League of Legends 13.16 patch notes - champion buffs and nerfs, skins, release date, more

League of Legends 13.16 patch notes will mainly focus on Duskblade of Draktharr along with bringing ten buffs and five nerfs for characters.

League of Legends 13.16 patch notes

The ever-evolving world of Riot's popular MOBA, League of Legends, is once again set to undergo a transformation with the upcoming League of Legends 13.16 Patch.

The new patch introduces a plethora of balance changes to champions and items, with the developers aiming to enhance the strength of several underperforming champions while addressing the power of certain items. As players gear up for the release of League of Legends 13.16 Patch, let's delve into what this update has in store.

League of Legends 13.16 Patch Notes

As revealed by the LoL Balance Team Lead Designer, Matt Leung-Harrison, LoL 13.16 Patch arrives with a focus on balance adjustments, aiming to create a healthier gaming experience by tweaking champions and items.

This time around, the spotlight is on lethality items, as various buffs are directed toward them. However, not all items are getting the royal treatment, as the infamous Duskblade of Draktharr is in line for some necessary nerfs. Additionally, numerous champions are set to receive buffs and nerfs to better align their performance with the intended gameplay.

League of Legends 13.16 Patch comes bearing a host of buffs, reflecting the developers' efforts to counteract past over-nerfs and ensure a balanced playing field. While some champions receive more buffs due to the perceived inadequacy of previous adjustments, Caitlyn stands out, as the buffs she received in Patch 13.15 were deemed insufficient.

Also, as part of the commitment to maintaining a dynamic and fair environment, League of Legends 13.16 Patch introduces selective nerfs to a handful of champions. Among these adjustments, Naafiri and Rek’Sai stand as the more significant changes, followed by Shyvana, Tristana, and Shaco Support, all of whom face a slight reduction in power.

13.16! Duskblade is a hot topic as it's picking up on non-assassins like Illaoi, Aatrox, Yorick, etc. We're bringing down its power and bringing up some of the weaker items in the assassin system

Caitlyn buffs weren't enough and we're buffing up some of the champs we overnerfed pic.twitter.com/7rURk7y90P

— Matt Leung-Harrison (@RiotPhroxzon) August 8, 2023

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League of Legends patch 13.16 Champions buffs and nerfs

LoL 13.16 Champion Buffs

The champions benefiting from these buffs in Patch 13.16 include:

• Akali

1. Q Energy Cost: 130/115/100/85/70 ⇒ 110/100/90/80/70
2. W Damage: 40/65/90/115 / 140 (+ 65% AD) (+ 60% AP) ⇒ 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 / 145 (+ 65% AD) (+ 60% AP)

• Brand

1. P Mana Restore: 20-40 ⇒ 30-50
2. Q AP Ratio: 55% ⇒ 65%
3. E AP Ratio: 45% ⇒ 50%

• Caitlyn

1. Attacks per Headshot: 6 ⇒ 5

• Ekko

1. Q Outgoing Damage: 60/75/90/105/120 (+ 30% AP) ⇒ 70/85 / 100 / 115 / 130 (+ 30% AP)
2. Q Slow: 32/39/46/53 / 60% ⇒ 40 / 45 / 50/55/60%
3. W Shield: 70-150 ⇒ 100-180

• Karma

1. Q Base Damage: 70 / 120 / 170 / 220 / 270 (+40% AP) ⇒ 70 / 120 / 170 / 220 / 270 (+ 50% AP)
2. Mantra Q Detonation Damage: 35 / 140 / 245/350 (+ 60% AP) ⇒ 35 / 140 / 245 / 350 (+ *70%* AP)
3. R Cooldown: 40/38/36 / 34 ⇒ 40 / 37 / 34/31

• Lucian

1. Vigilance Flat Physical Damage: 10 ⇒ 15

• Lulu

1. Health per Level: 88 ⇒ 92
2. Q Damage: 70/105 / 140 / 175 / 210 (+ 40% AP) ⇒ 70/105/140/175/ 210 (+ 50% AP)
3. E Damage: 80/120/160/200/240 (+ 40% AP) ⇒ 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 / 240 (+ 50% AP)

• Milio

1. Q Base Damage: 90/135/180/225/270 (+ 90% AP) ⇒ 80/140/200/260/320 (+ 120% AP)
2. E Base Shields: 60/80/100/120/140 (+ 25% AP) ⇒ 60/85/110/135/160 (+ 30% AP)

• Sylas

1. Base Mana: 310 ⇒ 400

• Wukong

1. Mana Regen Growth: 0.65 ⇒ 0.8
2. Q Mana Cost: 40 ⇒ 20
3. W Mana Cost: 80-40 ⇒ 60-40

LoL 13.16 Champion Nerfs

The LoL 13.16 patch nerfs are designed to refine the gaming experience and bring champions' performance closer to the desired balance. The champions undergoing nerfs in Patch 13.16 include:

• Naafiri

1. Armor: 32 ⇒ 30
2. Attack Damage: 57 ⇒ 55
3. Base Attack Speed: .688 ⇒ .663

• Rek’Sai

1. Unburrowed Q Damage: 21/27/33/39/45 + 50 % Bonus AD ⇒ 34/38/42/46/50% TOTAL AD (This is a nerf until level 13)

• Shaco

1. Base Mana Regen: 7.15 ⇒ 6
2. W Mana Cost: 50/55/60/65/70 ⇒ 70 at all ranks

• Shyvana

1. W Damage per Second: 20/32/45/57/70 + 30% Bonus AD ⇒ 20/30/40/50/60 + 20% Bonus AD
2. W Damage per Hit: 5/8/11.25/14.25/17.5 +7.5% Bonus AD ⇒ 5/7/9/11/13 + 5% Bonus AD

• Tristana

1. Health: 670 ⇒ 640
2. Magic Resist: 30 ⇒ 28
3. Armor: 26 + 4.2 ⇒ 30 +4.5

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League of Legends 13.16 Item and System Changes

League of Legends 13.16 Patch not only impacts champions but also delves into item adjustments. While Duskblade of Draktharr is receiving a much-anticipated Nerf, several other items are undergoing changes to maintain the balance of the game.

LoL 13.6 Items Nerfs

Duskblade of Draktharr has solidified its position as one of the premier lethality mythic items following its rework. By enabling abilities to deal execution damage, this item has become a staple even among champions beyond the assassin class. However, this ubiquity has led to Riot's decision to slightly diminish its power. The intention behind these nerfs is to reduce the appeal of non-assassins building the item, thereby maintaining the distinctive identity of the assassin class.

• Duskblade of Draktharr

1. Missing Health Damage: 20% ⇒ 18%
2. Cooldown: 10s ⇒ 30s

LoL 13.6 Items Buffs

Well, Riot's approach doesn't stop at Nerfs. In response to the changes to Duskblade, Riot is boosting the appeal of lesser-used lethality items. In Patch 13.16, Axiom Arc, Serpent’s Fang, and Prowler’s Claw will receive buffs, allowing players to explore alternative itemization strategies and potentially revitalize certain champion playstyles.

The items receiving buffs in LoL 13.16 patch are:

• Axiom Arc

1. Cooldown Refund: 5+40% Lethality ⇒ 10% +40% Lethality

• Prowler’s Claw

1. Cooldown: 10s ⇒ 5s
2. Damage: 85/65 (+45/30% bonus AD) ⇒ 85/65 (55/35% bonus AD)

• Serpent’s Fang

1. Lethality: 12 ⇒ 15

• Umbral Glaive

1. Lethality: 10 ⇒ 13

League of Legends 13.16 Skins

In addition to the changes impacting gameplay, LoL Patch 13.16 introduces seven Immortal Journey skins, including a Legendary skin for Soraka.

Immortal Journey Soraka Splash art

Immortal Journey Kayle Splash art

Immortal Journey Shyvana Splash art

Immortal Journey Zed Splash art

Immortal Journey Zeri Splash art

Immortal Journey Sona Splash art

Immortal Journey Sona Prestige Splash art

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League of Legends 13.16 Patch Release Date and Time

Mark your calendars for the release of Patch 13.16, scheduled for Wednesday, August 16th.

The update will stage in Australia at 10 am AEST and roll out on major League servers throughout the day. Players can expect the patch to go live at the following times:

• 3 am PT (NA)
• 5 am GMT (EU West)
• 3 am CET (EU North East)
• 8 am KR (Korea)

Overall, the League of Legends 13.16 patch seems like a great update that seeks to strike the delicate balance between champions and items.

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