DATE: 04.03.2025

Patch 25.05: Patch 25.05 Notes

Recent champion changes include nerfs to Ambessa, Ashe, and Cho'Gath, while Aphelios, Poppy, and Zed received buffs.

Patch Summary

Recent champion changes include nerfs to Ambessa, Ashe, and Cho'Gath, while Aphelios, Poppy, and Zed received buffs.

Champions changed13
Buffs5
Nerfs8
Adjustments0

Key Changes

  • »E damage decreased.
  • »Attack Speed ratio increased.
  • »R damage decreased.

Major Meta Buffs

Ambessa

E damage decreased.

Aphelios

Attack Speed ratio increased.

Ashe

R damage decreased.

Cho'Gath

Q, W, and E damage decreased.

Ascending Champions

Aphelios
ApheliosAttack Speed ratio increased.
Zed
ZedE damage increased.
Dr. Mundo
Dr. MundoBase health increased.

Diminishing Shadows

Ambessa
AmbessaE damage decreased.
Ashe
AsheR damage decreased.
Cho'Gath
Cho'GathQ, W, and E damage decreased.

Champion Database

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Adjustment Type
Role
13
Champions Shown

13 champions found

Ambessa icon

Ambessa

nerf
mid

E damage decreased.

nerf: E - Lacerate

Damage: 40/65/90/115/140 (+60% bonus AD) ⇒ 40/60/80/100/120 (+60 bonus AD)

Aphelios icon

Aphelios

buff
adc

Attack Speed ratio increased.

buff: Base Stats

Attack Speed Ratio: .640 ⇒ .658

Ashe icon

Ashe

nerf
adc

R damage decreased.

nerf: R - Enchanted Crystal Arrow

Damage: 250/450/650 ⇒ 200/400/600

Aurora icon

Aurora

nerf
mid

E damage decreased and R slow reduced.

nerf: E - The Weirding

Damage: 70/110/150/190/230 (+80% AP) ⇒ 70/110/150/190/230 (+70% AP)

Cho'Gath icon

Cho'Gath

nerf
mid

Q, W, and E damage decreased.

nerf: Q - Rupture

Damage: 80/145/210/275/340 (+100% AP) ⇒ 80/140/200/260/320 (+100% AP)

Elise icon

Elise

nerf
jungle

Q damage decreased in both forms.

nerf: Human Q - Neurotoxin

Damage: 40/75/110/145/180 (+4 % of targets health)(+3% per 100 AP) ⇒ 40/70/100/130/160 (+4 % of targets health)(+3% per 100 AP)

K'Sante icon

K'Sante

nerf
top

Passive and W damage decreased.

nerf: Passive - Dauntless Instinct

Mark Damage: 20 (+1-2% (based on level) target's max HP) ⇒ 12 (+1-2% (based on level) target's max HP)

Poppy icon

Poppy

buff
top

AD growth increased, passive shield reworked, and E damage decreased.

buff: Base Stats

HP Growth: 104 ⇒ 110

Seraphine icon

Seraphine

buff
support

Q maximum damage increased.

buff: Q - High Note

Maximum Champion Bonus Damage: 60% ⇒ 75%

Skarner icon

Skarner

nerf
jungle

Q slow duration and final bonus damage decreased, E cooldown increased.

nerf: Q - Shattered Earth

Slow Duration: 1.25 seconds ⇒ 1 second

Yorick icon

Yorick

nerf
top

R monster damage cap decreased.

nerf: R - Eulogy of the Isles

Maiden Mark Monster damage cap: 100 ⇒ 50

Zed icon

Zed

buff
mid

E damage increased.

buff: E - Shadow Slash

Damage: 65/90/115/140/165 (+65% bonus AD) ⇒ 70/95/120/145/170 (+80% bonus AD)

Dr. Mundo icon

Dr. Mundo

buff
top

Dr. Mundo's base health has been increased.

buff: Base Stats

Health: 613 ⇒ 640

Frequently Asked Questions

Who got buffed in patch 25.05?

In patch 25.05, Aphelios, Poppy, Seraphine, Zed, and Dr. Mundo received buffs.

Is Aphelios stronger after patch 25.05?

Yes, Aphelios received a buff with an increased Attack Speed ratio, making him stronger in this patch.

What are the biggest changes in patch 25.05?

The biggest changes include nerfs to champions like Ambessa, Ashe, and Cho'Gath, while Aphelios, Poppy, Seraphine, Zed, and Dr. Mundo received buffs.

Did Zed get any changes in patch 25.05?

Yes, Zed's E damage was increased, making him stronger in this patch.

What nerfs were made to Cho'Gath in patch 25.05?

Cho'Gath received nerfs to his Q, W, and E damage, reducing his overall damage output.

Patch History