As the new year unfolds, League of Legends players are gearing up for Season 14, and the first patch notes of the year, 14.1, bring a wave of significant alterations to Summoner’s Rift.
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Scheduled to go live on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, this patch introduces several game-changing elements, including revamped visuals for the Summoner’s Rift map, a transformative update to the item system, and enhancements to the ranked experience. To mark the Year of the Dragon, players will also be treated to five new Dragonmancer skins.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in League of Legends patch 14.1:
Release Date and Rollout:
League patch 14.1 is set to roll out gradually across various server timezones, commencing with the Oceanic server at approximately 10 AM AEST. Other critical rollout times include 5 AM GMT (EU West), 3 AM CET (EU North East), 8 AM KST (Korea), and 3 PM CT (NA). Due to the patch’s substantial content, server downtime may extend beyond the usual duration.
Visual updates to Baron Nashor, with the Void’s influence reshaping the Baron Pit and introducing three new forms: Hunting Baron, Territorial Baron, and All-Seeing Baron.
Map changes affecting the Top, Mid, and Bot lanes, including adjustments to entryways and the introduction of stealth opportunities.
Jungle changes with Void Grubs replacing the first Rift Herald in the Baron Pit, offering a permanent Hunger of the Void buff upon defeat.
An overhaul of the item system, bidding farewell to Mythic Items and introducing new items to encourage diverse and flexible builds.
A revamped ranked system for Season 14, featuring a three-split structure with resets occurring in January, May, and September.
Dragonmancer Skins:
In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, players can acquire new Dragonmancer skins:
Dragonmancer Fiora (Epic): 1,350 RP
Dragonmancer Kassadin (Epic): 1,350 RP
Dragonmancer Rakan (Epic): 1,350 RP
Dragonmancer Rakan (Prestige)
Dragonmancer Vayne (Epic): 1,350 RP
Season 14 promises a dynamic and refreshing League of Legends experience, with changes extending from the aesthetic appeal of the Summoner’s Rift to the core mechanics of the game. Brace yourselves for a thrilling journey through the Year of the Dragon in the ever-evolving world of League of Legends.
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