League of Legends Patch 14.22
Patch 14.22 of League of Legends introduces exciting changes to the game, including the arrival of the new champion, Ambessa Medarda. This update, aligned with the release of Arcane Season 2, not only expands the character roster but also enhances the gameplay experience with significant reworks of various items.
Alongside Ambessa, players will have the opportunity to explore the newly renovated ARAM map, the Bridge of Progress. This map promises to bring fresh dynamics and challenges, enriching the strategic depth of the game and offering a visually engaging environment for players.
League of Legends Update 14.22 Overview
Novel ARAM Battleground: The Progress Bridge
The latest update for League of Legends, 14.22, introduces significant changes to the All Random All Mid (ARAM) mode with the new Progress Bridge battlefield. This map immerses players in a unique setting with one side representing Piltover and the other embodying the essence of Zaun. Enhancements in gameplay include brand-new mechanics and adjustments aimed at refining the player experience. Additionally, the map is adorned with thematic surprises inspired by the second season of Arcane.
For those who are returning to the game after an extended break, specifically those accounts inactive in PvP matches for six months or more, there's a welcoming feature in place. Returning players will initially face off against a team of bots on the Progress Bridge to reacquaint themselves with the game mechanics comfortably.
The Progress Bridge and its new content go live with Patch 14.22 on November 6th, 2024, at 19:00 UTC. Alongside these updates, the Chosen of the Wolf skins will become available, featuring characters like Ambessa, Katarina, and Swain, offering fresh visual flair and thematic depth to the champions of Summoner's Rift. In terms of balance changes, notable adjustments concern champions such as Warwick, who receives tweaks in this patch, while other champions like K'Sante and Irelia have undergone label revisions in their balance descriptions.
Countdown to the Bridge of Progress ARAM
Introduction of a New Champion: Ambessa
As part of the latest update, Summoners will welcome the formidable Ambessa, known as the Matriarch of War, to the Rift. Released on November 6th at 19:00 UTC, Ambessa brings a new dimension of strategy and power to the game, and players eager to master her abilities will find her introduction an exciting addition.
Adjustments to Champions in LoL Version 14.22
In this update, Riot Games has introduced a series of modifications to champion statistics and abilities, aimed at refining gameplay balance.
- Attack Adjustments: The total attack damage, especially in scaling, has been slightly decreased. This impacts both early and late-game strategies and plays a crucial role in team fights.
- Armor and Health: The armor growth rate is lowered, requiring players to rethink their defensive strategies. Health growth remains mostly stable, ensuring sustain over time.
- Cooldown Changes: Cooldowns for certain abilities have seen tweaks. Some abilities have longer cooldowns, while others are reduced to encourage more frequent engagement.
- Specific Damage Metrics: Alterations in damage across various abilities will require players to reassess their approaches in both skirmishes and full-scale team battles.
| Statistic | Previous | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Growth | 54 | 40 |
| Damage | 10/25/40/55/70 (+45% AP) | 10/25/40/55/70 (+55% AP) |
| Attack Damage | 68 | 65 |
These adjustments are part of a broader effort to enhance overall balance and player experience in different game modes.
Item Adjustments in Patch 14.22
Itemization receives a substantial overhaul in this patch, focusing on crafting new playstyles and adjusting existing ones.
- Gold Cost Adjustments: Several items have seen a decrease in total gold cost, making them more accessible during early and mid-game phases. This influences players’ ability to transition effectively through different game stages.
- Performance Enhancements: Key attributes such as attack damage and attack speed are adjusted across critical items. For example, some items now feature increased movement speed bonuses, while others have reworked passive abilities.
- Electrospark and Electroshock Changes: These items have been completely redesigned. Electrospark now fires chain lightning on-hit, affecting multiple targets, while Electroshock provides cooldown resets on successful takedowns.
| Item Attribute | Previous | Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Damage | 60 | 55 |
| Movement Speed | 0% | 4% |
Updates to Summoner Spells
Summoner spells have undergone changes to refine their strategic impact, focusing notably on Barrier and Smite.
- Barrier Alterations: The shield value provided by Barrier has decreased, affecting its effectiveness at various levels. This nudges players toward using this spell more judiciously, particularly in intense skirmishes or crucial defensive maneuvers.
- Smite Adjustments: Smite, a cornerstone spell in jungle play, now has a reduced forgiveness range when targeting epic monsters, demanding more precise execution from junglers in securing crucial objectives.
Players will need to adapt their approach to ensure these spell changes are leveraged effectively, altering how engagements are initiated and sustained.
