League of Legends Patch 14.17 is set to arrive in the coming days, bringing with it a slew of balance changes that will shape the meta heading into the final stretch of Split 2 and the start of Split 3. This update represents a critical inflection point where Riot Games is making targeted adjustments to certain champions and systems in order to fine-tune the strategic landscape.
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Champion Buffs
LoL Patch 14.17 is bringing targeted buffs to several champions, including Caitlyn, Graves, Kindred, Lissandra, Ryze, Twisted Fate, and Varus. These changes aim to increase the viability of these picks as Split 3 approaches.
Caitlyn
Base Stats:
- Attack Speed ratio increased: 0.594 → 0.610
(W) Yordle Snap Trap recharge time reduced: 30/24/19/15/12 → 26/22/18/14/10 seconds
Graves
(Q) End of the Line:
- (Q1) Initial wave damage increased: 0/75/90/105 → 45/65/85/105/125
- Cooldown reduced: 13/11.5/10/8.5/7 → 13/11.25/9.5/7.75/6 seconds
Kindred
(Q) Dance of Arrows base bonus Attack Speed increased: 30% → 35%
(E) Mounting Dread:
- Damage increased: 80/100/120/140/160 (+80% bAD) (+5% (+0.5% per (P) Mark of the Kindred) target’s missing HP) → 80/110/140/170/200 (+100% bAD) (+5% (+0.5% per (P) Mark of the Kindred) target’s missing HP)
- Cooldown reduced: 14/13/12/11/10 → 14/12.5/11/9.5/8 seconds
Lissandra
(Q) Ice Shard base damage increased: 80/110/140/170/200 → 80/115/150/185/220
(R) Frozen Tomb slow increased: 30/52.5/75% → 45/60/75%
Ryze
(P) Overload base damage increased: 70/90/110/130/150 → 75/95/115/135/155
(R) Realm Warp cooldown reduced: 210/180/150 → 180/160/140 seconds
Twisted Fate
(Q) Wild Cards base damage increased: 60/100/140/180/220 → 60/105/150/195/240
Varus
(Q) Piercing Arrow minimum damage adjusted: 10/46.67/83.33/120/156.67 (+83.33/86.67/90/93.33/96.67% total AD) → 60/106.67/153.33/200/246.67 (+100/106.67/113.33/120/126.67% bonus AD) (15/70/125/180/235 (+125/130/135/140/145% total AD) → 90/160/230/300/370 (+150/160/170/180/190% bonus AD) maximum)
(E) Hail of Arrows bAD ratio: 90% → 110%
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Champion Nerfs
Alongside the buffs to select champions, LoL Patch 14.17 will also see several nerfs targeted at some of the stronger options in the current ranked meta. Champions like Ashe, Aurora, Brand, Ezreal, Katarina, Kennen, LeBlanc, Lillia, Pyke, Rumble, Senna, Seraphine, and Sylas are all receiving adjustments to tone down their presence and influence.
Ashe
Base Stats:
- Base HP reduced: 640 → 610
Aurora
(R) Between Worlds damage reduced: 200/325/450 → 175/275/375
Brand
(P-Ablaze) Blaze – Ablaze:
- Monster damage-over-time cap per stack per tick reduced: 80 → 30
- Monster explosion damage cap added uncapped → 250/325/400/475 (based on levels 1/6/11/16)
Ezreal
Base Stats:
- Base AD reduced 62 → 60
Katarina
(P) Voracity AP ratio reduced: 70/80/90/100% → 60/70/80/90% (based on levels 1/6/11/16)
Kennen
(Q) Thundering Shuriken AP ratio reduced: 85% → 75%
LeBlanc
(Q) Sigil of Malice AP ratio reduced: 45% → 40%
(W) Distortion AP ratio reduced: 75% → 70%
Lillia
(P) Dream-Laden Bough non-epic monster damage-over-time cap per 3 seconds reduced: 70-150 → 70-100 (based on levels 1-18, linear)
Pyke
Base Stats:
- Base Armor reduced: 47 → 43
Rumble
(P-Overheated) Junkyard Titan – Overheated target’s maximum HP on-hit reduced: 6% → 5%
Senna
(Q) Piercing Darkness heal reduced: 40/60/80/100/120 (+40% bAD) (+80% AP) → 40/55/70/85/100 (+40% bAD) (+60% AP)
(R) Dawning Shadow shield AP ratio reduced: 70% → 50%
Seraphine
(W) Surround Sound:
- Base shield reduced: 60/85/110/135/160 → 60/80/100/120/140
- Cooldown increased: 22/21/20/19/18 → 22 seconds
Sylas
(W) Kingslayer damage AP ratio reduced: 70% → 60%
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System Nerfs
In addition to the champion-specific changes, Patch 14.17 also introduces Nerfs to several key systems and runes. Absorb Life, Cut Down, Fleet Footwork, Celestial Opposition, and Warmog’s Armor are all being adjusted to reduce their overall impact on the current ranked meta.
Absorb Life
Heal reduced: 1/1.93/2.91/3.93/5/6.11/7.27/8.47/9.72/11.02/12.36/13.74/15.17/16.65/18.17/19.73/21.34/23 → 1/1.25/1.5/1.75/2/3/4/5/6/7/9/11/13/15/17/19/21/23
Cut Down
Target HP threshold increased: 50% → 60%
Fleet Footwork
Heal reduced: 5-120 → 5-100 (based on levels 1-18)
Bonus Move Speed reduced: 20% for 1.25 seconds → 15% for 1 second
Celestial Opposition
Blessing of the Mountain slow reduced: 60% for 2 seconds → 50% for 1.5 seconds
Warmog
Warmog’s Heart bonus Move Speed reduced: 10% → 5%
Cost increased: 3100 → 3300 gold
Conclusion
LoL Patch 14.17 represents a critical point in the current ranked season, with Riot Games carefully calibrating champion and system adjustments to shape the meta as players transition between Splits 2 and 3. The combination of targeted buffs, nerfs, and systemic changes aim to expand strategic diversity while also reining in the dominance of certain overpowered options.
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