Read up on all the new PBE changes to get up to date on the upcoming Patch 25.22. Highlights include new Mecha Kingdoms skins, Machine Herald Viktor, and many rune changes.
These changes appeared on PBE on the 22nd of October, but have been slowly shifting over the past week, and may continue to do so. As such, keep in mind that not all of these changes may make it to the live patch. If you’d like to check any of the following changes out before Wednesday, hop on PBE and queue up!
New Cosmetics
Joining Mecha Kingdoms Skarner from patch 25.21 are two new headliners in the skinline—Mecha Kingdoms Darius and Mecha Kingdoms Wukong. Darius' skin is Legendary, costing 1820 RP, but coming with a new voiceover with a robotic voice filter, new sound and visual effects, new animations, and six Chroma options. Mecha Kingdoms Wukong is Epic, with a price tag of 1350 RP, and eight Chroma options in the store.
Two other skins outside of the Mecha Kingdoms universe are also being added to the store on Wednesday. First, Panda Pal Lux. The skin is just what it sounds like, a cute variety skin centred on pandas, and the only one of its kind, if we're discounting Panda Teemo.
The second is Machine Herald Viktor. This skin is an homage to the classic pre-Arcane era Viktor aesthetic. Both skins are Epic and will cost 1350 RP. However, any player who has had Mastery Level 5 on Viktor before the 4th of August will obtain Machine Herald Viktor for free.
▲ Champion Buffs
Aurelion Sol | Stat Changes Movement speed increased to 340 from 335.
Breath of Light (Q) Burst base damage increased to 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 from 55 / 65 / 75 / 85 / 95.
Astral Flight (W) Base speed increased to 340 from 335. |
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Blitzcrank | Power Fist (E) Cooldown reduced to 7 / 6.5 / 6 / 5.5 / 5 seconds from 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5. |
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Skarner | Stat Changes - Attack damage growth increased to 4 from 3.
Shattered Earth/Upheaval (Q) - Bonus AD ratio increased to 90% bonus AD from 80%. - Cooldown reduced to 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 seconds from 13 / 11.5 / 10 / 8.5 / 7. NEW EFFECT Shattered Earth's cooldown now restarts with each attack hit or upon Upheaval's cast.
Ixtal’s Impact (E) NEW EFFECT Damage now also scales with 120% bonus AD.
Impale (R) Cast time increased to 0.75 seconds from 0.65. |
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Yone | Mortal Steel (Q) Base damage increased to 25 / 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 from 20 / 45 / 70 / 95 / 120. |
▼ Champion Nerfs
Akshan | Stat Changes Base health reduced to 610 from 630.
Avengerang (Q) Cooldown increased to 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 seconds from 8 / 7.25 / 6.5 / 5.75 / 5. |
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LeBlanc | Stat Changes - Health growth reduced to 108 from 111. - Armor growth reduced to 4.2 from 4.7. |
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Talon | Blade’s End (Passive) Monster damage reduced to 100% from 110%. |
▶ Champion Adjustments
Mixes of buffs and nerfs, or general changes and bug fixes.
Jax | Counter Strike (E) NEW EFFECT Health ratio damage is now capped at 9000 against monsters. |
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Volibear | Stat Changes - Base attack damage increased to 62 from 60. - Base armor increased to 35 from 31.
Thundering Smash (Q) Bonus movement speed reduced to 12 / 15.5 / 19 / 22.5 / 26% from 12 / 16 / 20 / 24 / 28%.
Sky Splitter (E) - Monster damage cap reduced to 190 / 305 / 420 / 535 / 650 from 650 at all ranks. NEW EFFECT Monster damage cap now scales with 70% AP. |
Item Changes
▲ BUFF | ▼ NERF | ▶ ADJUSTMENT | ✶ NEW
| ▼ Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will Heal health ratio reduced to 1.5% maximum health from 2%. |
Rune Changes
▲ BUFF | ▼ NERF | ▶ ADJUSTMENT | ✶ NEW
| ▲ Cash Back Inspiration / Slot 1 Gold refund increased to 8% from 6%. |
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| ▲ Guardian Resolve / Keystone - Shield AP ratio increased 25% AP from 15% AP. - Base shield increased to 45 – 180 (based on level) from 45 – 150 (based on level). |
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| ▲ Hal of Blades Domination / Keystone Bonus attack speed for melee champions increased to 160% from 140%. |
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| ▲ Legend: Bloodline Precision / Slot 2 Life steal per stack increased to 0.4% from 0.35%. Maximum life steal increased to 6% from 5.25%. |
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| ▲ Nimbus Cloak Sorcery / Slot 1 Bonus movement speed increased to 15% / 35% / 45% (based on summoner spell cooldown) from 14% / 28% / 40%. |
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| ▼ Phase Rush Sorcery / Keystone Slow resistance reduced to 50% from 75%. |
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| ▲ Triple Tonic Inspiration / Slot 2 - Elixir of Avarice gold increased to 60 from 40. - Elixir of Force adaptive force increased to 18 bonus Attack Damage or 30 Ability Power (Adaptive) from 12 bonus Attack Damage or 20 Ability Power (Adaptive). |
