The LoL patch 14.17 release date is approaching, marking a significant step in Riot Games’ efforts to refine the LoL meta before the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2024).
This pre-Worlds patch introduces a series of adjustments, buffs, and nerfs targeting ADCs and support champions, aiming to create a more balanced and exciting competitive environment for the global stage.
LoL patch 14.17 preview
ADCs have been dominating due to the combined impact of rune changes and item adjustments. To address this, Riot is nerfing runes that are popular among ADCs, and making further adjustments to champions like Ashe and Ezreal.
On the support side, the meta has shifted away from ranged supports due to various changes throughout the year. Riot is investigating potential adjustments to bring ranged supports back into viability in hopes of creating a balanced support meta.
Overall, there are buffs to five champions and nerfs to a total of 13 champions.
LoL patch 14.17 release date
The LoL patch 14.17 release date is on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (PT).
This update brings with it a new set of Battle Queen skins, a thematic focused on powerful female champions. Players can look forward to new skins for Gwen, Miss Fortune, Annie, and Fiora. We rank every Battle Queen skin here.
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