League of Legends Patch History and Champion Updates

League of Legends Patch History and Champion Updates

By Marcus Chen

March 7, 2025 at 01:45 PM

Patch 1.0.0.70 introduces significant champion updates and game improvements, including the addition of new champion Poppy and several champion adjustments.

Original Poppy splash art from League of Legends

Original Poppy splash art from League of Legends

New Skins Released:

  • Golden Alistar
  • UFO Corki
  • Phantom Karthus
  • Badger Teemo

Golden Alistar champion splash art

Golden Alistar champion splash art

Old UFO Corki skin splash art

Old UFO Corki skin splash art

Old Phantom Karthus splash art

Old Phantom Karthus splash art

Teemo in brown badger outfit

Teemo in brown badger outfit

Key PVP.net Updates (v1.03.11):

  • Added Leave Forgiveness system
  • Implemented automatic requeueing for champion select
  • Fixed IP update and mastery prerequisite issues

Major Game Changes:

  • Introduced Poppy with complete ability set
  • Adjusted numerous champion abilities and stats
  • Modified turret experience rewards
  • Updated healing reduction effects to 50%
  • Improved game client stability

Notable Champion Updates:

  • Karthus: Increased base armor and adjusted ability ranges
  • Morgana: Enhanced base stats across the board
  • Shaco: Refined clone mechanics and cooldowns
  • Twitch: Rebalanced Spray and Pray ability
  • Zilean: Adjusted ability costs and cooldowns

Item Changes:

  • Rebalanced Madred's Bloodrazor
  • Modified Doran's Blade stats
  • Reduced Boots of Swiftness cost
  • Fixed Zhonya's Ring ability power bug

Summoner Spell Updates:

  • Ignite now reduces healing by 50%
  • Flash cooldown increased to 195 seconds

These changes aim to improve game balance and player experience while addressing various technical issues.

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