LoL Patch 14.9 – Details, Release Date, and more

With Patch 14.8 now live, attention is shifting towards the upcoming LoL Patch 14.9. Let’s take a look at how the meta is expected to evolve.

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LoL Patch 14.9 – Fighter Item Changes

Released on April 17, Patch 14.8 is set to be the official patch for MSI. Riot has made significant champion changes to shake up the stagnant meta. As we anticipate the effects of this patch, the developers are already planning for the next update. Game designer Spideraxe has hinted at planned bruiser item adjustments to balance their power levels.

Here are the numbers and adjustments currently in the pipeline. It’s important to note that these buffs or nerfs may undergo further tweaking in the days leading up to the patch release.

Patch 14.9 Release Date

According to the official patch schedule, Patch 14.9 is scheduled for release on Wednesday, May 1st, making it the 9th out of the 24 planned patches for the year.

How Will Patch 14.9 Impact the Meta?

While there are only a few item changes announced, it’s challenging to predict the exact impact of Patch 14.9. Sundered Sky might see a decrease in popularity among bruisers, while Maw of Malmortius could become more viable in certain scenarios, especially due to the added Ability Haste.

If you’re interested in the best picks for the current meta, make sure to check out our tier lists:

• Top Lane Tier List
• Jungle Tier List
• Mid Lane Tier List
• ADC Tier List
• Support Tier List

Patch 14.9 Tentative Changes

Champion Changes in Patch 14.9

Skarner

• P Health Damage: 7% – 12% Max HP ⇒ 7% – 10%
• Q Health Ratio: 6% Bonus HP ⇒ 5% Bonus HP
• W Base Damage: 50 – 150 ⇒ 50 – 130

Item Changes

Death Dance

• Pickaxe Added to Recipe
• AD: 55 ⇒ 60
• Heal Bonus AD Ratio: 50% ⇒ 75%

Hexdrinker

• Long Sword Added to Recipe, Price Unchanged
• MR: 35 ⇒ 30

Maw of Malmortius

• Cost: 2800 ⇒ 3100
• Pickaxe and Longsword Replaced by Caulfield’s Warhammer in Recipe
• Shield Duration: 2.5 Seconds ⇒ 3 Seconds
• Passive Lifesteal: 12% ⇒ 8%
• Ability Haste: 0 ⇒ 15
• MR: 50 ⇒ 40
• AD: 65 ⇒ 70

Spear of Shojin

• Now Only Grants 1 Stack per Unique Cast per Second

Sterak’s Gage

• Cost Reduced: 3000 ⇒ 3100
• Cooldown: 60 Seconds ⇒ 90 Seconds

Sundered Sky

• Cooldown: 6 Seconds ⇒ 8 Seconds
• Heal Bonus AD Ratio: 140% ⇒ 120%
• Heal Health Ratio: 6% Missing HP ⇒ 5% Missing HP

System Changes

No Planned Changes for Now

Upcoming Skins

• Empyrean Akali
• Empyrean Brand
• Empyrean Kayle
• Prestige Empyrean Kayle
• Empyrean Malzahar
• Empyrean Nocturne
• Empyrean Varus