As 2025 draws to a close, League of Legends prepares for its final major patch of the year. Patch 25.24 marks the end of the current season’s balance cycle, bringing the last set of updates before players turn their attention to the next competitive year.
This update delivers a mix of champion adjustments, system changes, and smaller refinements designed to stabilize the game heading into 2026. By wrapping up the season’s balance goals, the patch sets a foundation for the new season’s meta and ensures a smoother transition for players across all skill levels.
LoL Patch 25.24 – What’s coming in the upcoming update?
Patch 25.24 closes out the 2025 season with a focus on balance adjustments rather than major new content. Riot Games plans to refine the meta and finalize preparations before the annual break. With the Winter Rift already introduced, the next update mainly delivers champion balancing and cosmetic additions.
Several champions receive attention in this patch. Assassin junglers like Kha’Zix, Kayn, and Zed face tuning to regulate their performance at higher tiers. Meanwhile, mid lane mages such as Swain, Mel, and Viktor see further balance shifts aimed at stabilizing their presence in ranked play.
New skins emphasize a holiday theme. The following champions feature festive cosmetics:
| Champion | Skin Theme |
|---|---|
| Zeri | Winter Celebration |
| Milio | Winter Celebration |
| Mel | Winter Celebration |
| Nami | Holiday Set |
| Lucian | Holiday Set |
| Smolder | Reindeer Edition |
In addition, the Victorious Draven skin concludes the yearly ranked rewards, granted to players who meet qualification criteria at the end of Season 3 Act 2.
LoL Patch Notes 25.24 Preview
Patch 25.24 introduces several focused champion and system adjustments, aiming to fine-tune balance at the close of the 2025 season. Tank supports and bruiser junglers see the most notable attention, while a few high-performing assassins receive slight reductions.
Champion Adjustments
| Champion | Adjustment Type | Key Updates |
|---|---|---|
| Braum | Buff | Base health increased to 630; passive auto-attack damage roughly doubled across levels. |
| Dr. Mundo | Nerf | Q damage cap against monsters slightly reduced. |
| Kayn | Nerf | Shadow Assassin bonus damage trimmed from 25–45% to 20–40%. |
| Kha’Zix | Nerf | W’s base damage lowered by 10 at all ranks. |
| Mel | Nerf | E ability damage-over-time shortened and weakened; mana cost raised to 90 at max rank. |
| Nasus | Buff | Gains more base health and stronger Q scaling. |
| Sejuani | Buff | Broad AP ratio and mana cost improvements across Q, W, and E; shorter Q and R cooldowns. |
| Swain | Adjustment | Soul fragment healing now consistently restores 6% of maximum health. |
| Viktor | Buff | Stronger Q shield scaling now reaching 25% AP. |
| Zed | Nerf | Passive monster damage reduced to 180%. |
System Update
Legend: Bloodline increases its life steal per stack to 0.45%, slightly boosting overall sustain to a maximum of 6.75%.
What are the most impactful changes in Patch 25.24?
Patch 25.24 introduces several key balance updates for both champions and cosmetic content. Some champions gain significant power increases, while others see targeted reductions to maintain balance across roles and ranks.
Champion Adjustments and Gameplay Highlights
Sejuani receives notable ability power ratio improvements, positioning her as a potential hybrid bruiser rather than a pure frontline tank. Viktor benefits from a stronger defensive shield on his Q, improving his dueling and trading capacity in lane.
On the nerf side, Zed experiences a 20% reduction to his passive damage, slowing his jungle clear and early pressure. Kayn, particularly in his Shadow Assassin form, faces lower burst potential, curbing his dominance in lower-ranked games.
| Champion | Change Type | Key Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Sejuani | Buff | Higher AP scaling |
| Viktor | Buff | Improved shield on Q |
| Zed | Nerf | Reduced passive damage |
| Kayn | Nerf | Lower Shadow Assassin damage |
Cosmetic Additions
Holiday and thematic skins headline this patch, expanding player customization options:
- Prestige Winterblessed Mel – 150 Mythic Essence
- Winter Wonder Zeri – 1820 RP
- Winter Wonder Milio – 1350 RP
- Reindeer Smolder – 1350 RP
- Sunken Shadows Nami
- Sunken Shadows Lucian
- Victorious Draven – ranked season reward
Patch Release Timing
Riot Games plans to deploy Patch 25.24 on December 3, 2025, marking the final update of the 2025 season. The next ranked split will begin in early January, signaling the transition into the 2026 competitive year.
