League of Legends Patch 25.S1.4: Complete Notes and Changes

League of Legends Patch 25.S1.4: Complete Notes and Changes

By Marcus Chen

February 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM

Patch 25.S1.4 brings significant updates to League of Legends, focusing on champion balance adjustments and system changes. Here's what you need to know:

Release Timing (Feb. 20):

  • NA: 3pm CT
  • EU West: 5am GMT
  • EU North East: 3am CET
  • Korea: 8am KR

Key Changes:

Tank Item Adjustments:

  • Abyssal Mask: Magic resistance reduced to 45
  • Fimbulwinter: Shield scaling adjusted
  • Heartsteel: Health conversion reduced to 8%
  • Plated Steelcaps: Damage reduction lowered to 10%
  • Unending Despair: Anguish damage nerfed

Boot Updates:

  • Mercury's Treads: Price reduced to 1,250 gold
  • Symbiotic Soles: Movement speed increased to 40
  • Plated Steelcaps: Damage reduction decreased

Mel Changes:

  • Q: Range and projectile speed reduced
  • W: Duration decreased, mana cost increased
  • E: Root duration reduced, direct hit damage buffed
  • R: Ability power scaling increased

Notable Champion Updates:

  • Ashe: Damage buffs across abilities
  • Diana: Jungle clear nerfed, ability damage increased
  • Elise: Support role weakened, jungle presence strengthened
  • Gangplank: Attack damage growth buffed
  • Warwick: Q cost increased
  • Yasuo: Passive crit damage modifier removed

Systems Updates:

  • Infinity Edge: Price reduced, attack damage decreased
  • Atakhan: Early game point generation adjusted
  • Swiftplay: Minor adjustments to Yorick and death timers

The patch aims to address tank dominance while rebalancing several champions for more diverse gameplay options.

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