Overview
We’re going to give you a quick rundown of key points from the latest patch. You can also see how these changes have affected the meta by looking at our Champion Statistics page, which highlights changes in Win Rate between patches.
The big change for this patch is one that likely won’t affect your games too much but will have large implications on pro play -- Riot has effectively axed the ability for teams to lane swap. You’ll notice some messages that hint at this as you play your games!
For a full breakdown of exactly what has been changed, check out Riot’s official patch notes here.
Champions
Buffed
Aphelios (Attack speed ratio increased)
Dr. Mundo (Base health increased)
Seraphine (Q damage increased)
Zed (E damage increased)
Nerfed
Ambessa (E damage decreased)
Ashe (R damage decreased)
Aurora (E damage decreased, R slow decreased)
Cho’Gath (Q damage decreased, W damage decreased, E damage nerfed)
Elise (Q damage decreased for both forms)
K’Sante (Passive damage decreased, W damage decreased)
Skarner (Q slow duration decreased, Q damage decreased, E cooldown increased)
Yorick (R damage against monsters decreased)
Changed
Poppy (AD growth increased, E damage decreased, Passive shield reworked)