LoL Patch 14.17 Release Date

As the release date for League of Legends patch 14.17 draws near, Riot Games is preparing to make vital changes to the game. This update plays a critical role in refining the game's meta before the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2024).

In this patch, notable adjustments have been made to various ADC and support champions. These changes aim to strike a balance that will enhance the competitiveness and excitement of upcoming matches on the global stage.

LoL patch 14.17 preview

Patch 14.17 introduces significant adjustments aimed at rebalancing the game. ADCs have been particularly strong due to rune changes and item modifications. Riot addresses this by nerfing popular ADC runes and making adjustments to champions such as Ashe and Ezreal.

The support role has seen a decline in ranged supports owing to multiple changes over the year. Riot is looking into ways to bring these supports back into the competitive meta, aiming for a balanced support landscape.

The updates include buffs to five champions and nerfs to thirteen champions. Details include champion adjustments and system changes, ensuring players are well-informed about the latest developments.

LoL patch 14.17 release date

League of Legends Patch 14.17 will arrive on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (PT).

Players can expect a new set of Battle Queen skins, showcasing powerful female champions. The champions receiving new skins in this patch are Gwen, Miss Fortune, Annie, and Fiora. This patch not only introduces new aesthetics but also aims at refining gameplay with skin thematic updates.