League of Legends Patch 13.23 arrives with significant champion adjustments. As the season heads towards 2024, Riot Games focuses on fine-tuning the current meta, aiming to empower champions like Riven and rein in the dominance of Briar and K’Sante.
Champion Adjustments in Patch 13.23
Patch 13.23 impacts nine champions, distributing buffs and nerfs to maintain competitive balance. The list includes:
Buffs
- Janna
- Riven
- Trundle
- Vel’Koz
Nerfs
- Briar
- K’Sante
- Jarvan IV
- Naafiri
- Ziggs
System Tweaks
A notable adjustment this patch is the gold distribution from turret objectives. This change aims to enhance snowballing potential, providing teams with a more significant reward for securing early objectives.
13.23 Preview!
Turret Gold: We’re making some changes to inner and inhibitor tower gold to give a higher share of the gold as local gold. Given snowballing is at one of the lowest levels right now, we think this will help put it in a more correct spot, while favoring roles like… pic.twitter.com/y4nTKhzqqL
— Matt Leung-Harrison (@RiotPhroxzon) November 14, 2023
Riven’s Surprise Buff
Contrary to earlier announcements by Riot Games about postponing changes to Riven, the champion receives unexpected improvements in Patch 13.23. This decision aligns with Riot’s ongoing efforts to adapt to the evolving meta and player feedback.
The Bee Skin Line Returns
Adding a touch of sweetness, Riot reintroduces the popular Bee skin line, granting three lucky champions a honey-themed makeover.
Patch Release Schedule
The anticipated Patch 13.23 is set to launch on Wednesday, November 22, following Riot’s scheduled timeline for late 2023. Before the official release, these changes will undergo a testing phase on the PBE, ensuring a well-balanced update for the live servers.