League of Legends Wild Rift Patch 5.0's release date, new champions, reworks, skins, and a lot of other details have been revealed by Riot.
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Christmas comes again for League of Legends: Wild Rift players on January 18th, 2024 when patch 5.0, moniker "Bright Heights", is released worldwide. New champions, exciting gameplay developments, and fresh modes will scramble in the arena of Riot's mobile MOBA. We have gathered an A-Z information guide for you. Let's take a look.
League of Legends Wild Rift Patch 5.0 Release Date
Did you know that January 18th, 2024, the release date of patch 5.0 of LoL Wild Rift, marks the Lunar New Year? Well, coincidence or not, players can celebrate for a long time after this patch's release. Biweekly patches will be introduced after this into the game to bring new updates to players.
League of Legends Wild Rift Patch 5.0 Heralds Three New Champions
For PC LoL players, Wild Rift patch 5.0 brings three new champions into the arena, each of whom has a different playstyle.
- Syndra:
A juggler at heart, Syndra uses telekinesis to fire dark orbs from a long range. You will need to develop skills to realize her full burst potential.
- Talon:
A master in the one-to-one hit-and-run style combat, Talon uses his parkour skills to dash through jungles and cities making him the best pick to complete objectives following a kill.
- Kindred:
In Kindred, the Wolf and Lamb collaborate to bring out a fruitful fusion. The Wolf side of this champion is violent in taking down runners while the Lamb side is content to let runners pass. Switching between the versions enables different jungle paths in each game.
Mastering Syndra's skill, Talon's strength, and Kindred's adaptability will provide adept players and noobies alike with a wide array of strategic opportunities.
LoL Wild Rift Patch 5.0 Reworks Four Champions
Four champions have undergone extensive modifications for the Wild Rift Patch 5.0 upgrade.
- Aurelion Sol:
The Wild Rift Patch 5.0 upgrades to Aurelion Sol's kit turns him into a modern-day local juggernaut. The new passive on him makes his power stronger than ever.
- Wukong:
Augmented clones and reworked skills grant Wukong superior sustain in prolonged enemy encounters. Now he is as good as any fighter.
- Yuumi:
Yuumi the Magical Cat has got her attach mechanic upgraded which increases her aid regardless of attachment to allies.
- Gragas:
The Rabble Rouser has received updates that bring much-needed stability. These quality-of-life improvements to Gragas give a smoother and more reliable gameplay experience.
Riot has worked intentionally on these champions because of their outdated or flawed designs. We can expect much smoother gameplay now.
New LoL Gameplay Shakeups in Wild Rift Patch 5.0
Many new systemic changes will be effected in League of Legends: Wild Rift with the patch 5.0 upgrade.
Build options will be increased with new items like Heartsteel and Titanic Hydra, and existing items will be rebalanced. Rift Herald will be more focused on turrets than minions now, the latter being upgraded for ease after roams or recalls as well. Pet collectors will be in the limelight for once due to pet system upgrades. More playmaking experiences will be added via new terrains like a new alcove in the Baron lane.
These are some of the most interesting upgrades en route to League of Legends on January 18th.
Wild Rift Patch 5.0 Brings New Game Modes to LoL
The Double Cast mode limits the cooldown windows while simultaneously granting some champions two-strikes-in-one advantages at times.
The Arena mode is revived for a celebration of the Lunar New Year with a dragon theme. The 9th round will be a no-holds-barred one where chaos will ensue.
Events, Pass, and Ranked of LoL Wild Rift Patch 5.0
Apart from upgrading champions, Riot has many tricks up its sleeve. A new Wild Pass for Food Spirits Veigar and Black Frost Renekton unlockable skins will be available. The Ranked Season 12 will commence with the Glorious Crown Xin Zhao skin up for grabs, along with new rewards for the Legendary Queue. The Lunar New Year brings with it gifts like Dragon Lantern skins and occasions like Ramadan and Valentine's Day are marked by thematic reveals.
League of Legends Wild Rift Patch 5.0 Brings Dozens of New Skins
The various new skins to show up in League of Legends Wild Rift Patch 5.0 are listed below.
- Jayce Battle Academia
- Kindred Cat&Dog
- Warden Nautilus
- Syndra Spirit Blossom
- Urgot Pajama Guardian Cosplay
- Morgana Lunar Empress
- Nasus Lunar Guardian
- Pantheon Lunar Guardian
- Aurelion Sol Lunar Guardian
- Graves Dragon Lantern
- Zyra Dragon Lantern
- Caitlyn Battle Academia
- Akshan Dawnbringer
- Draven Dawnbringer
- Kayn Nightbringer
- Tyndramere Nightbringer
- Katarina High Noon
- Leona High Noon
- Samira High Noon
- Twitch High Noon
All in all, there will be more than three dozen new skins and a new season for Ranked grinders. That will be more than enough for the old players as well as the new ones.
All this information is enough to convince anyone that Riot plans for a festive year in 2024 for League of Legends Wild Rift.
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