The Patch That Warms Up the Engines for Worlds 2025

The 25.19 version of League of Legends is here, and it’s not just any patch. Riot adjusted several champions with Worlds 2025 in mind: buffs for the forgotten ones, nerfs for the over-dominant, and a couple of neutral tweaks to keep the competitive scene as balanced as possible.

But heads up: even though the focus is on pro play, these changes are also noticeable in our normal games. If you’re a main Ahri, Jinx, or Draven, you’re going to love this patch.

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The Big Winners of Patch 25.19

Ahri: Her ult now deals more damage per hit. In short, more reasons to dive into fights and delete carries.

Jinx: Her rocket range and trap damage were increased. If she was already annoying, now she’ll dominate lane phase even harder.

Draven: Higher attack speed and more damage on his ult. If you were already styling on your opponents in early game, this patch is going to be your jam.

LeBlanc: More damage on her W and R. A buff clearly aimed at seeing her midlane in Worlds, but also a nice touch for soloQ.

Lillia: Lower ult cooldown and higher damage. Another AP jungler that could sneak back into the meta.

The Most Painful Nerfs

Corki: The bot lane star in competitive play got his Q damage reduced. Goodbye to that broken waveclear that was shaping games.

Pantheon: His jungle strength took a big hit. He won’t be as oppressive or as safe of a pick anymore.

Poppy: Lower Q damage and higher R cooldown. Basically, Riot doesn’t want her as a top/jungle priority for Worlds.

Sivir: Less damage on her Q. A clear hit to her ability to hypercarry with little punishment.

Neutral Adjustments That Shift the Dynamics

Some changes look small, but they hit hard in pro play:

• Lee Sin’s scaling got reworked. It looks like a buff, but it’s really a way to balance him in early.

• Jax got temporary buffs that make him scarier in the hands of coordinated players.

• Syndra now has more power in lane phase, though she loses a bit of scaling.

The Return of Clash Mode

One of the most curious announcements is that Clash is back for a limited time. This mode will help new players understand the dynamics of teamfights without having to deal with all the complexity of Summoner’s Rift.

It’s not Riot’s first attempt at helping newcomers, but this comeback could hook them faster into the game… and give veterans a space for pure chaos.

Cursed Bots: Veigar’s Final Challenge

The Cursed Bots mode brings its last challenge: Veigar’s Lethality. Basically, you’ll have to take down waves of bots with a timer that extends as you kill more. Sounds simple, but with Veigar stacked with Morellonomicon, Rylai’s, and Void Staff… not so much.

If you manage to beat all challenges, you’ll earn the special title “This is not a bot.”

ARAM and Arena Also Get Love

• In ARAM, champs like Gwen, Akali, Sion, and Ziggs received adjustments to make the mode more balanced.

• In Arena, Riot reduced inactivity penalties. Now you can grab a snack without fear of being punished (but don’t overdo it—it’s not meant for you to go cook a whole dinner 😅).

New Skins

This patch introduces Aurora Arcana, Arcana Karthus, and Arcana Zilean (available starting September 24). And keep an eye on Herald of Machines Viktor, which left the PBE to polish details before its final release.

Conclusion: A Patch to Warm Up Worlds

Patch 25.19 is one of those patches that sets the stage for the big show: Worlds 2025. Forgotten champions like Jinx and Draven are back in the spotlight, while overtuned picks like Corki and Pantheon get the nerfs they needed.

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