League of Legends: Patch History & Champion Balance Updates
The patch history and modifications for Ultra Rapid Fire (URF) mode can be summarized into key points:
Core URF Mechanics:
- No mana/energy costs
- 300 Ability Haste for abilities, items, and summoner spells
- +25% Tenacity
- +60 Movement Speed
- Increased Attack Speed (50% for melee, 100% for ranged)
- +25% Critical Strike damage for melee champions
- 50% reduced health costs
Major Updates:
- Champion-specific balance changes with damage modifiers
- Introduction of Shield Overload system
- Addition of Champion Cannon and removal of Teleport
- Baron spawns at 10 minutes with combined buffs
- Special Elder Dragon system replacing elemental drakes
- Early surrender at 8 minutes
- Homeguard active from start
- Accelerated turret plating (falls at 6:00)
Notable Features:
- Reroll bench system
- Golden Spatula Club membership benefits
- Champion finishers
- Special minion gold mechanics
- Shared ARAM reroll credits
Balance Changes:
- Regular updates to champion damage and defense modifiers
- Rune cooldown adjustments
- Item availability modifications
- Specific champion ability tweaks
The mode continues to receive regular balance updates aimed at maintaining fun while managing overpowered combinations.