LoL Patch 14.6 brings massive changes aimed at reining in early game snowballing, shaking up the bottom lane, and delivering a mini-rework for Galio. Plus, the iconic High Noon skin line makes a fiery return.
When Does LoL Patch 14.6 Release?
Patch 14.6 drops on March 20th, 2024.
- 3pm CT (NA)
- 5am GMT (EU West)
- 3am CET (EU North East)
- 8am KR (Korea)
Patch Highlights: What You Need to Know
- Galio’s New Playstyle: Galio’s getting a gameplay shift, emphasizing survivability and less burst damage. Is a bruiser build the new hotness?
- Say Goodbye to Snowballing? (Maybe) Riot’s taking another crack at making early-game leads less overwhelming. Changes to Epic Items are aimed at curbing those frustrating one-sided stomps.
- Bottom Lane Shakeup: Support gold nerfs and AD carry tweaks are designed to change up the power dynamics in the duo lane.
- The Return of High Noon: Gragas, Rell, Evelynn, and Yone join the legendary skin line. Plus, Evelynn and Yone get stylish variant skins!
Can Riot Finally Tame Early Snowballing?
This patch’s changes to Epic Items like Serrated Dirk are a major signal of Riot’s ongoing struggle with early game balance. Will this be the patch that gets it right? Only time will tell.
Galio: Bruiser or Bust?
The big question for Galio mains: will the shift away from AP burst builds stick? The lowered damage but increased survivability could make for a tankier, more disruptive playstyle.
High Noon Expands: Which Skin Is the Best?
While the patch notes give us the visuals, community reaction will determine which of these new High Noon skins truly reigns supreme. My early bet’s on Yone’s eye-catching Peacemaker variant.
