monsters is reduced, but her Q and W abilities will deal more damage. Specifically, her passive now deals 200% damage to monsters, down from 300%. Her Q, Growing Impact, sees an increase to 70/105/140/175/210 (+70% of attack damage), and her W, Pale Cascade, increases to 60/96/132/168/204 (+54% of attack damage).
Ekko: The damage of his Q, Timewinder, is increased to 80/95/110/125/140 (+30% of attack damage).
Elise: While her W (human form) damage and the cooldown of her W (spider form) are reduced, her additional attack speed is increased. Moreover, the damage from the spiders in her R is also increased. Specifically, her W in human form deals 60/100/140/180/220 (+75% of attack damage), with increased attack speed now at 60/75/90/105/120% for 5 seconds. Her spider form’s W cooldown is reduced to 8 seconds. The spiders from her R deal 10/20/30/40 (+15% of attack damage).
Gangplank: His growth is increased to 4.2.
Heimerdinger: His passive damage is reduced, and the damage from his QW is decreased at the start of the game. The damage from his E is also reduced. Specifically, his passive deals 35-180 (depending on the level) (+30% of attack damage), QW deals 60/85/110/135/160 (+25% of attack damage), and his E deals 30/40/50/60 (+15% of attack damage).
Jayce: The fixed attack speed of his W, Hyper Charge, is changed to 3.
Kalista: The damage of her W, Sentinel, against objectives at the start of the game is reduced to 12/10/14/16/18%.
Kog’Maw: The damage of his Q, Caustic Spittle, is reduced to 80/125/170/215/260 (+80% of attack damage), but the ability power ratio increases.
Lulu: The additional attack speed from her W, Whimsy, is reduced and its cooldown increased. The damage and shield power of her E, Help, Pix!, are also reduced. Specifically, Whimsy’s attack speed is 20/22.5/25/27.5/30%, and its cooldown is 17/17.5/17/16.5/16 seconds. Help, Pix! deals 80/120/160/200/240 damage and provides the same amount as a shield.
Mel: This champion sees various changes, generally increasing her ability to stay safe and increasing her damage output. Her Q, Cencerosus Rain, has a reduced reach but slower projectile speed. Her W, Challenge, has a shorter duration, higher mana cost, but increased reflected damage. Her E, Solar Trap, has a shorter immobilization duration but deals more direct impact damage. Her R, Aureo Eclipse, deals more dazzle accumulation damage.
Nautilus: The damage of his Q, Dredge Line, is increased to 85/130/175/220/265 (+90% of attack damage).
Zion: He receives increases in basic armor and life regeneration, to 36 and 9, respectively.
Teemo: The damage against monsters from his E, Toxic Shot, is increased to 145%.
Warwick: The mana cost of his Q, Jaws of the Beast, is increased to 80/85/90/95/100.
- Yasuo: The reduction of critical damage from his passive, Way of the Wanderer, is eliminated.
All Changes to Patch Items 25.04
Abisal Mask: The magic resistance is reduced from 50 to 45.
The Great Winter: The eternal shield is changed to 100 (+4.5% of current mana), representing a 30% reduction in shield power in most cases.
Steel Shoulderguard: The maximum colossal consumption life is reduced to 8% of the damage inflicted.
Infinite Piston: The price is reduced to 3450 gold, and the attack damage is decreased to 65.
Mercury’s Treads: The price is reduced to 1250 gold.
Plated Steelcaps: The autoattack damage reduction is decreased to 10%.
Symbiotic Boots: The fixed movement speed is increased to 40.
- Eternal Hope: The anguish is changed to 3% of additional life, representing a weakening of 10-15% of the object’s damage.
The New Skins Arriving with Patch 25.04
Patch 25.04 introduces new skins, including ZED Quantum Galactic Exterminator, Senna Masked Justice, Yone Masked Justice, and Lucian Masked Justice. These skins will give players new looks for their favorite champions, adding a fresh layer of customization and personality to the game.
Overall, Patch 25.04 is geared towards rebalancing the game, making adjustments to champions and items to ensure a more balanced and engaging experience for players. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a new player, these changes are set to impact how you play and strategize in League of Legends.