Preview of League of Legends patch 25.S1.3: Chemtech Soul boosts, Skarner nerfs, and more
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The League of Legends patch 25.S1.3 preview disclosed extensive revisions to the abilities of many champions. As announced by Matt Leung-Harrison (@RiotPhroxzon on X), some elements of Summoner’s Rift and Swiftplay are getting revisions. Champions accused of being overturned—Skarner, Rell, Jayce, and more—will be nerfed hard.
The article covers every detail shared in the League of Legends patch 25.S1.3 preview
Champion and system adjustments from the League of Legends patch 25.S1.3 preview
Summoner’s Rift adjustments
Champion buffs
- Evelynn
- Jax
- Kayn (Shadow Assassin, blue)
- Nasus
- Quinn
- Rakan
- Samira
- Swain
- Thresh
Champion nerfs
- Cassiopeia
- Galio
- Tank Jayce
- Miss Fortune
- Rell
- Skarner
- Teemo
- Viego
System buffs
- Attack Speed Cap
- Chemtech Soul
- Domination Keystones
System nerfs
- Bloodsong
- Cloud Soul
- Void Grubs
- Zaz Zak’s Realmspike
System adjustments
- Champio bounties (for the losing team)
Swiftplay adjustments
Champion buffs
- Fiddlesticks
- Nidalee
- Ivern
- Zoe
Champion nerfs
- Yorick
- Teemo
System adjustments
- Game pacing changes
Ultra Rapid Fire (URF)
System adjustments
- Increasing Attack Speed cap
Riot is attempting to walk the fine line between the ADC satisfaction that the right level of support power brings and the fun level of the role of this, with the new changes intended to cut down some high-impact support items to stem their overall damage output within the game.
Matt Leung-Harrison spoke out on the new Bounty system:
“We’re further reducing the value of bounties when a single player tries to claw the game back while carrying on the losing team.”
The next patch also rebalances Dragon Souls a little. While Cloud Soul is now seen as the weakest supporter by most solo queue players, highly skilled or professional players consider it the strongest. Another point is that everybody agrees this Chemtech Soul, generally speaking, is underpowered. Their effects are going to change to guarantee the better.
