
League of Legends Patch 14.23: Complete Champion Changes and Balance Updates
Patch 14.23 introduces significant changes to multiple champions and items in League of Legends. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the key updates:
Champion Updates:
Ambessa
- Passive no longer works over player-created terrain
- Q cast window modified
Aurora
- Removed spirit movement speed bonus
- Q: Increased cooldown and range, modified damage
- W: Added movement speed bonus on cast
- E: Increased range
- Ultimate: Increased duration, replaced trap with slow effect
Azir
- Increased W AP ratio
Caitlyn
- Reduced Ultimate bonus AD
Jinx
- Modified base stats
- Decreased W damage scaling
Kha'Zix
- Reduced base stats
- Decreased W slow for isolated targets
Kog'Maw
- Nerfed early Q shred
- Modified E damage
Master Yi
- Increased Ultimate attack speed at later ranks
Miss Fortune
- Reduced Q mana cost
Rammus
- Reduced early Q cooldown
Rell
- Comprehensive rework of abilities and stats
- Modified passive damage and resistance values
- Adjusted CC durations and effects
Rengar
- Buffed Ultimate damage and armor shred
Skarner
- Reduced Q damage
Shyvana
- Modified base stats
- Decreased E AP ratio
Smolder
- Adjusted Q damage and mana restoration
- Modified W cost and damage
- Changed E damage and attack count
- Ultimate cooldown standardized at 120s
Tahm Kench
- Nerfed Passive and Ultimate scaling
Item Changes:
- Yun Tal Wildarrows: Reduced cost, increased duration and decreased cooldown
- Youmuu's Ghostblade: Nerfed for ranged champions
- The Collector: Cost increased by 50 gold
These changes aim to balance champion performance and item effectiveness across different roles and playstyles.