As the League of Legends community anticipates the upcoming update, Patch 25.20 promises significant shifts ahead of the 2025 Worlds tournament. This patch will focus on champion adjustments, aiming to refine the pro play meta.
League of Legends Patch 25.20 Preview: Essential Worlds Update
Patch 25.19 laid the groundwork for pro play with enhancements to champions such as Jax, LeBlanc, Ahri, and Diana. Riot Games continues to evolve the jungle meta by reducing the viability of AD junglers while promoting the use of AP junglers.
Champion Changes
Key nerfs are confirmed for several champions in Patch 25.20:
- Warwick: AD growth reduced to 2.5 from 2.75; Attack Speed growth down to 2% from 2.3%.
- Wukong: Q bonus AD ratio decreased to 50% from 55%; W cooldown increased.
- Volibear: Passive damage and E damage both see reductions.
- Briar: Passive maximum stacks decreased to 5 from 7.
In contrast, Pantheon will receive a much-needed buff due to his underwhelming performance in recent months. The champion’s Q monster modifier is set to increase from 0.75x to 0.8x, enhancing his jungle effectiveness.
Specific Champion Adjustments
Notable changes include:
- Anivia: Q cooldown reduced.
- Fizz: W passive damage increased.
- Graves: Q damage output enhanced to improve early-game strength.
Patch Highlights for Competitive Play
The most impactful changes center around Azir and Wukong. Azir receives modifications that will make him slightly less potent during mid-game, though he retains scaling capabilities for later phases. Meanwhile, Wukong’s adjustments will lower his overall damage, affecting his placement in drafts.
These changes aim not only to maintain balance in competitive play but also to keep the gameplay engaging for fans and players alike.
New Skins
Patch 25.20 will also introduce exciting new skins:
- Flora Fatalis Soraka – 1350 RP
- Flora Fatalis Fiddlesticks – 1350 RP
- Flora Fatalis Lissandra – 1350 RP
- Trials of Twilight Xin Zhao – 1350 RP
Release Date
League of Legends Patch 25.20 is set to go live on October 8, 2025. Players and fans are eager to see how these updates will shape the competitive landscape of Worlds 2025.
