The League of Legends 13.21 patch will bring several champion buffs, nerfs, and adjustments along with the new Nexus Blitz and ARAM changes.
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| League of Legends 13.21 patch notes |
As players adapt to new changes with LoL Patch 13.20, attention is already turning towards the upcoming League of Legends 13.21 Patch. While specific changes are yet to be revealed, Tahm Kench is confirmed to be receiving adjustments along with Seraphine, and Jinx is getting some nerfs. Additionally, the Cafe Cuties skin line makes a return, featuring Jinx, Lulu, Poppy, and Rumble.
Let's get into the details of all that has been revealed thus far about League of Legends 13.21 Patch.
League of Legends 13.21 Patch Notes
Champion buffs
- Bel’Veth
- Hecarim
- K’Sante
- Kha’Zix
- Le’Blanc
- Master Yi
- Morgana (jungle)
- Tahm Kench (top)
- Varus
Champion Nerfs
- Aurelion Sol
- Briar
- Caitlyn (Lethality)
- Dr. Mundo
- Jinx Rammus
Champion Adjustments
- Brans (Jungle)
- Seraphine (Support)
- Zyra (Jungle)
System Nerfs
- First Strike
- Phase Rush
System Adjustments
- Hullbreaker
In League of Legends Patch 13.21, several significant changes and considerations were outlined by Riot Phroxzon:
- Overall: The initial response to Patch 13.20 has been positive. Players appreciate the slower pace, improved fight pacing, and reduced early-game snowballing. Game time has increased by about a minute, bringing it back to Season 7-8 levels. Snowballing is at its lowest in around 5 years.
- Jungle: Jungle changes have landed reasonably well, rewarding more efficient junglers. However, there's an imbalance within roles, with some tanks being too strong and many AD champions too weak. Adjustments will focus on AD ratios for pet damage and healing values.
- Specific Champion Changes:
- K'Sante: Initial feedback shows improvements for average players and challenges for Pros. Bugs will be fixed, and K'Sante will receive some buffs.
- Rammus: Considered too strong due to synergies with resist buffs on the pet. He will be toned down.
- Kha'Zix, Bel'Veth, Hecarim, Master Yi: These junglers were disproportionately affected by the changes. Adjustments will be made to bring them up.
- Le'Blanc: After recent adjustments, she's landed weaker, so she'll receive a buff.
- Aurelion Sol: Scaling champions, including ASol, are stronger. He'll be tuned down accordingly.
- Briar: She has a steep mastery curve, and adjustments will be made based on player reliability.
- Caitlyn: Lethality Cait has gained popularity, and it's becoming her dominant build. Balancing will ensure this isn't overly powerful.
- Dr Mundo: The durability changes benefit Mundo, so he'll be toned down.
- Jinx: Her "crazy, unleashed" strength will be toned down, but it will remain a key aspect of her gameplay.
- Runes: First Strike will receive adjustments, particularly as it benefits from longer games. Phase Rush is considered slightly too strong after other rune changes.
- Hullbreaker: This item's output is viewed as too sharp, so it will be softened while maintaining its overall power level.
The LoL Patch 13.21 is scheduled for release on Wednesday, October 25, followed by three more patches before the end of season 13.
League of Legends 13.21 Champion Buffs and Nerfs
In terms of champion changes in the LoL 13.21 patch, Tahm Kench undergoes targeted changes, potentially impacting his viability as a top-lane champion. Seraphine, known for her strength as an APC and bot laner, faces nerfs to address her high win rate. These adjustments aim to position her more effectively in the mid-lane, though some players feel she may be pushed towards support.
Details on champion nerf and buffs have been revealed completely for the League of Legends 13.21 patch.
LoL 13.21 Champion Buffs
- Bel’Veth
- E cooldown: 24 -18 ⇒ 20-16
- Hecarim
- AD Growth: 3.2 ⇒ 3.7
- W Duration: 4 ⇒ 5
- K’Sante
- Various bug fixes
- Various tooltip updates
- Q bonus HP cap: 1800 ⇒ 1200 (this is a buff)
- W maximum channel: 1.0s ⇒ 1.5s
- R+P bonus damage: 35% ⇒ 45/60/75%
- R+Q/E resets: 0.1s ⇒ Instant
- Le’Blanc
- W AP Ratio: 65% ⇒ 75%
- E2 AP Ratio: 70% ⇒ 80%
- Master Yi
- E CD: 18 ⇒ 14
- Morgana (jungle)
- W damage: 12-52 ⇒ 12-56
- W monster mod: 165% ⇒ 170%
- Tahm Kench
- P Damage: 8-60 (+3% bonus HP) ⇒ 6-48 (+5% bonus HP)
- W CD Refund: 40% ⇒ 40-50%
- Varus
- W on-hit damage: 7-27 ⇒ 7-31
- E slow: 25-45% ⇒ 30-50%
LoL 13.21 Champion Nerfs
- Aurelion Sol
- Q DPS: 15-55 (rank) + 30-80 (level) + 60% AP ⇒ 45-105 (rank) + 55% AP
- Q burst damage: 40-80 (rank) + 20-30 (level) ⇒ 60-100 (rank) (AP/Stardust scaling unchanged)
- Briar
- AS growth: 2.3% ⇒ 2%
- W missing HP damage: 10% + 4%% bonus AD ⇒ 10% + 3.5%% bonus AD
- P remaining bleed heal: 100% ⇒ 125%
- Caitlyn (Lethality)
- P crit scaling: 81.25% ⇒ 85%
- R Cooldown: 90/75/60 ⇒ 90
- R Damage: 300-750 + 200% bonus AD, + 35% at 100% crit ⇒ 300-700 + 170% bonus AD, + 50% at 100% crit
- Dr. Mundo
- E Bonus AD: 2-4% Max HP ⇒ 2-3% Max HP
- Jinx
- New: Passive stacks capped at 5
- Turret/Epic takedowns no longer grant stacks beyond the first
- Rammus
- Q Damage: 100-200 ⇒ 80-200
- W Resists: 35 + 40-80% ⇒ 30 +35-75%
League of Legends 13.21 Champion Adjustments
- Brand (Jungle)
- Health: 590 + 102 ⇒ 570 + 105
- Armor: 22 + 4.7 ⇒ 27 +4.2
- Level 1 attack speed: .625 ⇒ .681 (AS ratio unchanged)
- P monster mod: 120% ⇒ 250%
- AS growth: 1.36% ⇒ 2%
- E damage: 70-170 ⇒ 65-165
- Seraphine (Jungle)
- Mana: 440 + 40 ⇒ 360 + 50
- Mana regen: 8 +1 ⇒ 11.5 + .4
- Armor: 19 ⇒ 26
- Health growth: 104 ⇒ 90
- Q cooldown: 10-5 ⇒ 9-5
- W cooldown: 28-20 ⇒ 28-16
- W shield: 50-130 ⇒ 50-150
- E cost: 60-100 ⇒ 60-80
- Q damage: 55-115 + 45-65% AP ⇒ 55-155 + 50% AP
- W mana cost: 50-90 ⇒ 80-100
- W heal: 5-7% + .4%% AP ⇒ 3-5%
- E damage: 60-140 ⇒ 60-200
- Zyra (Support)
- Level 1 attack speed: .625 ⇒ .681 (AS ratio unchanged)
- P Damage: 20-100 + 15% AP ⇒ 20-88 +18% AP
- Q damage: 60-200 + 60% ⇒ 60-220 + 65%
- E damage: 60-240 + 50% ⇒ 60-200 + 60%
League of Legends 13.21 System and Item Changes
The meta is expected to shift towards slower-paced games focusing on scaling picks. Junglers will adopt a more deliberate playstyle, likely extending the overall game duration.
LoL 13.21 System Nerfs
- First Strike
- Bonus True Damage: 8% ⇒ 7%
- Phase Rush
- Melee Bonus MS: 30-60% ⇒ 25-50%
LoL 13.21 System Adjustments
- Hullbreaker
- Bonus AR and MR: Melee: 10-75 ⇒ 10-60, Ranged: 5-37 ⇒ 5-30
League of Legends 13.21 ARAM Adjustments
Also, the permanent game mode, All-Random-All-Mid (ARAM), receives significant balance changes in this League of Legends 13.21 patch.
Due to the fact that certain of Aurelion Sol's and Lillia's abilities are too bothersome, Riot will be reducing their cooldowns.
- Lillia - E cooldown: 14s ⇒ 18s
- Aurelion Sol - E cooldown: 12s ⇒ 14s
League of Legends 13.21 Nexus Blitz Balance Changes
In the League of Legends 13.21 patch, Nexus Blitz, a highly anticipated rotating game mode, makes its return. This mode comes with specific balance adjustments. Nexus Blitz 2023 introduces its own rules and maps, accompanied by tailored balance tweaks for an engaging experience.
Riot has made a few balance adjustments to keep things interesting because this is a totally unique game mode with its own rules and map.
Ivern
- [NEW] Passive - Enemy of the Forest
- It's time for Ivern's revenge. Ivern can damage monsters, and they can damage him. Source: Ivern the Cruel
Shyvana
- Passive - Fury of the Dragonborn
- Tooltip no longer mentions getting stacks from Scuttle
League of Legends 13.21 Skins
In the LoL 13.21 patch, the new Cafe Cuties skin line is being introduced. Additionally, the release of the highly anticipated Coven Syndra skin has been postponed for improvements.
Despite player hopes for legendary skin, Nami received this tier, leaving Syndra's skin feeling underwhelming. Riot aims to enhance the skin to provide Syndra players with a more enjoyable and distinctive experience. This League of Legends 13.21 patch also brings a new set of skins themed around a coffee shop, featuring four new employees:
- Cafe Cuties Lulu
- Cafe Cuties Jinx
- Cafe Cuties Rumble
- Cafe Cuties Poppy.
These skins will be classified as Epic, priced at 1350 RP, with no accompanying borders or icons for this line.
Cafe Cuties Jinx Splash Art
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| LoL Cafe Cuties Jinx Splash Art |
Cafe Cuties Lulu Splash Art
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| LoL Cafe Cuties Lulu Splash Art |
Cafe Cuties Poppy Splash Art
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| LoL Cafe Cuties Poppy Splash Art |
Cafe Cuties Rumble Splash Art
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| LoL Cafe Cuties Rumble Splash Art |
League of Legends 13.21 Patch Release Date
On October 25th, LoL patch 13.21 will be made available, as per the official patch schedule. Three more patches will follow before the season 13 finale.
Release time and server maintenance for the LoL 13.21 patch are:
- NA: 3:00 AM PT
- EUW: 5:00 UK time
- EUNE: 3:00 CET
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