League of Legends: Patch History & Champion Balance Updates

League of Legends: Patch History & Champion Balance Updates

By Marcus Chen

November 21, 2024 at 05:32 AM

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.

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