DATE: 21.02.2024

Patch 14.4: Patch 14.4 Notes

Multiple champions received buffs, while a few faced nerfs in the latest patch.

Patch Summary

Multiple champions received buffs, while a few faced nerfs in the latest patch.

Champions changed20
Buffs11
Nerfs8
Adjustments1

Key Changes

  • »Ahri's health growth and Q damage have been increased.
  • »Bard's attack speed and passive damage have been increased.
  • »Jayce's base AD and W mana restoration have been increased, and E now roots enemies.

Major Meta Buffs

Ahri

Ahri's health growth and Q damage have been increased.

Bard

Bard's attack speed and passive damage have been increased.

Jayce

Jayce's base AD and W mana restoration have been increased, and E now roots enemies.

Kai'Sa

Kai'Sa's ultimate range has been increased.

Ascending Champions

Ahri
AhriAhri's health growth and Q damage have been increased.
Bard
BardBard's attack speed and passive damage have been increased.
Jayce
JayceJayce's base AD and W mana restoration have been increased, and E now roots enemies.
Kai'Sa
Kai'SaKai'Sa's ultimate range has been increased.

Diminishing Shadows

Aurelion Sol
Aurelion SolAurelion Sol's Q ability now deals less bonus magic damage.
Kalista
KalistaKalista's Rend damage has been decreased.
Maokai
MaokaiMaokai received reductions to his armor, Q damage, and R root duration.

Champion Database

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Role
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20 champions found

Ahri icon

Ahri

buff
mid

Ahri's health growth and Q damage have been increased.

buff: Base Stats

Health Growth: 96 ⇒ 104

Bard icon

Bard

buff
support

Bard's attack speed and passive damage have been increased, while Q damage has been slightly adjusted.

buff: Base Stats

Armor Growth: 5.2 ⇒ 5

Jayce icon

Jayce

buff
top

Jayce's base AD, W mana restoration, and magic damage have been increased, and E now roots enemies.

buff: Base Stats

Attack Damage: 57 ⇒ 59

Kai'Sa icon

Kai'Sa

buff
adc

Kai'Sa's ultimate range has been increased.

buff: R - Killer Instinct

Cast Range: 1500/2250/3000 ⇒ 2000/2500/3000

Lulu icon

Lulu

buff
support

Lulu's Q, E, and R have all received buffs to their damage and shield values.

buff: Q - Glitterlance

Second Bolt Damage: 25% of Primary Bolt damage ⇒ 50% of Primary Bolt damage

Renekton icon

Renekton

buff
top

Renekton's healing from Q, cooldown of E, and bonus health from R have all been increased.

buff: Q - Cull the Meek

Champion Healing: 12/18/24/30/36 (+15% bonus AD) ⇒ 12/20/28/36/44 (+17% bonus AD)

Soraka icon

Soraka

buff
support

Soraka's movement speed, Q heal, and R cooldown have been improved.

buff: Passive - Salvation

Bonus Movement Speed: 70% ⇒ 90%

Thresh icon

Thresh

buff
support

Thresh's base armor, E damage, and R cooldown have been increased.

buff: Base Stats

Base Armor: 28 ⇒ 31

Volibear icon

Volibear

buff
jungle

Volibear's Q movement speed bonus and E cooldown have been decreased, while R's cooldown and turret disable duration have been adjusted.

buff: Q - Thundering Smash

Bonus Movement Speed: 8/12/16/20/24% ⇒ 12/16/20/24/28%

Aurelion Sol icon

Aurelion Sol

nerf
mid

Aurelion Sol's Q ability now deals less bonus magic damage.

nerf: Q - Breath of Light

Bonus Magic Damage per Second decreased from 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 to 55 / 65 / 75 / 85 / 95.

Fiora icon

Fiora

buff
top

Fiora's W ability now slows enemies less.

buff: W - Riposte

Attack Speed Slow: 50% for 2 seconds ⇒ 25% for 2 seconds

Illaoi icon

Illaoi

nerf
top

Illaoi's passive damage has been reduced.

nerf: Passive - Prophet of an Elder God

Damage: 9-162 (based on level) (+115% Total AD) ⇒ 9-162 (based on level) (+100% Total AD)

K'Sante icon

K'Sante

buff
top

K'Sante received buffs to his health, mana, and W ability, while his Q no longer slows during All Out.

buff: Base Stats

Base Health: 570 ⇒ 625

Kalista icon

Kalista

nerf
adc

Kalista's Rend damage has been decreased.

nerf: E - Rend

Physical Damage: 20/30/40/50/60 (+70% AD) (+20% AP) ⇒ 10/20/30/40/50 (+70% AD) (+20% AP)

Maokai icon

Maokai

nerf
jungle

Maokai received several reductions to his armor, Q damage, and R root duration.

nerf: Base Stats

Base Armor: 39 ⇒ 35

Rek'Sai icon

Rek'Sai

adjust
jungle

Rek'Sai's abilities have been adjusted for balance, with changes to damage, healing, and utility.

adjust: Base Stats

Base Movement Speed increased, but health regeneration decreased.

Smolder icon

Smolder

nerf
adc

Smolder received several nerfs, including reduced damage and increased cooldowns.

nerf: Q

Fireballs at 125 Stacks: 2 (+1 per 100 Dragon Patience Stacks) ⇒ 1 (+1 per 67 Dragon Patience Stacks)

Twisted Fate icon

Twisted Fate

nerf
mid

Twisted Fate received several damage reductions and a decrease in attack speed growth.

nerf: Base Stats

Attack Speed Growth: 3% ⇒ 2.5%

Varus icon

Varus

nerf
adc

Varus's base attack damage has been reduced.

nerf: Base Stats

Base Attack Damage: 62 ⇒ 60

Zyra icon

Zyra

nerf
support

Zyra's passive plant damage has been reduced, but her bonus damage to non-epic monsters has increased.

nerf: Passive - Garden of Thorns

Plant Magic Damage: 20-88 (based on level) (+18% AP) ⇒ 16-84 (based on level) (+18% AP)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who got buffed in patch 14.4?

Champions that received buffs in patch 14.4 include Ahri, Bard, Jayce, Kai'Sa, Lulu, Renekton, Soraka, Thresh, Volibear, Fiora, K'Sante.

Is Aurelion Sol stronger after patch 14.4?

No, Aurelion Sol received a nerf in patch 14.4, as his Q ability now deals less bonus magic damage.

What are the biggest changes in patch 14.4?

Significant changes include buffs to multiple champions like Jayce and Soraka, and nerfs to champions like Illaoi and Kalista, affecting their overall performance.

Did Kai'Sa get stronger in patch 14.4?

Yes, Kai'Sa's ultimate range has been increased, making her more effective in engagements.

What nerfs were made to champions in patch 14.4?

Nerfs were applied to Aurelion Sol, Illaoi, Kalista, Maokai, Twisted Fate, Varus, and Zyra, impacting their damage and utility.

Patch History