League of Legends Patch 14.3 - List of all item changes and adjustments

Published: 13:09, 05 February 2024
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League of Legends Patch 14.3 - List of all item changes and adjustments
League of Legends Patch 14.3 - List of all item changes

Key Points from the Article

  • Patch 14.3 focuses on item changes due to the recent item overhaul.
  • Riot aims to mitigate burst damage, particularly from AP items.
  • Illaoi faces challenges due to alterations in Top-lane terrain, impacting her Passive - Prophet of an Elder God tentacles.
  • Riot grants her tentacles bonus range to address this issue.
  • Guinsoo's Rageblade, Essence Reaver, Luden's Companion, Seraph's Embrace/Archangel's Staff, and Rod of Ages receive buffs.
  • The Collector, Kaenic Rookern, Youmuu's Ghostblade, and Statikk Shiv receive nerfs.
  • Stridebreaker changes its recipe, health, AD, active cooldown, and passive cleave.
  • Statikk Shiv's cost and champion base damage are reduced, but its gold cost is decreased.
League of Legends Patch 14.3 - List of all item changes

The item changes mentioned in this article are set to be implemented in League of Legends Patch 14.3, scheduled for release on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

The most important changes in LoL Patch 14.3 are focused on items due to the recent item overhaul, leading to a significant surge in Burst Damage. Riot's primary objective is to mitigate Burst Damage, particularly from AP items, in this upcoming patch.

Illaoi is facing considerable challenges due to alterations in Top-lane terrain, impacting the reliability of her Passive – Prophet of an Elder God tentacles. Riot aims to address this by granting her tentacles bonus range.

Riot Games is set to introduce significant changes to items in League of Legends Patch 14.3. These adjustments aim to address burst damage, particularly from AP items, and bring balance to the game. Here's a detailed overview of all the item changes coming in the upcoming patch.

Item Buffs:

  1. Guinsoo’s Rageblade:
    • Recipe changed.
    • AD increased from 30 to 35.
    • AP increased from 30 to 35.

  2. Essence Reaver:
    • AD increased from 55 to 60.

  3. Malignance:
    • Cost reduced from 2800 to 2700.
    • Damage over Time AP ratio reduced.
    • MR shred changed.
    • Adjustments to make it a more attractive first-item choice with slightly reduced late-game effectiveness.

  4. Luden’s Companion:
    • AP increased from 90 to 95.
    • Cost reduced from 3000 to 2900.
    • Damage per stack changed.
    • Improvements to early-game damage and cost reduction.

  5. Seraph’s Embrace/Archangel’s Staff:
    • Cost reduced from 3000 to 2900.
    • Cost reduction for better affordability.

  6. Rod of Ages:
    • Base health increased from 350 to 400.
    • Base mana increased from 300 to 400.
    • Buffs to enhance the strength of champions like Kassadin and Cassiopeia.
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AP items will still remain the best in the game!
AP items will still remain the best in the game!

Item Nerfs:

  1. The Collector:
    • AD reduced from 60 to 55.
    • A nerf to address the continued strength of The Collector.

  2. Kaenic Rookern:
    • Shield health ratio reduced.
    • Shield cooldown increased.
    • A necessary nerf for an overpowered item.

  3. Youmuu’s Ghostblade:
    • Ranged out-of-combat Movement Speed reduced.
    • Active MS reduced.
    • Nerfs specifically for ranged champions.

Item Adjustments:

  1. Stridebreaker:
    • Phage swapped for Tiamat in the recipe.
    • Cost increased from 3000 to 3300.
    • Health increased from 400 to 450.
    • AD reduced from 55 to 50.
    • Active cooldown reduced.
    • Active now deals 80% AD physical damage.
    • Passive cleave adjusted.
    • Significant changes turning it into a Hydra item, with price increase.

  2. Statikk Shiv:
    • Cost reduced from 2800 to 2700.
    • Champion base damage reduced.
    • Gold cost reduction with a significant decrease in passive damage.
    • Still a viable option for marksmen with low wave clear.

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