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League of Legends is set to explore new territories as it transitions from Noxus to Ionia, unveiling a refreshed Summoner’s Rift map that highlights the vibrant and natural beauty of the Ionia region, accompanied by its mystical spirits.
As part of the ongoing updates in League, players can expect new adjustments to champions, encompassing a range of buffs and nerfs. However, a significant focus in this patch is the introduction of systems aimed at curbing negative player behavior. Developers are implementing measures to ensure that participants who deliberately hinder their team’s performance face suitable consequences, including potential bans.
When does LoL Patch 25.09 release?
The latest update is slated to roll out on April 30, 2025, in alignment with the usual Wednesday release schedule of League. While the specific times for launch in each region have not been finalized, the anticipated release times are as follows:
- 3pm CT (NA)
- 5am GMT (EU West)
- 3am CET (EU North East)
- 8am KR (Korea)
What’s in LoL Patch 25.09?
This patch focuses on fine-tuning player experience, introducing changes to various champions to manage the balance of power within the game. Among the updates are significant adjustments aimed at addressing the overpowered teleport spell and revising the strength of certain champions, particularly those who have become less viable in the current meta. In addition, the introduction of new Spirit Blossom skins adds a fresh visual flair to the game.
Champion buffs
The following champions are set to receive enhancements in League Patch 25.09:
Annie
- [Q] Disintegrate: Damage escalated from 70-120 (+80% AP) to 80-240 (+80% AP).
- [W] Incinerate: Mana costs reduced from 90-110 to 70-90.
- [R] Summon Tibbers: Passive Magic Penetration improved from 10-15% to 15-20%.
Ashe
- [Q] Ranger’s Focus: AD Ratio adjusted from 111/117/123/129/135 to 110/117.5/125/132.5/140%.
- AS tweaked from 25/35/45/55/65% to 25/37.5/50/67.5/75%.
K’sante
With Gwen’s rise in popularity, K’sante has experienced a decline in competitive relevance.
- [W] Path Maker: Damage raised from 40-120 to 45-165.
Leona
Leona is underperforming compared to other support champions like Alistar and Rell, prompting a buff.
- [P] Sunlight: Duration extended from 1.5 to 2.5 seconds.
- Mana cost decreased from 35 to 30.
- [E] Zenith Blade: Mana cost adjusted from 60 to a range of 40-60.
Morgana
- [E] Black Shield: Magic Shield strength increased from 80/135/190/245/300 (+70% AP) to 100/155/210/265/320 (+70% AP).
- [R] Soul Shackles: Damage boosted from 175/250/325 to 200/275/350; Bonus Movement speed raised from 10/35/60 to 20/40/60%.
Orianna
With a need for greater viability amidst AP mid lane champions, Orianna’s scaling is set to improve.
- [Q] Command: Attack: Mana cost reduced from 30-50 to a flat 35.
Shen
- [Q] Twilight Assault: Empowered percent max health damage increased from 4-6% to 5-7%.
Champion nerfs
Gwen (Jungle)
- Armor growth reduced from 5.2 to 4.7.
- [P] A Thousand Cuts: Damage adjusted from 5+15% AP+ 5+10% AP.
- [Q] Snip Snip!: Damage scales differently from 10-30 +5% AP to 10-30 +2% AP.
Kalista
- Base Health decreased from 600 to 580.
- Base AD reduced from 59 to 57, with a growth increase from 3.5 to 4.
- Rend Base Damage lowered from 10-50 to 5-45.
Naafiri
- [W] The Call of the Pack: Cooldown extended from 22-18 to 26-18.
- [E] Eviscerate: Damage adjusted from 15-55 (+50% bonus AD) to 15-55 (+40% bonus AD).
Yorick
- Damage from Mist Walker increased from 100 to 150%.
System Buffs
Several items will receive buffs in League Patch 25.09:
Ignite
To counteract the dominance of teleport at higher levels, Ignite is being enhanced to improve its desirability among players, notably increasing its post-level six damage from 70-410 to 70-475.
Unflinching
The duel resist while movement is impaired has been changed from 6-12% to a flat 10%.
System Nerfs
Several items will be facing nerfs in League Patch 25.09:
Rod of Ages
Having been a popular choice, especially among mages facing double assassin compositions, its stats will be adjusted to reduce its power without sufficient immediate tradeoffs. Health is decreased from 400 to 350, and Ability Power from 50 to 45.
Boots of Swiftness
Movement speed is reduced from 60 to 55.
System Adjustments
Various items and runes will undergo adjustments in League Patch 25.09:
Biscuits
This item is being modified as players have been utilizing the restored health too strategically in teamfights, especially following recent adjustments. Healing will now restore 12% of missing health and offer increased effectiveness based on the player’s health.
Feat Boots
These boots are being enhanced to align better with player expectations while ensuring meaningful choices in tier two boots. Adjustments include a reduction in cost and slight tweaks to movement speed and Magic Penetration.
Symbiotic Soles
The Empowered Recall effect is being removed from the base boots to further focus on map mobility during mid to late-game stages, with movement speed increased from 40 to 45.
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