When is League Patch 13.21 going live?
League Patch 13.21 is set to go live on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The update will be rolled out on major League servers throughout the day, starting with Australia at 10am AEST. Expect several hours of server downtime during the staging process.
What can we expect in League Patch 13.21?
In this update, Riot Games is focusing on balancing champions and making adjustments to runes and items. A total of 18 champions will receive ability, stat, and role tweaks, with nine buffs, six nerfs, and three adjustments planned. Additionally, the First Strike and Phase Rush runes, as well as the Hullbreaker item, will undergo changes. The Nexus Blitz LTM will also see some smaller updates. Lastly, the Cafe Cuties skin set will make a return after two years, featuring four champion cosmetics, and the Coven package will be added to the store.
Champion Changes
The developers are aiming to expand the pool of ability-powered champions in the jungle. Brand and Zyra will receive significant changes and buffs to make them viable jungle picks. Morgana jungle will also receive further buffs. Other champions, such as Bel’Veth, Hecarim, K’Sante, LeBlanc, Master Yi, Tahm Kench, Varus, Aurelion Sol, Briar, Caitlyn, Dr. Mundo, Jinx, and Rammus, will undergo various adjustments to their abilities and stats.
Skin Releases
Although this patch has fewer new cosmetics compared to the previous one, Riot is introducing new Cafe Cuties skins. Lulu, Jinx, Poppy, and Rumble will receive new versions of these fan-favorite skins. Additionally, Syndra will receive a Coven skin.
League Patch 13.21 Early Patch Notes
Below are the early patch notes for League Patch 13.21. Please note that these changes are still subject to revision before the official release.
| Champion | Change |
|---|---|
| Bel’Veth | Reduced E cooldown from 24-18 to 20-16. |
| Hecarim | Increased AD growth from 3.2 to 3.7. Increased W duration from four seconds to five seconds. |
| K’Sante | Various bug fixes and tooltip updates. Reduced Q bonus HP cap from 1800 to 1200. Increased W maximum channel duration from one second to 1.5 seconds. Increased R plus P bonus damage from 35% to 46/60/75%. Instant reset for R plus Q/E. |
| LeBlanc | Increased W AP Ratio from 65% to 75%. Increased E2 AP Ratio from 70% to 80%. |
| Master Yi | Reduced E cooldown from 18 seconds to 14 seconds. |
| Morgana (jungle) | Increased W damage from 12-52 to 12-56. Increased W monster mod from 165% to 170%. |
| Tahm Kench | Increased P damage from eight to 60 (plus three percent bonus HP) to six to 48 (plus five percent bonus HP). Increased W cooldown refund from a flat 40% to 40-50%. |
| Varus | Increased W on-hit damage from 7-27 to 7-31. Increased E slow from 25-45% to 30-50%. |
| Aurelion Sol | Reduced Q damage per second from 15-55 (rank) plus 30-80 (level) plus 60% AP to 45-105 (rank) plus 55% AP. Decreased Q burst damage from 40-80 (rank) plus 20-30 (level) to 60-100 (rank). No changes to AP and Stardust scaling. |
| Briar | Decreased Attack Speed growth from 2.3% to 2%. Reduced W missing HP damage from 10% plus four percent bonus AD to 10% plus 3.5% bonus AD. Increased P remaining bleed heal from 100% to 125%. |
| Caitlyn | Increased P crit scaling from 81.25% to 85%. Reduced R cooldown scaling from 90/75/60 to a flat 90. Decreased R damage from 300-750 plus 200% bonus AD plus 35% at 100% crit to 300-700 plus 170% bonus AD plus 50% at 100% crit. |
| Dr. Mundo | Reduced E bonus AD from 2-4% max HP to 2-3% max HP. |
| Jinx | NEW: Passive stacks will now be capped at five. Turret and Epic takedowns won’t grant stacks beyond the first one. |
| Rammus | Decreased Q damage from 100-200 to 80-200. Reduced W resists from 35 plus 40-80% to 30 plus 35-75%. |
Items
The Hullbreaker item will undergo adjustments, with reduced bonus AR and MR for melee champions. Ranged champions will also see a reduction in these bonuses.
Runes
The First Strike rune will receive a nerf, reducing the bonus True Damage from eight percent to seven percent. The Phase Rush rune will also be nerfed, reducing the melee bonus MS from 30-60% to 25-50%.
Systems
The Nexus Blitz LTM will receive updates, including the enabling of Gustwalker Hatchling, Mosstomper Seedling, and Scorchclaw Pup. The UI will also be updated, and all balance modifiers will be reset. Additionally, Ivern will be able to damage monsters, and they can damage him.
Skins
The Cafe Cuties skin line will make a return after two years, featuring new versions for Jinx, Lulu, Poppy, and Rumble. Syndra will also receive a Coven skin.
Please note that these patch notes are subject to change before the official release of League Patch 13.21.
Source: DOTESPORTS
