League of Legends Patch 13.20 is on the horizon, bringing a significant rework for Shuriman tank K’sante, jungle adjustments, and various experimental changes as we approach the preseason. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store in the upcoming patch.
Patch Release Date
League of Legends Patch 13.20 is scheduled to be released on October 11, 2023, following Riot's patch schedule. The Oceanic servers will be the first to receive the patch, with other servers gradually getting it throughout the day. Here are the key release times for different regions:
- 3 AM PT (NA)
- 5 AM GMT (EUW)
- 3 AM CET (EUNE)
- 8 AM KST (Korea)
Expect a few hours of downtime during the patching process, with matchmaking queues being taken offline approximately three hours before the patch goes live.
What's Changing in Patch 13.20?
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K’sante Rework: K’sante, the Shuriman tank, is set to undergo a major rework in Patch 13.20. The goal is to maintain his fun and identity while reducing his dominance in professional play. The rework includes changes to his Q, W, and R abilities.
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Jungle Nerfs: The jungle role, which has been exceptionally strong for a while, will see nerfs aimed at balancing its power without sacrificing enjoyment.
Early Patch Notes
Here's a preview of some of the early patch notes for League of Legends Patch 13.20:
Champions
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Akshan: Nerfs are incoming.
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Bel’Veth:
- Passive: Death in Lavender
- Bonus attack speed reduced: 25-50% (based on level) >>> 20-40%
- E: Royal Maelstrom
- Damage reduction reduced: 70% at all ranks >>> 50-70%
- Minimum base damage per hit reduced: 8-16 >>> 7-11
- Minimum AD ratio per hit increased: 6% >>> 8%
- On-hit, on-attack, and spell modifier increased: 6-24% >>> 8-32% (based on target’s missing health)
- Can now critically strike
- R: Endless Banquet
- Remora health changed: 40-60% >>> 20-70%
- Passive: Death in Lavender
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Galio: Buffs are on the way.
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Jinx:
- Base Stats
- Health growth increased: 100 >>> 105
- Passive: Get Excited!
- Bonus attack speed now stacks upon takedowns.
- R: Super Mega Death Rocket
- Cooldown reduced: 75-55 >>> 70-40 seconds
- Base Stats
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Kai’sa: Nerfs are incoming.
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Milio: Changes are detailed in the full patch notes.
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Morgana:
- W: Tormented Shadow
- AP ratio per tick increased: 7% >>> 8.5%
- Monster damage increased: 155% >>> 165%
- E: Black Shield
- Cooldown increased: 16-24 seconds >>> 16-26 seconds
- R: Soul Shackles
- Base damage increased: 150-300 >>> 175-375
- AP ratio increased: 70% >>> 80%
- Bonus movement speed increased: 5-55% >>> 10-60%
- Now gives bonus movement speed when moving towards all directions instead of just towards enemy champions.
- Stun duration increased: 1.5 seconds at all ranks >>> 1.5-2 seconds
- W: Tormented Shadow
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Quinn:
- Base Stats
- Attack damage growth increased: 2.4 >>> 2.7
- Base health reduced: 603 >>> 565
- Base movement speed reduced: 335 >>> 330
- Base Stats
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Zed: Nerfs are coming.
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Ziggs: Buffs are on the way.
Items
- Blighting Jewel: Buffs incoming.
- Youmuu’s Ghostblade: Buffs are coming.
- Duskblade of Draktharr: Nerfs are incoming.
- Lord Dominik’s Regards: Adjustments are coming.
System
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Jungle Adjustments: Multiple changes to the jungle role, including Smite, Jungle Avatar Upgrades, Jungle Camp Health, Scuttle Crab Health/Rewards, Jungler Healing, Anti-Poaching, Minion XP Penalty, Waterwalking Nerf, Anti-Snowball Adjustments, Individual Dragon Rewards, Dragon Soul, Rift Herald Gold, Death Timers, Turret Plates, Baron HP, and other adjustments.
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Runes: Detailed changes in the full patch notes.
Other Adjustments
- Doran’s/Support Starting Items: Additional details are available in the complete patch notes.
Stay tuned for the full patch notes for League of Legends Patch 13.20, and get ready for exciting changes coming to the rift!
