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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
League of Legends patch 25.13 notes: Fiddlesticks, Vi, Ryze, and more get power changes ahead of MSI 2025
The League of Legends patch 25.13 is almost here, and with it comes a set of changes aimed at keeping the game balanced for both solo queue and pro play. The developer of the title, Riot Games, has only made a few adjustments this time, which makes sense since the current meta is already stable. These changes will be applied before the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2025 begins. Game designer Matt Leung-Harrison, known as RiotPhroxzon, revealed the patch preview on X (formerly Twitter) on June 17, 2025. He shared the full list of champions getting buffs and nerfs in patch 25.13. Patch 25.13 Preview!This is the MSI patch! Pretty short list, we're mostly happy with where the meta is at, given that a bunch of champions are pretty ceilinged on SoloQ power and we're seeing a pretty good amount of diversity. Mundo- Mundo has picked up a ton of… Champion buffs in League of Legends patch 25.13 Only a handful of champions are getting buffed in this patch. Each one is being looked at for different reasons—some to make them more viable in pro play, others to bring them back into solo queue rotations. Fiddlesticks – Expected to get more power in jungle clear or teamfights Gangplank – Buffed to help him deal better with current top lane threats like Jax Irelia – Possibly smoother scaling or stronger all-ins Kindred – More help in jungle matchups or early pressure Nidalee – She's currently underperforming, so jungle buffs are coming Rammus – Likely receiving better durability or utility boosts Champion nerfs in League of Legends Patch 25.13 A few champions are performing too well, either in pro games or high-elo solo queue, and will be toned down in this patch. Ryze – He's been very strong, especially after others around him were nerfed Twisted Fate – Has become too powerful with recent item builds like Luden's and Rocketbelt Vi – Strong ganks and reliability have made her too consistent Yorick – Likely nerfed due to solo lane dominance RiotPhroxzon commented on Ryze, saying, "Ryze is looking a bit too unassailable on current tuning, especially after we nerfed a lot of his competition in 25.12. We're not looking for a major nerf here, just a small tap down." What to expect at MSI 2025? Since patch 25.13 will be used during MSI 2025, the goal is to make sure no champion completely dominates. That's why we're seeing light touches rather than a full meta shake-up. Twisted Fate is one example. After his patch 25.12 buffs, he's been dominating the solo queue with burst-heavy items. These nerfs should bring him back in line. Expect more details soon when the full patch notes drop. For now, these are the early updates for LoL patch 25.13.
Saudi Gazette
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Hanwha Life Esports enters LCK 2025 as clear favorite after Media Day buzz
The ES TIMES — The 2025 LCK Regular Season Opening Media Day was held at the LCK Arena in Seoul, uniting coaches and star players from all ten competing teams for a preview of what promises to be a transformative season. The new format extends the season from March through September, moving toward a single, expanded campaign — a shift that demands deeper rosters and sustained performance. Spotlight on format changes and Fearless Draft This year's key rule changes include: The full implementation of the Fearless Draft system A ban on lane swaps Both updates are expected to drastically impact strategic decisions, particularly in jungle pathing and bottom lane execution. All eyes on Hanwha Life Esports The clear storyline from Media Day? Hanwha Life Esports is the team to beat. Eight out of ten participating teams pointed to Hanwha Life as the tournament favorite, thanks to its two major title wins in early 2025 and a reputation for tactical precision and consistency. While rival teams expressed optimism about their upgraded rosters, most acknowledged the sheer dominance of Hanwha Life heading into the season. Participating teams The event included representatives from: Gen.G T1 DRX DN FREAKS kt Rolster Nongshim RedForce BNK Esports OK Savings Bank Brion Dplus KIA Hanwha Life Esports Conversations focused on the need for adaptability, roster depth, and strategic stamina throughout the expanded season. A new structure for a new era The 2025 LCK season begins with a double round-robin format, followed by a triple round-robin stage after the Mid-Season Invitational. Organizers emphasized that this shift aims to increase competitive fairness while enhancing fan engagement. Beyond gameplay, this season is also seen as a turning point for the league's structure and financial model, as the LCK continues to evolve as a global esports powerhouse.
