This patch introduced two new champions, Corki and Katarina, along with several new items and significant changes to existing champions.

Key Updates:

• New Champions:

  • Corki, the Daring Bombardier
  • Katarina, the Sinister Blade

• New Items:

  • Heart of Gold
  • Guinsoo's Rageblade
  • Madred's Bloodrazor
  • Trinity Force

• Major Champion Changes:

  • Kayle received a light rework
  • Significant adjustments to Amumu, Anivia, Blitzcrank, and Dr. Mundo
  • Various balance changes to over 15 other champions

PVP.net Updates:

• New summoner icon selection system
• Improved rune tab organization
• "Newbie Island" matchmaking for new players
• Buddy list cap of 200
• Enhanced status messaging

General Improvements:

• Winter Map returns with brush
• New surrender voting GUI
• Improved mana bars and ability indicators
• Enhanced pet AI system
• Better pathfinding
• Vertical sync and frame rate cap added

The patch brought substantial quality-of-life improvements while introducing key new champions and items that would become staples of League of Legends.

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