LOL Patch 14.16 Notes Preview
League of Legends has introduced Patch 14.16, aiming to balance both solo queue and professional play environments. According to Riot Games designer David „Phreak“ Turley, the update includes significant adjustments meant to enhance fairness in solo queue.
Top laners will face penalties for solo kills, while ADCs experience item nerfs. Additionally, buffs are being provided to champions that have seen less frequent use, fostering varied gameplay and strategy diversity.
Preview: LoL patch 14.16 notes rundown
LoL patch 14.16 Champion Enhancements
- Azir
- Orianna
- Syndra
- Sylas
- Katarina
- Vi
- Skarner
- Wukong
The focus of these upgrades is primarily on solo queue play. For Katarina, the adjustments aim to equalize the effectiveness of her Q and E abilities and make raw AP builds more potent. Skarner sees improvements that support juggernaut builds and enhance his early game, given the Q3 adjustment. Wukong’s enhancements include increasing his base armor and boosting his E ability's attack speed at all levels.
LoL patch 14.16 Champion Weakening
- Corki
Adjustments are directed specifically at professional play and high-level solo queues where Corki has shown a high pick rate. These changes aim to balance his presence in the meta.
LoL patch 14.16 Champion Modifications
- Lucian
- Qiyana
- Senna
Qiyana receives tweaks to improve her control during the early game, making her secondary jungle role more viable without compromising her identity as a scaling assassin. Senna's modifications are intended to balance her role as both a support and a primary carry. With these adjustments, she will be more effective with ADCs in the lane while being slightly weaker with tanks.
LoL patch 14.16 System Enhancements
- Black Cleaver
LoL patch 14.16 System Weakening
- Doran’s Blade
- Blade of the Ruined King
LoL patch 14.16 System Modifications
- Death timers
- Homeguards
