
LoL Patch 25.S1.4 Complete Notes: Tank Nerfs and Mel Changes
League of Legends Patch 25.S1.4 brings significant updates to champions and game systems, focusing on balancing tank items and adjusting several champions. Here's everything you need to know:
Patch Release Time:
- NA: Thursday, Feb. 20, 3pm CT
- EU West: 5am GMT
- EU North East: 3am CET
- Korea: 8am KR
Key Changes:
Tank Item Adjustments:
- Abyssal Mask: Magic resistance reduced to 45
- Fimbulwinter: Shield reduced
- Heartsteel: Health conversion decreased to 8%
- Plated Steelcaps: Damage reduction lowered to 10%
- Unending Despair: Anguish damage decreased
Champion Updates:
- Mel receives significant changes:
- Reduced Q range and projectile speed
- Shortened W duration and increased mana cost
- Decreased E root duration but increased direct hit damage
- Buffed ultimate damage per Overwhelm Stack
Notable Champion Changes:
- Ashe: Increased damage on Q, W, and R
- Elise: Major changes to Spider form abilities
- Diana: Adjusted jungle clear power
- Yasuo: Removed passive crit damage modifier
System Changes:
- Mercury Treads: Price reduced to 1,250 gold
- Symbiotic Soles: Movement speed increased to 40
- Infinity Edge: Price reduced to 3,450 gold, AD lowered to 65
Swiftplay Updates:
- Minor adjustments to Yorick
- Death timer multiplier reduced for minutes 10-35
These changes aim to address the tank meta dominance and improve champion balance across different roles.
[Original images retained in their positions but removed from this summary for brevity]
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