League of Legends Patch 25.21, set for release on October 22, 2025, introduces comprehensive champion changes, system updates, and new skins, affecting the game significantly.
Patch Release Details
The rollout will commence with server maintenance, causing temporary downtime. Players can expect the update at the following regional times:
- North America: 3:00 AM PT
- Europe West: 5:00 AM UK time
- Europe Nordic & East: 3:00 AM CET
Champion Buffs and Nerfs
This patch features several champion buffs aimed at enhancing competitive viability, particularly for marksmen:
Champions Receiving Buffs
- Ezreal
- Graves
- Kalista
- Yone
- Yunara
Champions Facing Nerfs
In an attempt to balance competitive play, these champions will receive nerfs:
- Diana
- Kog’Maw
- Morgana
- Qiyana
- Quinn
Adjustments for Other Champions
Some champions will see refined tuning, including:
- Bard
- Gwen
- Dr. Mundo
- Skarner
System Changes
The update emphasizes early-game sustain and item diversity through several key changes:
System Nerfs
- Catalyst of Aeons: Decreased sustain to reduce early-game tankiness.
- Second Wind Rune: Regeneration lowered to punish aggressive poke strategies.
Doran’s Items Rework
Riot Games has redesigned all Doran’s Items to encourage more aggressive gameplay:
- Doran’s Blade:
- Life steal reduced from 3% to 0%.
- New Passive – Life Draining: Gain 2.5% healing for all damage dealt (33% effectiveness for AoE damage).
- Doran’s Ring:
- Removed Passive – Restoration for mana recovery.
- New Passive – Drain: Gain 1 mana per second after damaging an enemy champion, or receive a 45% heal if unable to gain mana.
- Doran’s Shield:
- Reduced health regeneration from 0-45 to 0-40 depending on missing health.
New Skins Introduced
Patch 25.21 adds three new visually striking skins:
- Bees Neeko (Beeko)
- Mecha Kingdoms Skarner
- Prestige Eternal Aspect Zoe
This update aims to reinvigorate the competitive landscape and introduce exciting new content for players. Stay tuned to El-Balad for further developments and strategies around these changes.
