According to League of legends Patch 2025 S1.3, Riot Games has rolled out a substantial balance update, addressing meta-dominant champions, systemic gameplay elements, and overall pacing. This update includes significant nerfs to Viego, Wukong, and Skarner, as well as buffs to the Domination rune tree, auto-attack speed, and underperforming champions.
Epic monsters, including Void Grubs, Voracious Atakhan, and Cloud Soul, have been adjusted to shift gameplay dynamics, while Chemtech Soul receives much-needed buffs. Swiftplay also undergoes timing adjustments and a Sudden Death mechanic to guarantee faster matches.
Here’s the complete breakdown of every major change coming in Patch 2025 S1.3.
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Patch Highlights: What’s New in 2025 S1.3
- Dumpling Darling Syndra and Dumpling Darling Amumu will be available starting February 5, 2025, at 20:00 UTC.
- Nerfs to overperforming jungle champions, including Viego, Skarner, and Wukong.
- Domination tree overhaul, with buffs to Electrocute, Dark Harvest, and Hail of Blades.
- Attack speed cap increased from 2.5 to 3.0, impacting hyper-carry ADCs.
- Champion bounty reductions to limit single-player carry potential in losing games.
- Chemtech Soul buffed, while Cloud Soul, Void Grubs, and Atakhan are nerfed.
- Swiftplay updated with a Sudden Death feature, ensuring matches don’t exceed 35 minutes.
MacOS OpenGL & DirectX Changes
To maintain client stability, Riot is phasing out OpenGL support for macOS players, transitioning to Metal graphics. If your system does not support Metal, you’ll need to upgrade your hardware before OpenGL is permanently removed.
Meanwhile, DirectX 11 optimizations will roll out for Windows users, requiring hardware upgrades for those with outdated GPUs.
New Feature: Streamer Mode
Riot has introduced Streamer Mode, a feature designed to combat stream sniping and harassment. When enabled, this setting replaces player account names with champion names in the loading screen, in-game UI, and post-game results.
To activate Streamer Mode:
- Navigate to Settings → Interface → Health and Resource Bars.
- Toggle Streamer Mode On.
System-Wide Changes in Patch 2025 S1.3
Attack Speed Cap Increased
The attack speed cap has increased from 2.5 to 3.0, ensuring late-game DPS output keeps pace with evolving champion health scaling. This buff significantly benefits hyper-carry ADCs such as Jinx, Kog’Maw, and Vayne.
Champion Bounty Adjustments
Bounties for losing teams have been significantly reduced:
- Threshold for bounty suppression lowered by 60%.
- Full bounty removal now occurs 33% faster.
- Once Objective Bounties activate, Champion Bounties are fully suppressed.
Epic Monster Changes
- Chemtech Soul Buff → Below 50% HP bonus increased from 11% to 13%.
- Cloud Soul Nerf → Movement speed reduced from 20% to 15%.
- Void Grubs Nerf → Structure damage per stack reduced from 8/4 per second to 6/3.
- Atakhan Nerf → False Life Stasis duration increased from 5.5s to 15s, and bonus gold on takedowns reduced from 40g to 25g.
Champion Balance Changes in Patch 2025 S1.3
Champion Nerfs
- Viego → Base attack damage reduced from 60 to 57.
- Wukong → W cooldown increased, E attack speed reduced.
- Skarner → Armor growth decreased, E cooldown increased, stun duration reduced.
- Miss Fortune → Armor reduced from 28 to 25, armor growth nerfed.
- Jayce → Tank Jayce nerfed, reducing Q, W, and R base damage.
- Cassiopeia → Q and W ability power ratios decreased.
- Teemo → E (Toxic Shot) on-hit damage lowered, weakening his early lane poke.
- Rell → Base health and armor growth decreased, reducing her durability.
Champion Buffs
- Evelynn → E (Whiplash) damage increased significantly.
- Jax → Base health growth and R (Grandmaster’s Might) damage increased.
- Kayn → Q (Reaping Slash) damage buffed for Shadow Assassin.
- Swain → Passive (Ravenous Flock) max health per soul increased.
- Quinn → W attack speed buffed, improving auto-attack builds.
- Thresh → Base health increased, E (Flay) auto-attack scaling improved.
- Samira → E (Wild Rush) attack speed duration increased from 3s to 5s.
Item & Rune Changes in Patch 2025 S1.3
Item Nerfs
- Bloodsong → Melee champions’ damage taken effect reduced.
- Realmspike → AP ratio reduced from 20% to 15%.
Rune Buffs
- Electrocute → Base damage increased from 50-190 to 70-240.
- Dark Harvest → Base damage increased, soul scaling improved.
- Hail of Blades → Melee attack speed increased from 110% to 140%.
Swiftplay Changes: Faster Game Pace
Swiftplay is receiving pacing adjustments to ensure games conclude faster:
- Sudden Death at 30:00, automatically destroying all remaining structures.
- Minion scaling increased to every 60 seconds (down from 90s).
- Epic Monsters respawn timers adjusted (Dragons now respawn every 5 minutes).
Mythic Shop Updates
New Additions
- Prestige Mythmaker Cassiopeia, Prestige Lunar Beast Fiora, and more.
- Limited-time Firecracker and Porcelain skins.
Leaving Soon
- Prestige Mythmaker Sivir, Prestige Porcelain Lissandra, and others.
Bug Fixes & Quality of Life Improvements
- Fixed an issue where Wukong’s Q revealed him while attacking wards.
- Fixed an issue where Kindred’s marks failed to display on Atakhan.
- Neeko’s damage from minions now calculates based on disguise health.
- Fixed Rift Herald damage scaling in Swiftplay.
- Resolved an issue where Mel’s W reflect on Jhin’s E failed to trigger the correct SFX.
Final Thoughts on Patch 2025 S1.3
As per the latest league of legends patch notes, Riot Games is fine-tuning champion balance, runes, and game pacing. The nerfs to dominant junglers, buffs to assassins via Electrocute and Dark Harvest, and attack speed cap increase will significantly Impact the current meta. Players should adjust their item builds, rune choices, and champion priorities accordingly.
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Frequently Asked Questions about League of Legends Patch 2025 S1.3
What are the biggest changes in Patch 2025 S1.3?
Patch 2025 S1.3 introduces significant nerfs to dominant jungle champions like Viego, Skarner, and Wukong. The attack speed cap has been increased from 2.5 to 3.0, the Domination rune tree has been buffed, and epic monsters such as Void Grubs and Atakhan have been nerfed. Additionally, Swiftplay now features a Sudden Death mechanic to ensure matches conclude within 35 minutes.
Which champions received buffs in Patch 2025 S1.3?
Champions that received buffs include Evelynn, Jax, Kayn, Swain, Quinn, Thresh, and Samira. These buffs primarily focus on increasing damage, ability effectiveness, or sustain, bringing underperforming champions back into the meta.
Which champions were nerfed in Patch 2025 S1.3?
Nerfs were applied to Viego, Wukong, Skarner, Miss Fortune, Jayce, Cassiopeia, Teemo, and Rell. These nerfs target base stats, ability damage, and durability to reduce their dominance in ranked play.
What changes were made to runes in this patch?
Domination runes were buffed to restore power lost from previous adjustments. Electrocute’s base damage was increased from 50-190 to 70-240, Dark Harvest received higher base and stacking damage, and Hail of Blades had its attack speed increased for melee champions from 110% to 140%.
How does the new Sudden Death feature in Swiftplay work?
Sudden Death in Swiftplay ensures matches don’t exceed 35 minutes. At 25 minutes, turrets begin losing resistances, and at 30 minutes, all remaining structures gradually crumble until the Nexus is destroyed by 36 minutes. This change aims to keep Swiftplay matches fast-paced.
Are there any new skins or cosmetics in this patch?
Yes, Dumpling Darling Syndra and Dumpling Darling Amumu will be released on February 5, 2025. Additionally, new Prestige skins, Firecracker, and Porcelain-themed cosmetics have been added to the Mythic Shop.
What changes were made to items in Patch 2025 S1.3?
Bloodsong and Realmspike were nerfed, reducing their effectiveness for melee champions and damage-support builds. These changes aim to shift priority towards tanks and enchanters in the support role.
What updates were made to MacOS and DirectX support?
Riot Games is phasing out OpenGL support for MacOS users, transitioning to Metal graphics. Windows users with older GPUs will also need to upgrade to maintain compatibility with updated DirectX 11 settings.
Where can I find more updates on League of Legends patches?
For the latest news, patch notes, and tier lists, visit LoLNOW.gg and the official Riot Games channel.
