LoL Patch 25.16 Preview (Updated)

Let's take a look at the League of Legends 25.16 (formerly 15.16) Patch Notes preview. What buffs and nerfs does the upcoming update hold for us?

LoL Patch 25.16 Preview
Riot Games

The preview of the League of Legends changes for patch 25.16 (formerly 15.16) is out! Some champions will face buffs, nerfs, and adjustments. Same goes for tuning items and in-game systems. The preview of the patch notes reveal a lot about the way Ranked will look like when the update is officially released.

Having said that, let's take a look at the latest patch notes preview and see what Riot Games has prepared for us.

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League of Legends 25.16 Patch Notes

LoL Patch Notes Preview 25.16
Riot Games

It seems like this patch will be huge - lots of buffs, nerfs, and adjustments are on the horizon. It's all due to the feedback that the game is starting to feel 'too balanced' at its current state. This is making Riot Games push towards some champions being vialble in two or more roles. We will take a look at some of the upcoming League of Legends Patch 25.16 adjustments as presented by @RiotPhroxzon, here

Champion Buffs

Gnar

Gnar

Boomerang Throw  Boulder Toss

Boomerang Throw

  • Cooldown: 20-10 ⇒ 16-10
Illaoi

Illaoi

Prophet of an Elder God

 

Prophet of an Elder God (P)

  • Total AD Ratio: 105% ⇒ 110%
Test of Spirit

Test of Spirit (E)

  • Cooldown: 20-7.25 ⇒ 18-7
Kalista

Kalista

Base Stats

  • AD Growth: 4 ⇒ 4.25
Rend

Rend (E)

  • E1 AP Ratio: 20% ⇒ 65%
  • E2+ AP Ratio: 20% ⇒ 50%
Rek'Sai

Rek'Sai

Base Stats

  • Base Attack Damage: 58 ⇒ 62
Nautilus

Nautilus

Riptide

Riptide (E)

  • Monster Modifier: 1.5x damage ⇒125-285 +50% AP on first hit
Qiyana

Qiyana

Edge of Ixtal

 

 Elemental Wrath / Edge of Ixtal (Q)

  • Damage: 60-180 ⇒ 70-190
Terrashape

Terrashape (W)

  • Bonus Attack Speed: 5-25% ⇒ 15-35%
Sylas

Sylas

Petricite Burst

 

Petricite Burst (P)

  • Now deals 150% damage to monsters
Sion

Sion

Soul Furnace

 

Soul Furnace (W)

  • Base Health Cost per Tick: 2.3-24.4 ⇒ 2-19
Roar of the Slayer

Roar of the Slayer (E)

  • Armor Reduction: 20% ⇒ 25%
Unstoppable Onslaught

 

Unstoppable Onslaught (R)

  • Bonus AD Ratio: 40-80% ⇒ 60-120%
Brand

Brand

Blaze

 

Blaze (P)

  • Tick Monster Mod: 240% ⇒ 260%
Sear

Sear (Q)

  • Stun Duration: 1.5 ⇒ 1.75
Pyroclasm

 

Pyroclasm (R)

  • Cooldown: 110-90 ⇒ 100-80
Master Yi

Master Yi

Alpha Strike

 

Alpha Strike (Q)

  • Now works with Kraken Slayer and Terminus
Morgana

Morgana

Tormented Shadow

Tormented Shadow (W)

  • Minimum DPS: 12-56 + 17% AP ⇒ 14-70 +20% AP
  • Maximum DPS: 32.4-151.2 + 45.9% AP ⇒ 28-140 +40% AP
Singed

Singed

Poison Trail

Poison Trail (Q)

  • No longer deals less damage on red side
  • Debuff refresh rate: 0.5s ⇒ 0.25s
Zyra

Zyra

Grasping Roots

 

 Grasping Roots (E)

  • Damage: 60-180 ⇒ 70-190
Stranglethorns

Stranglethorns (R)

  • Damage: 180-350 ⇒ 200-400
 

Champion Nerfs

Yuumi

Yuumi

Prowling Projectile

 

 Prowling Projectile (Q)

  • Empowered Damage: 80-380 ⇒ 80-355
You and Me!

You and Me! (W)

  • Heal/Shield Power: 5-15% ⇒ 4-8%
  • On-hit Heal: 3-11 +4% AP ⇒ 3-7 + 3% AP
Jarvan IV

Jarvan IV

Base Stats

  • Armor Growth: 5.2 ⇒ 4.6
Lulu

Lulu

Help, Pix!

 

Help, Pix! (E)

  • Cooldown: 8 ⇒ 10-8
  • Damage: 80-240 ⇒ 70-230
  • Shield: 80-240 +55% AP ⇒ 70-230 +50% AP
Nocturne

Nocturne

Base Stats

  • Armor Growth: 4.7 ⇒ 4.2
Duskbringer

Duskbringer (Q)

  • Bonus AD: 20-60 ⇒ 15-55
Shaco

Shaco

Backstab

 

 Backstab (P)

  • Bonus AD: 30 ⇒ 25
Deceive

Deceive (Q)

  • Bonus AD Ratio: 65 ⇒ 60
  • Cooldown: 12-10 ⇒ 13-11
Rell

Rell

Ferromancy - Crash Down

 

Ferromancy (W)

  • Shield: 20-100 (+13% max HP) ⇒ 20-100 (+11% max HP)
Trundle

Trundle

Frozen Domain

Frozen Domein (W)

  • Attack Speed: 30-110% ⇒ 30-90%
  • Cooldown: 16-12 18-14
Xin Zhao

Xin Zhao

Base Stats

  • Health: 640 ⇒ 620
  • Damage per hit: 20/35/50/65/80 ⇒ 15/30/45/60/75

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Champion Adjustment

Mordekaiser

Mordekaiser

Obliterate

 

Obliterate (Q)

  • Bonus AD Ratio: 0% ⇒ 120%
Rumble

Rumble

Flamespitter

 

Flamespitter (Q)

  • No longer deals less damage to champions on red side
  • Maximum Duration: 3s ⇒ 3.5s
  • Now damages untargetable enemies if already debuffed
  • Deals damage to enemies 700+u away if already debuffed
  • Damage per 3s: 60-180 +110% AP + 6-9.2% target max HP60-180 +100% AP+ 6-8% target max HP
The Equalizer

The Equalizer (R)

  • No longer deals less damage to champions on red side
  • R zone is now consistently 4.5s across the whole zone
Varus

Varus

Piercing Arrow

 

Piercing Arrow (Q)

  • Max Damage: 90-370 ⇒ 80-360
Blighted Quiver

Blighted Quiver (W)

  • On-hit Damage: 6-30 ⇒ 6-38
Hail of Arrows

 

Hail of Arrows (E)

  • Damage: 60-220 +100% bonus AD ⇒ 60-180 +90% bonus AD
Viego

Viego

Base Stats:

  • AS Growth: 2.5 ⇒ 2.25
Blade of the Ruined King

Blade of the Ruined King (Q)

  • Damage: 15-75 ⇒ 25-85
  • Crit Multiplier: 100% ⇒ 75%
  • Bonus Monster Damage: 15 ⇒ 0

 

  • Mark Minion Healing: 50% ⇒ 100%
  • Mark Monster Healing: 145% ⇒ 125%
  • Mark Champion Healing: 135% ⇒ 150%

 

Warwick

Warwick

Base Stats

  • Base AD: 60 ⇒ 65
Eternal Hunger

 

Eternal Hunger (P)

  • On-hit Damage: 12-46 ⇒ 16-46

 

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System Buff

Experimental Hexplate

Experimental Hexplate

  • Overdrive Attack Speed: 50% ⇒ 30%
  • Overdrive Move Speed: 15% ⇒ 20%

System Adjustment

Nashor Baron

  • HP5 per minute: 1,875 ⇒ 0
  • Base HP: 11,500 ⇒ 11,800
  • HP per minute: 180 ⇒ 190

And that concludes what we can expect to change in the next patch as presented by the League of Legends devs.

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League of Legends

League of Legends

League of Legends (LoL) is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed and published by Riot Games. Released in 2009, the game features fast-paced, team-based gameplay, where players control champions with unique abilities and battle to destroy the enemy's Nexus. League of Legends is known for its deep strategy, diverse champion roster, and competitive nature. The game includes various modes, such as Summoner's Rift, ARAM, and rotating game modes, offering diverse experiences for players. LoL is a major player in the esports scene, with professional leagues and tournaments worldwide. The game is praised for its engaging gameplay, regular updates, and vibrant community, making it one of the most popular and enduring titles in the gaming industry.

Genres
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
Platform(s)
PC
Release Date
Oct 27, 2009
Price
Free
Developer(s)
Riot Games
Publisher(s)
Riot Games
ESRB Rating
T