League of Legends closes out the year with Patch 25.24, introducing a mix of balance changes and seasonal content. Several champions receive targeted adjustments, including power increases for ability power-focused Sejuani and reductions to Mel’s effectiveness.
The update also debuts a new series of Winter-themed skins, adding festive visuals to the game’s final patch of 2025. With these changes, players can expect a refreshed experience as the current season comes to an end.
LoL patch notes 25.24: Overview
Patch 25.24 became active on December 3, 2025, marking the final adjustment period before the new competitive season.
It introduces a series of balance updates and system refinements aimed at stabilizing gameplay.
Key highlights:
- Minor champion and item tuning
- Seasonal wrap-up updates
- Visual and mode adjustments
| Date | Patch Number | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | 25.24 | Balance and stability |
Season 3 ranked season
Season 3 of ranked play ends on January 7, marking the close of competitive progress before the system locks for maintenance. During this 12-hour downtime, ranked queues remain unavailable while Riot prepares for the 2026 Season 1 transition.
Players who competed this season receive several rewards reflecting their peak performance:
| Reward Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Victorious Draven Skin | Exclusive ranked season skin with matching chromas |
| Skin Border | Works with all three Victorious skins from 2025 (requires ownership) |
| Ranked Emote | Displays the player’s seasonal achievement |
| Ranked Icon | Permanent mark of the 2025 standing |
Image: Victorious Draven splash artwork (Riot Games).
WASD release
The WASD movement option arrives in League of Legends with this patch, expanding player control beyond traditional mouse clicks. Riot Games has enabled the feature in unranked modes worldwide while Draft and Ranked remain excluded for now.
This rollout functions as a beta test, meaning certain champions or queues may be turned off if issues occur. Currently, Briar and Taliyah have WASD controls disabled.
Players are encouraged to:
- Test the new system in live matches
- Report bugs or inconsistencies through the appropriate support channels
| Feature | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WASD Controls | Unranked modes | Beta phase |
| Ranked Queues | Not available | Under review |
| Champion Exceptions | Briar, Taliyah | Disabled control mode |
LoL patch notes 25.24: Champions
Champion Improvements
Sejuani receives targeted adjustments aimed at restoring her strength in the jungle and expanding her flexibility in other roles. The update boosts her ability to scale with Ability Power, encouraging broader item choices. These modifications seek to make her more competitive against the current lineup of favored junglers and duelists.
Champion Reductions
A few champions experience moderate reductions in power to balance the patch’s overall adjustments. The focus remains on reigning in outliers that have shown overperformance in recent matches while maintaining their core gameplay identity.
Rune Adjustments
| Rune | Previous Value | Updated Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bloodline – Life Steal per Stack | 0.4% | 0.45% |
| Bloodline – Maximum Life Steal | 6% | 6.75% |
LoL patch notes 25.24: New skins
Patch 25.24 adds six new character skins to the in-game shop. Three of them celebrate the winter theme: Winter Wonder Zeri, Winter Wonder Milio, and Reindeer Smolder. These designs complement the seasonal map visuals perfectly.
The update also features three Mythic-tier additions: Sunken Shadows Lucian, Sunken Shadows Nami, and Prestige Winterblessed Mel.
| Skin Type | Champions | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Collection | Zeri, Milio, Smolder | Snow and festive season |
| Mythic Series | Lucian, Nami, Mel | Prestige and limited edition |
