Following the release of Patch 14.16 on the live servers, let’s take a look at what changes to expect in the upcoming LoL Patch 14.17.
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LoL Patch 14.17 – Significant Adjustments to Death Timers
With the release of Patch 14.16 on August 14, players witnessed a key change to the death timers in the game. The developers increased early game death timers, highlighting their focus on strengthening early game champions and making early game advantages more impactful for the losing team.
In addition to this change, numerous champion adjustments have been made to address the prevalence of ranged marksmen in various roles. The mid lane has also seen several buffs and nerfs, making it a highly impacted role in this patch.
As we anticipate the unfolding of Patch 14.16 and observe how the meta evolves, attention is now turning towards Patch 14.17. While official champion changes have yet to be revealed by Riot, players can expect an update from game designer Spideraxe in the near future.
Patch 14.17 Release Date
According to the official patch schedule, Patch 14.17 is set to launch on Wednesday, August 28, marking the 17th patch out of the 24 planned updates for the year.
Anticipated Impact on the Meta
With no leaked changes available, it remains challenging to predict the effects of the upcoming patch. In the meantime, players can refer to our tier lists to identify the top-performing champions for climbing the ranked ladder in different roles:
- Top lane tier list
- Jungle tier list
- Mid lane tier list
- ADC tier list
- Support tier list
Patch 14.17 Expected Changes
Champion Adjustments in Patch 14.17
Item Modifications
System Updates
Upcoming Skins
- Battle Queen Miss Fortune
- Battle Queen Gwen
- Battle Queen Fiora
- Battle Princess Annie
- Divine God King Darius
- Fallen God King Garen
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