League of Legends Patch 14.23 introduces several changes across items, champions, and systems, impacting all roles from top to support. Here’s everything you need to know about the updates, tier shifts, and strategic adjustments for solo queue in this patch.
System Changes In League of Legends Patch 14.23
Item Adjustments
- Yun Tal Wildarrows:
- Ghostblade:
- Reduced out-of-combat movement speed and active duration for ranged champions.
- Impact: Graves is heavily affected, with a slight impact on Kindred and Miss Fortune.
- Collector:
- Cost increased from 2950 to 3000 gold.
- Impact: Slight nerf to ADCs relying on this item, especially Graves.
Bounty Adjustments
- Champion bounties now grow 14% faster from kills and assists.
- Increased reduction in bounties for losing teams.
- Objective bounty contribution from gold leads is doubled.
Top Lane Changes In League of Legends Patch 14.23
Champion Buffs
- Ambessa:
- Buffs: Q2 cast window extended, R movement commands adjusted for better control.
- Builds: Voltaic Cyclosword gaining traction over Eclipse.
- Playstyle: Ignite + Teleport setup in high elo proving effective.
- Tier Shift: Moved to S Tier.
Top Lane Tier List Highlights
- OP Tier: Malphite remains dominant due to his consistency and utility.
- Underrated Pick: Maokai excelling with “Unending Despair” as a core item.
Jungle Changes In League of Legends Patch 14.23
Champion Buffs
- Rammus:
- Q cooldown reduced by 4 seconds at level 1.
- Impact: Faster clears and stronger early skirmishes. Moved to A Tier.
- Rengar:
- Buffs to R bonus AD ratio (50% → 100%) and armor shred (15%-25%).
- Impact: Increased snowball potential. Promoted to B Tier.
Champion Nerfs
- Kha’Zix:
- Base armor reduced (36 → 32).
- Evolved W isolated slow reduced (75% → 60%).
- Impact: Remains in S Tier but close to A Tier due to weakened early durability.
- Zac:
- Q max health ratio reduced (4% → 3%).
- Impact: Dropped from S Tier to A Tier.
Jungle Tier List Highlights
Mid Lane Changes In League of Legends Patch 14.23
Champion Buffs
- Azir:
- W AP ratio increased slightly. Remains in C Tier.
- Swain:
- Benefiting from previous buffs, solidifying a spot in S Tier for solo queue.
Champion Adjustments
- Aurora:
- Significant changes to abilities (Q, W, R).
- Impact: Unclear power shift; no immediate tier list changes.
Mid Lane Tier List Highlights
- OP Tier: Ahri and Vex continue to dominate.
- S Tier: Swain’s versatility shines, especially in lower elos.
ADC Changes In League of Legends Patch 14.23
Champion Buffs
- Jinx:
- AD growth increased (2.5 → 3.25).
- W AD ratio reduced (160% → 140%).
- Impact: Strong synergy with Yun Tal Wildarrows buffs. Promoted to OP Tier.
Champion Nerfs
- Caitlyn:
- R bonus AD ratio reduced (150% → 100%).
- Impact: Shift towards Wild Arrows builds. Dropped to S Tier.
- Kog’Maw:
- AP build nerfed (E damage, Q shred). AD build likely to resurge.
- Impact: Moved from OP Tier to S Tier.
ADC Tier List Highlights
- OP Tier: Jinx and Corki dominate due to item synergy and fewer direct nerfs.
- S Tier: Caitlyn and Kog’Maw adjust builds to maintain competitiveness.
Support Changes In League of Legends Patch 14.23
Champion Adjustments
- Tahm Kench:
- Passive and R AP ratios reduced.
- Impact: Minor adjustments; remains in S Tier.
- Rell:
- Extensive rework impacting damage output, durability, and CC.
- Impact: Durability nerfs could result in net negative performance. Placement in tier list unchanged for now.
Support Tier List Highlights
- OP Tier: Lulu, Vel’Koz, and Poppy dominate across roles.
- Versatility: Meta supports include enchanters (Janna, Nami) and tankier picks (Braum, Tahm Kench).
Final Thoughts Patch 14.23 shakes up all roles with significant item and champion changes, offering opportunities for meta shifts. Adjust your strategies and builds to capitalize on these updates, especially in the jungle and ADC roles. Stay tuned for mid-patch updates as the meta evolves.
Frequently Asked Questions about League of Legends Patch 14.23
What buffs did Yun Tal Wildarrows receive in League of Legends Patch 14.23?
Yun Tal Wildarrows received several buffs, including a cost reduction of 100 gold, an increase in passive duration from 4 to 6 seconds, and a passive cooldown reduction from 40 to 30 seconds.
Which champions benefit the most from Yun Tal Wildarrows changes?
Jinx, Caitlyn, and Yasuo benefit greatly from the changes to Yun Tal Wildarrows. Jinx, in particular, is expected to thrive in the new patch.
What nerfs did Ghostblade receive?
Ghostblade’s out-of-combat movement speed and active duration have been reduced, but these changes only affect ranged champions like Graves.
How is Caitlyn impacted by League of Legends Patch 14.23 changes?
Caitlyn’s ultimate bonus AD ratio has been reduced from 150% to 100%. This, combined with the buffs to Yun Tal Wildarrows, will likely shift her build towards more consistent DPS items.
What jungle champions received buffs in Patch 14.23?
Rammus and Rengar received significant buffs. Rammus’ Q cooldown was reduced, improving clear speed and early skirmishing, while Rengar’s ultimate gained bonus AD ratio and increased armor shred.
Why is Graves no longer in the OP tier for the jungle?
Nerfs to Ghostblade and The Collector, as well as changes to other jungle champions, have slightly reduced Graves’ dominance, moving him from OP tier to S tier.
How’s the Aurora rework performing?
It’s a bold change for sure, but so far Aurora will do great with the changes, you can check out a guide for her changes right here!
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