League of Legends Patch 25.S1.4 Notes: Tank Items Get Nerfed, Mel Changes Incoming

League of Legends Patch 25.S1.4 Notes: Tank Items Get Nerfed, Mel Changes Incoming

By Marcus Chen

February 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM

League of Legends Patch 25.S1.4 brings significant changes to champions and game systems, scheduled for release on Thursday, Feb. 20. Here's everything you need to know.

Release Times:

  • NA: 3pm CT
  • EU West: 5am GMT
  • EU North East: 3am CET
  • Korea: 8am KR

Key Changes:

Tank Item Adjustments

  • Abyssal Mask: Magic resistance reduced to 45
  • Fimbulwinter: Shield scaling adjusted
  • Heartsteel: Health conversion reduced to 8%
  • Plated Steelcaps: Damage reduction lowered to 10%
  • Unending Despair: Anguish damage significantly reduced

Boot Updates

  • Mercury's Treads: Price reduced to 1,250 gold
  • Symbiotic Soles: Movement speed increased to 40
  • Plated Steelcaps: Damage reduction nerfed

Mel Changes

  • Q: Range and projectile speed reduced
  • W: Duration decreased, mana cost increased
  • E: Root duration reduced, direct hit damage buffed
  • R: Ability power scaling increased

Notable Champion Updates

  • Ashe: Increased damage across abilities
  • Elise: Spider form buffed, human form nerfed
  • Diana: Jungle clear weakened, ability damage increased
  • Gangplank: Attack damage growth buffed
  • Teemo: Monster damage increased

Systems Changes

  • Atakhan: Early game point generation adjusted
  • Infinity Edge: Price reduced, attack damage lowered
  • Swiftplay: Minor adjustments to death timers and specific champions

The patch aims to balance tank dominance while adjusting various champions for better competitive balance. Most significant changes target tank items and Mel's abilities, with minor tweaks across other champions and systems.

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