League of Legends’ upcoming Patch 14.13 promises to introduce significant changes to the game, including a mini-rework for Varus and adjustments to the Domination runes. These updates are designed to shake up the current meta and provide a fresh experience for players.

League of Legends patch 14.13 release date and timings

Patch 14.13 is set to go live on June 26, 2024. It will roll out to Oceanic servers first, with other servers receiving the update throughout the day. Here are the key timings for different servers:

• NA: 3 AM PT
• EUW: 5 AM GMT
• EUNE: 3 AM CET
• Korea: 8 AM KST

Expect a few hours of downtime during the patching process, with matchmaking queues going offline approximately three hours beforehand.

Key changes in League of Legends patch 14.13

Varus update

Varus is receiving a mini-update focused mainly on his passive ability. The changes aim to make Varus more versatile by modifying how his passive scales with kills.

• Base stats:
• Base AD reduced from 60 to 57.
• Passive: Living Vengeance:
• Takedowns now grant 6-30 AP and 3-20 AD instead of attack speed.
• Champion takedowns increase these amounts to 25-50 AP and 15-30 AD.
• W: Blighted Quiver:
• On-hit base damage increased from 7-31 to 7-35.
• Cooldown refund per stack increased from 12% to 15%.
• Amplified Q damage changed from 6-14% (based on level) to 6-10% (based on skill rank).

These changes aim to enhance Varus’ ability to scale with AP and AD, making him more adaptable in various gameplay situations.

Domination rune changes

The Domination rune keystones are receiving significant adjustments to their cooldowns and damage outputs, which will impact how champions utilize these runes in trades and engagements.

• Dark Harvest:
• Base damage reduced from 20-80 to a flat 20.
• Damage per soul increased from 5 to 8.
• Cooldown reduced from 45 seconds to 30 seconds.
• Electrocute:
• Base damage changed from 30-220 to 50-190.
• Cooldown reduced from 25-20 seconds to a flat 20 seconds.

These changes are likely to alter the strategies of champions that rely heavily on these runes, potentially leading to new meta shifts.

League of Legends detailed patch notes

Below are the specific changes for Varus and the Domination runes:

Varus

• Base stats:
• Base AD: 60 >>> 57
• Passive: Living Vengeance:
• Takedown bonuses:
  • AP and AD gain: Takedowns now grant 6-30 AP and 3-20 AD instead of attack speed.
  • Champion takedowns: Increased to 25-50 AP and 15-30 AD.
• W: Blighted Quiver:
• On-hit base damage increased from 7-31 to 7-35.
• Cooldown refund per stack increased from 12% to 15%.
• Amplified Q damage changed from 6-14% (based on level) to 6-10% (based on skill rank).

Runes

• Dark Harvest:
• Base damage reduced from 20-80 to a flat 20.
• Damage per soul increased from 5 to 8.
• Cooldown reduced from 45 seconds to 30 seconds.
• Electrocute:
• Base damage changed from 30-220 to 50-190.
• Cooldown reduced from 25-20 seconds to a flat 20 seconds.

What’s next for League of Legends?

As these changes are still on the Public Beta Environment (PBE), they are subject to further tweaks based on player feedback and testing. Keep an eye on official channels for the most current updates as Patch 14.13 approaches its release date.

With these adjustments, League of Legends continues to evolve, offering players new strategies and experiences. Whether you’re a Varus main or a fan of Domination runes, these changes are sure to bring a fresh dynamic to the game.