League of Legends patch 25.6 preview: Champion Buffs, Nerfs, Naafiri rework, and more | Esports News
League of Legends Patch 25.6 is set to shake up the meta with 10 champion buffs, eight nerfs, and a major rework for Naafiri. Riot Games’ Lead Gameplay Designer, Matt “Riot Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison, shared the details in a recent patch, addressing key balance issues and system changes.
League of Legends patch 25.6: Key patch changes
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10 champion buffs
including Kai’Sa, Lucian, and Jhin
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8 champion nerfs
affecting Caitlyn, Jinx, and Master Yi
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to enhance her strategic depth
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System adjustments
to losing team bounties, anti-lane swaps, and item balance
League of Legends patch 25.6: All Champion buffs and nerfs
Darius is being nerfed (Image via Riot Games)
This patch focuses on refining champion balance to improve game health. Some of the biggest winners and losers in Patch 25.6 are listed below.
Champions Buffed in patch 25.6
| Champion | Role/Impact |
|---|---|
| Jarvan IV | More sustain and utility |
| Jhin | Increased late-game damage |
| Kai’Sa | Enhanced dueling potential |
| Kha’Zix | Improved assassination power |
| Lillia | Buffs to her mobility and durability |
| Lucian | Increased damage output |
| Poppy | Better defensive capabilities |
| Smolder | More consistent damage scaling |
| Twisted Fate | Faster ability cooldowns |
| Xin Zhao | Stronger sustain in fights |
All Champions Nerfed in patch 25.6
| Champion | Reason for Nerf |
|---|---|
| Caitlyn | Excessive lane dominance |
| Corki | Overperforming mid-game burst |
| Darius (Jungle) | Too strong in early jungle skirmishes |
| Ezreal | Scaling damage nerfed |
| Garen | Overwhelming sustain in fights |
| Jinx | Hypercarry potential reduced |
| Karma | Early-game utility toned down |
| Master Yi | Adjusted to balance dueling strength |
Naafiri Rework: A new playstyle for the pack leader
Naafiri has struggled due to her predictable, all-or-nothing playstyle. Riot is addressing this with a fundamental shift in her abilities, allowing for more outplay potential.
Key Changes made to Naafiri in League of Legends
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Swapping W and R abilities
– Her ultimate now has more impact, while W becomes a versatile tool for burst damage or strategic plays.
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More complexity in her kit
– Players will now have additional strategic choices in fights rather than relying on a simple burst combo.
This rework aims to make Naafiri a more rewarding pick for players who thrive on tactical execution.
League of Legends patch 25.6: System Changes and Item Adjustments
System Buffs
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Warmog’s Armor
– Buffed to restore its viability for tank-based builds.
System Adjustments
| System | Change |
|---|---|
| Losing Team Bounties | Adjusted early-game calculations to prevent unfair bounty distribution. |
| Anti-Lane Swap | Micropatch adjustments successfully reduced lane-swapping abuses. |
| Serylda’s Grudge | Now performs better against tanks. |
These changes reinforce Riot’s commitment to maintaining game balance while enhancing competitive integrity.
League of Legends patch 25.6 delivers crucial patchs aimed at improving champion diversity and strategic gameplay. The buffs and nerfs will likely shake up the meta, while Naafiri’s rework adds fresh depth to the assassin role. Players can expect a more refined League of Legends experience as Riot continues fine-tuning the game’s balance.
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