LoL patch 14.20 notes preview and release date: Jhin nerf, Teemo rework, and more

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Here’s everything to know about the upcoming patch.

The next League of Legends (LoL) patch is almost here, and Matt "Riot Phroxzon" Leung-Harrison posted a preview of it on social media. In addition to a slew of champion buffs and nerfs (we're looking at you, Jhin) alongside some ADC itemization adjustments, this patch also includes a Teemo rework and the arrival of the 2024 Superfan skins. Read on for for the details plus the LoL patch 14.20 release date and release times.

LoL patch 14.20 release date

Patch 14.20 is launching on October 9, 2024. Riot Games' official LoL patch release schedule confirmed this.

Patch
Release Date (PT)
LoL Patch 14.20Wednesday, October 9, 2024
LoL Patch 14.21Wednesday, October 23, 2024
LoL Patch 14.22Wednesday, November 6, 2024
LoL Patch 14.23Wednesday, November 20, 2024
LoL Patch 14.24Wednesday, December 11, 2024

LoL patch 14.20 release time

This patch arrives on Oct. 9. If a patch is delayed within 48 hours of its scheduled date and time, then Riot Games will issue an alert.

LoL patch 14.20  (Image via Riot Phroxzon)
LoL patch notes 14.20 preview (Image via Riot Phroxzon)

LoL patch notes 14.20

Here’s a preview of LoL patch 14.20. In a post, Riot Phroxzon mentioned that champions are being eliminated more slowly. On average, champions are dying 3% to 5% slower compared to the previous patch. Riot Phroxzon then teased buffs for Aphelios, Caitlyn, Corki, Lee Sin, Pantheon, Riven, Sivir, Tryndamere, Xayah, Yasuo, and Yone.

Update
LoL Patch 14.20 Preview
Champion BuffsAphelios, Caitlyn, Corki, Lee Sin, Pantheon, Riven, Sivir, Tryndamere, Xayah, Yasuo, Yone
Champion NerfsAnivia, Aurelion Sol, Camille, Dr. Mundo, Jhin, Mordekaiser, Poppy, Shyvana, Singed, Skar Skarner, Swain, Taric, Udyr, Veigar, Yorick
System BuffsNimbus Cloak
System NerfsArmor Itemization, Grasp, Liandry's Torment (Jungle Focused), Stormsurge
System AdjustmentsADC Itemization (Collector, Shiv, BotRK, Kraken)

In terms of champion nerfs, they're slated for Anivia, Aurelion Sol, Camille, Dr. Mundo, Jhin, Mordekaiser, Poppy, Shyvana, Singed, Skar Skarner, Swain, Taric, Udyr, Veigar, and Yorick. More details on the champion adjustments are slated for Oct. 1, according to the post.

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