LoL Patch 25.06 Preview: Complete Naafiri Rework and Major Champion Changes

LoL Patch 25.06 Preview: Complete Naafiri Rework and Major Champion Changes

By Marcus Chen

March 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM

League of Legends Patch 25.06 launches on March 19, bringing significant changes to champions and game systems. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of all updates:

Release Times (Expected):

  • NA: 3pm CT
  • EU West: 5am GMT
  • EU North East: 3am CET
  • Korea: 8am KR

Major Changes:

Naafiri Rework

  • W and R abilities swapped
  • Increased maximum Packmates (2/3/4/5 at levels 1/9/12/15)
  • Reduced Packmate damage but improved turret/monster damage
  • New untargetability mechanic on W
  • Adjusted ability scalings and cooldowns

Champion Buffs:

  • Fiora: Reduced Q mana cost
  • Jarvan IV: Increased Q damage
  • Jhin: Improved passive scaling
  • Kai'Sa: Better base stats, lower R cooldown
  • Kha'Zix: Higher damage ratios
  • Lillia: E buffs
  • Lucian: Lower E cooldown
  • Poppy: Increased monster damage
  • Smolder: Various ability adjustments
  • Twisted Fate: Increased base armor
  • Xin Zhao: Higher Q damage

Notable Nerfs:

  • Caitlyn: Reduced trap and ultimate damage
  • Darius: Lower jungle clear potential
  • Ezreal: Reduced armor scaling
  • Jinx: Ultimate damage decrease
  • Karma: Q damage reduction
  • Yorick: Decreased jungle effectiveness

System Changes:

  • Warmog's Armor: Cost reduced, better HP scaling
  • Your Shop returns
  • Anti-Lane Swap adjustments
  • Losing Team Bounties reworked
  • Serylda's Grudge: More armor penetration, less ability haste

The patch aims to balance recent professional play trends while improving game health across all skill levels.

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