League of Legends Patch 13.3 Preview: Buffs and Nerfs
League of Legends patch updates are long anticipated because they help balance the game and try to shift the meta relatively frequently.
Patches are usually released every two weeks, but a cyber attack against Riot Games changed that timeline for the past few weeks. Most of the updates have gotten back on schedule now, but some of the updates for Patch 13.2 have been pushed back to be released with Patch 13.3.
With League of Legends Patch 13.3 releasing in a couple days, what are the changes going to look like?
Pulled back Pantheon, Thresh & Pyke in order to not creep too much damage and being careful not to over-swing after 13.2 GW and Enchanter changes.
— Matt Leung-Harrison (@RiotPhroxzon) February 1, 2023
Jungle changes aim to nerf ganking (treats benefit ganking, making dives a bit riskier) & trading gold for XP (junglers pref XP). pic.twitter.com/h0GxYoToOw
League of Legends Patch 13.3 Preview
League of Legends developer Matt Leung-Harrison (RiotPhroxzon) typically releases patch previews, and he has done the same for the upcoming Patch 13.3.
Upcoming champion buffs in Patch 13.3:
- Kayle
- Lee Sin
- Kayn
- Trundle
- LeBlanc
- Alistar
- Braum
- Nautilus
- Pyke
Upcoming champion nerfs in Patch 13.3:
- Amumu
- Kassadin
- Zac
- K'Sante
Upcoming system buffs in Patch 13.3:
- Overheal
Upcoming system nerfs in Patch 13.3:
- Early jungle ganks
- Umbral Glaive
Upcoming system adjustments in Patch 13.3
- Radiant Virtue
- Tenacity
In addition to these changes, it is important to note that Ahri's Art and Sustainability Update will be released alongside this patch. Furthermore, the Heartbreaker and Heartache skin lines will be released with Patch 13.3 on Feb. 8 as well.