Riot Games is set to make significant changes to League of Legends in Patch 14.9, with a focus on refining champion hitboxes alongside various buffs and nerfs. Get ready for an overhaul, especially in the top lane.
It might sound like a typical update, but Patch 14.9 of League of Legends could potentially shake up the game significantly. Riot Games is delving into a contentious aspect of the MOBA genre that has irked many players: champion hitboxes.
Hitboxes play a crucial role in LoL and online gaming in general, as they determine the area where abilities or attacks can make contact with a champion. Version 14.9 is slated to adjust several champion hitboxes to ensure better alignment with their actual models.
Riot has confirmed changes to champions like Warwick, Briar, and Viktor, aiming to bring their hitboxes more in line with their visual representations. However, the full impact of these changes on gameplay remains to be seen.
But that’s not all. Patch 14.9, scheduled for release on May 1st, brings with it a plethora of buffs, nerfs, and a clear target: reigning in dominant meta picks that have been causing headaches in soloQ, such as Azir.
Major adjustments are also on the horizon for items focused on the top lane and fighters, making it one of the most significant areas of focus in this iteration. Let’s dive into all the Patch 14.9 notes below.
League of Legends Patch 14.9 Notes
System Changes
Champion Hitbox Adjustments
The intention behind this adjustment is to ensure that champions like Briar or Warwick no longer have a Yordle-sized hitbox, and to prevent Viktor from being significantly larger than Leona; striving to fine-tune the game for skillshot accuracy.
Champion Buffs
- Amumu
- Karma
- Kennen
- Malzahar
- Sejuani
- Seraphine
Champion Nerfs
- Ahri
- Aurelion Sol
- Blitzcrank
- Evelynn
- Jinx
- Kassadin
- Maestro Yi
- Olaf
- Pyke
- Skarner
- Taliyah
- Twitch
- Urgot
Neutral Champion Changes (Global Adjustments)
- Akshan
- Bel’Veth
- Janna
- Nilah
- Champions with significant power influence (Zed, Azir, etc.)
Item Changes
- Death’s Dance
- Eclipse
- Torn Sky
- Sterak’s Gage
- Hexdrinker
- Maw of Malmortius
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Final Recommendations
Stay tuned for the League of Legends Patch 14.9 release on May 1st to experience the revamped hitboxes and the myriad of buffs and nerfs shaping the evolving meta. Prepare to adapt your strategies as the game evolves with these significant changes.