LoL 14.14 Patch Notes Preview: All Champion Changes

Kyuma |  Published: June 27, 2024
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Explore the upcoming League of Legends Patch 14.14 changes, featuring significant updates to Aurelion Sol, Hecarim, Lillia, Milio, Nidalee, and Rumble.

League of Legends continues to evolve with each patch, and the upcoming 14.14 update promises to shake up the meta.

This preview delves into the potential changes for several champions, based on recent PBE (Public Beta Environment) data. While these adjustments are not final, they offer insight into Riot Games’ focus for balancing the game.

LoL Patch 14.14 Preview All Champion Buffs and Nerfs

LoL Patch 14.14 Preview All Champion Buffs and Nerfs
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Aurelion Sol

Aurelion Sol receives a mix of buffs and adjustments, aimed at improving his overall performance and gameplay feel.

Aurelion Sol LoLChange
Base StatsAttack Damage: 55 → 58

Q – Breath of Light
Mana Cost: Now has a minimum cost equal to 1 second of channel time
W – Astral FlightCast Range: 1200 at all ranks → 1500/1600/1700/1800/1900
E – SingularityMana Cost: 80/85/90/95/100 → 80 at all ranks

NEW: Summoned minions no longer reduced to zero speed
R – Falling StarDamage: 150/250/350 (+65% AP) → 200/325/450 (+75% AP)
R2 – The Skies DescendShockwave Modifier: 100% Falling Star Values → 85% Falling Star Values

The most notable changes include a boost to Aurelion Sol’s base attack damage and significant improvements to his ultimate abilities. The adjustments to Astral Flight’s cast range scaling could offer more flexibility in his roaming potential as the game progresses.

Hecarim

Hecarim sees adjustments aimed at enhancing his durability and sustain in teamfights.

Hecarim lolChange
Base StatsHealth Growth: 99 → 106
W – Spirit of DreadPost-Mitigation Healing: 20% → 25%
Duration: 5 seconds → 4 seconds

Cooldown: 16/15.5/15/14.5/14 seconds → 14 seconds at all ranks
E – Devastating ChargeCooldown: 18 seconds at all ranks → 20/19/18/17/16 seconds

These changes seem designed to make Hecarim more resilient in extended engagements while adjusting his mobility cooldowns for better balance throughout the game.

Lillia

Lillia receives some power adjustments, primarily focusing on her passive and E ability.

LilliaChange
Passive – Dream-Laden BoughHeal Modifier Beyond First Target: 33% → 15%
E – SwirlseedDamage: 70/95/120/145/170 (+60% AP) → 60/85/110/135/160 (50% AP)

Milio

Milio sees a mix of buffs and nerfs, with changes across his entire kit.

AbilityChange
Passive – Fired Up!Burst Damage Ally AD Scaling: 15% at all levels → 7/11/15% at 1/6/9+
Burn Damage: 15-50 (+20% AP) linear → 10-50 (+20% AP) linear
Q – Ultra Mega Fire KickRange: 1000 → 1200

Cooldown: 12 seconds → 10 seconds

NEW: Refunds 50% of mana cost upon hitting an enemy champion
W – Cozy CampfireRecast Range: 700 → 3000
E – Warm HugsShield: 60/90/120/150/180 (+30% AP) → 45/75/105/135/165 (+45% AP)

These adjustments seem aimed at enhancing Milio’s utility and range while fine-tuning his damage output and shielding capabilities.

Nidalee

Nidalee’s changes focus on her Cougar form abilities, adjusting their damage scaling.

Nidalee lolChange
Cougar W – PounceDamage: 60/110/160/210 (+30% AP) → 55/100/145/190 (+30% AP) (+50% AD)
Cougar E – SwipeDamage: 80/140/200/260 (+45% AP) (+40% AD) → 60/115/170/225 (+40% AP) (+70% AD)

These modifications appear to shift some of Nidalee’s power from base damage to scaling, potentially impacting her build paths and playstyle.

Rumble

Rumble sees adjustments to his primary damage ability, Flamespitter.

Rumble lolChange
Q – FlamespitterBase Damage: 125/140/155/170/185 → 80/105/130/155/180
Minion Modifier: 55/60/65/70/75% → 71/72/73/74/75%

This change seems intended to tone down Rumble’s lane dominance while maintaining his wave-clear capabilities.

These changes are subject to further testing and may be adjusted before the final patch release. Players should stay tuned for the official patch notes to confirm these changes and prepare for the evolving landscape of Summoner’s Rift.

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