LoL Patch 25.11 Preview: Complete Champion Changes and Release Date
League of Legends Patch 25.11 brings targeted adjustments to maintain the game's current balanced state ahead of the Mid-Season Invitational 2025. The patch introduces minor tweaks to various champions while featuring the Ionia-themed Summoner's Rift.
Xin Zhao standing in Ionian landscape
Release Date and Times:
- NA: May 28, 2025, 3pm CT
- EU West: May 28, 2025, 5am GMT
- EU North East: May 28, 2025, 3am CET
- Korea: May 28, 2025, 8am KR
Mechanical Nocturne attacks in League of Legends
Key Changes:
Champion Buffs:
- Ashe: Q now stacks on structures
- Diana (Jungle): Increased monster damage scaling
- Rengar: Ultimate cooldown reduced
- Ryze: Enhanced Q damage, reduced W damage
- Sivir: Increased W AD ratio
- Twisted Fate: Increased Q damage
- Twitch: Higher AP ratio on E
- Udyr: Improved R damage scaling
Champion Nerfs:
- Cho'Gath: Reduced armor growth
- Elise: Decreased Spider Queen AP ratio
- Lucian: Increased E cooldown
- Smolder: Reduced HP regen and base armor
Notable Adjustments:
- Aatrox: Rebalanced damage distribution
- Annie: Armor adjustments and W damage reduction
- Garen: Enhanced non-crit builds
- Kassadin: Early game improvements
- Samira: Improved lifesteal scaling
System Changes:
- Horizon Focus: Price reduced to 2800 gold
- Ability power increased to 115
These changes aim to fine-tune champion performance while maintaining the game's current balanced state. The adjustments focus on making underperforming champions more viable while slightly toning down overperforming ones.
Blood Moon Ryze with magic sword