Riot Games is revolutionizing the way League of Legends is played with sweeping changes to Summoner’s Rift. Get ready for a thrilling new experience as the Void makes a vengeful return, introducing stronger neutral monsters and transforming the terrain in every lane. These changes will challenge players to rethink their strategies and embrace a whole new set of items, including an improved support system that promises greater satisfaction for this crucial role. Here are the five biggest changes coming to Summoner’s Rift in the 2024 LoL season.
Baron Nashor: Unleashing Three New Forms
Baron Nashor, the formidable purple worm, is undergoing a much-needed facelift. In 2024, he will emerge with three new forms, each possessing unique powers. Prepare for the Territorial Baron, Hunting Baron, and All-Seeing Baron, each bringing their own special abilities that will revolutionize how players approach this fearsome monster. Moreover, these forms will introduce distinct pit terrains, adding an extra layer of complexity to mid-to-late game skirmishes.
Three New Baron Pits: A Shift in Battle Tactics
Accompanying Baron Nashor’s newfound power, three different pit terrains will be introduced. While Hunting Baron retains the familiar pit appearance, both Territorial Baron and All-Seeing Baron will alter the pit’s landscape, presenting new obstacles and pathways. These changes will significantly impact how battles unfold during the mid-to-late game, requiring players to adapt their strategies accordingly.
The Void’s Invasion: New Monsters on the Rift
The Void has infiltrated Summoner’s Rift, bringing forth new creatures to challenge players. Voidgrubs and Voidmites will replace the initial Rift Herald, spawning in the Baron pit at the five-minute mark. Defeating these Voidgrubs will unleash Voidmites to swarm enemy champions. Triumph over these creatures to gain the Hunger of the Void buff, granting bonus damage to structures. The buff’s potency increases based on the number of Voidgrubs defeated, with players who slay five to six grubs periodically spawning their own Voidmites to aid in pushing waves and demolishing structures.
Rift Herald: A New Way to Ride
While the Void creatures make their presence known, let’s not forget about Shelly, the Rift Herald. In 2024, she will receive a special interaction that allows players to jump onto her back, steer her, and command her to charge forward, knocking up enemy champions. By directing Shelly into an enemy turret, players can maximize her damage output, making her an invaluable ally when it comes to taking down objectives on the map. Once she collides with terrain, the player riding her will be dismounted, returning to their normal state.
New Terrain: A Transformed Battlefield
Riot is reshaping the entire landscape of Summoner’s Rift. In both the bottom and top lanes, the terrain will be mirrored on both sides, eliminating any side-based advantage in terms of jungle pathing. Additionally, new pixel brushes will be placed at river entrances, offering opportunities for surprise ganks. In the mid lane, the side brushes will be pushed back, providing greater safety for less-mobile champions as they farm.
These exciting changes will be available for testing on the League PBE starting from November 20th. Get ready to embrace a whole new level of strategy and excitement on Summoner’s Rift in 2024!
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