LoL Patch 14.4 – Details, release date, and more

With the release of the LoL Patch 14.3 to the live servers, all eyes are now on the next update, Patch 14.4.

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LoL Patch 14.4 – Big changes coming for two champions

Patch 14.3 brought a substantial list of changes that are set to shake up the meta. Not only are champions getting buffs and nerfs, but there have also been adjustments to items to better balance the power of mages and the Hydra items which have proven to be quite strong on specific champions.

As we look ahead to Patch 14.4, we can expect more focus on some of the outliers in both solo queue and professional play, as well as further item changes as Riot continues to strive for a balanced new itemization system.

Below, you will find the exact numbers and adjustments that are currently planned, according to game designer Spideraxe. Please note that these plans may be subject to further changes in the coming days.

Patch 14.4 Release Date

According to the official patch schedule, Patch 14.4 is set to be released on Thursday, Feb. 22. This will mark the 4th patch out of the 24 updates planned for the year.

How will the upcoming patch impact the meta?

There are quite a few changes to champions planned for Patch 14.4. Notable adjustments include the removal of shield breaks on void grubs, which could potentially shift a few interactions. Additionally, the K’Sante and Rek’Sai changes are quite intriguing. Riot is finally nerfing K’Sante’s mobility in hopes of reducing priority for him, especially in pro play. On the other hand, Rek’Sai is receiving some tweaks that could push her back into the meta. In particular, the E change looks promising against tanks, opening up possibilities for a top lane angle.

Support changes are also in the works, aimed at helping them generate more gold in the early game. While not a massive change, this could allow for more aggressive laners to speed up their economy.

Patch 14.4 Tentative Changes

Champion changes

Ahri

Aurelion Sol

Bard

• Armor growth: 5.2 ⇒ 5
• Base attack speed: 0.625 ⇒ 0.658
• Attack speed ratio: 0.625 ⇒ 0.658
• Meep base damage per 5 Chimes: 14 ⇒ 10
• Meep AP ratio: 30% ⇒ 40%
• Q base damage: 80 – 260 ⇒ 80 – 240
• Q AP ratio: 65% ⇒ 80%

Blitzcrank

• R no longer breaks monster shields (voidgrubs)

Fiora 

• W attack speed slow: 50% ⇒ 25% (reg slow unchanged)

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• Base health: 570 ⇒ 610
• Base mana: 290 ⇒ 320

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Soraka

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System Changes

Fountain Regeneration

Lethal Tempo

Upcoming skins

The Chinese New Year is approaching, and players will gain access to the Porcelain skin line. The following champions will receive a skin for Patch 14.4:

• Porcelain Graves
• Porcelain Darius
• Porcelain Miss Fortune
• Porcelain Morgana
• Porcelain Irelia
• Porcelain Aurelion Sol
• Prestige Porcelain Kindred