League of Legends | Complete Patch History & Archive
A patch in League of Legends is an update to the game files that introduces modifications and improvements. These updates typically include:
- Game Content Updates
- New or reworked champions
- New items and skins
- Map changes and visual updates
- Balance Changes
- Champion ability adjustments
- Item stat modifications
- System mechanics tweaks
- Technical Improvements
- Bug fixes
- Client optimizations
- Backend infrastructure updates
- Documentation
- Official patch notes from Riot Games
- Detailed change explanations
- Known issue tracking
Patches are released regularly throughout each season, with major updates occurring between seasons. Each patch follows a standardized version numbering system (e.g., 14.1, 14.2) where:
- First number indicates the season
- Second number indicates the patch sequence within that season
Notable Patch Categories:
- Regular patches: Bi-weekly updates with balance changes
- Hotfix patches: Emergency fixes for critical issues
- Pre-season patches: Major systematic changes between seasons
- PBE patches: Test server updates for upcoming content
Each League of Legends season has received continuous patches since the game's launch, starting from Season One through the current Season Fourteen. The Public Beta Environment (PBE) serves as a testing ground for upcoming patches before their official release.
Patches are crucial for:
- Maintaining game balance
- Adding fresh content
- Improving player experience
- Fixing gameplay issues
- Keeping the game competitive
All patches are thoroughly documented in official patch notes, which detail every change made to the game, regardless of scale or impact.
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