Riot Games Unveils Major Overhaul for League of Legends 2024 Preseason: New Champion, Items and Map Alterations
November 20, 2023Riot Games announces major changes to League of Legends for the 2024 preseason.
The Summoner's Rift map will be revamped, including terrain and brush placements.
New starting quest items for supports will be introduced with multiple upgrade options.
New Void monsters will replace the first Rift Herald, offering unique buffs.
Existing monsters will transform into Voidborn versions, each providing team buffs.
The Baron Nashor will change forms, requiring new strategies.
Stopwatch will be removed with its effect added to Seeker's Armguard.
Items like Goredrinker and Divine Sunderer are being phased out, focusing more on damage than healing.
Adjustments are also being made to items like Spear of Shojin and Guardian Angel.
A new mage champion, Hwei, who uses paint-based spells will be introduced.
Riot Games aims to increase damage and sustain for enchanters, and introduce defense-increasing items for tanks.
Players can test these changes on the PBE server.
These changes aim to give players more control and agency in the game.
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