League of Legends Patch 25.19 – Worlds 2025 Update

Riot Games has released Patch 25.19, the official balance update that will shape the 2025 World Championship meta. This patch delivers targeted champion adjustments, item and rune tuning, bug fixes, and the return of limited-time modes. The focus is on buffing underperforming champions that may have potential in pro play, while nerfing dominant picks in both solo queue and competitive environments.

🎮 Modes and Gameplay

Return of “Battle”

The experimental Battle mode is back for another testing phase. This game type is designed to help new players adapt more quickly by dropping them directly into team fights — the most action-packed moments of League — without the complexity of Summoner’s Rift.

• Available for two patches (25.19 and 25.20).
• Provides immediate access to group combat scenarios.
• Ideal for players who missed the first testing phase.

Nightmare Bots – Final Stage

The final stage of Nightmare Bots testing introduces the Veigar Nightmare challenge:

• Timer mechanics: Game begins with 5 minutes; each champion takedown adds +15 seconds.
• Lose condition: If the timer runs out before reaching 15 minutes, the team loses.
• New special item:Gambler’s Blade – grants bonus time on kills but increases incoming damage.
• Penalty on death: Timer decreases, and bonuses are lost.
• Veigar’s loadout:Morellonomicon, Rylai’s Crystal Scepter, and Void Staff.

Reward: Completing all three Nightmare Bot challenges grants the “Definitely Not a Bot” title.

🧩 Champion Adjustments

Ahri

Spirit Rush (R)

• Damage per hit: 60/90/120 (+35% AP) → 75/125/175 (+35% AP).

Brand

Blaze (Passive)

• Monster damage modifier: 2.6x → 2.65x.

Pillar of Flame (W)

• Damage: 75/120/165/210/255 (+60% AP) → 75/120/165/210/255 (+70% AP).

Pyroclasm (R)

• Damage per hit: 100/175/250 (+25% AP) → 100/175/250 (+30% AP).

Caitlyn

Base Stats

• Attack Damage: 60 → 62.

Corki

Phosphorus Bomb (Q)

• Damage: 70/115/160/205/250 (+130% AD) → 60/105/150/195/240 (+125% AD).

Diana

Moonsilver Blade (Passive)

• Monster damage modifier: 2.6x → 3x.

Draven

Blood Rush (W)

• Attack Speed: 20/25/30/35/40% → 30/35/40/45/50%.

Jax

Base Stats

• Health: 665 → 650.

Grandmaster’s Might (R)

• Initial Armor Bonus: 25/50/75 (+40% bonus AD) → 45/60/75 (+40% bonus AD).
• Magic Resist remains at 60% of Armor gained.

Jinx

Switcheroo! (Q)

• Additional Range: 80/110/140/170/200 → 100/125/150/175/200.

Flame Chompers! (E)

• Damage: 70/120/170/220/270 (+100% AP) → 90/140/190/240/290 (+100% AP).

LeBlanc

Distortion (W)

• Damage: 75/115/155/195/235 (+70% AP) → 75/115/155/195/235 (+80% AP).

Mimic (R) – Distortion Copy

• Damage: 150/300/450 (+75% AP) → 150/300/450 (+80% AP).

Lee Sin

Base Stats

• Armor Growth: 4.9 → 4.5.

Sonic Wave/ Resonating Strike (Q)

• Damage: 55/80/105/130/155 (+155% bonus AD) → 60/90/120/150/180 (+95% bonus AD).

Lillia

Lilting Lullaby (R)

• Bonus Damage: 100/150/200 (+40% AP) → 150/200/250 (+45% AP).
• Cooldown: 150/130/110s → 140/120/100s.

Maokai

Sap Magic (Passive)

• Bonus Damage on Auto Attack per Spell: 24–75 (+3% AP) → 24–99 (+9% AP).
• Max Bonus Damage on Auto Attack: 75–225 (+9% AP) → 72–297 (+27% AP).

Pantheon

Comet Spear (Q)

• Monster Damage Modifier: 0.9x → 0.75x.

Aegis Assault (W)

• Max Damage to Minions/Monsters: 200 → 120.

Poppy

Hammer Shock (Q)

• Minion/Monster Damage Threshold: 75/105/135/165/195 → 50/80/110/140/170.

Keeper’s Verdict (R)

• Cooldown on Charge Cancel: 15s → 30s.

Seraphine

Base Stats

• Mana Growth: 25 → 40.
• Health Growth: 90 → 95.

High Note (Q)

• Increased damage at low health now applies to monsters.

Surround Sound (W)

• Healing: 3–5% of missing health (per target) → 8/10/12/14/16% of missing health (flat, regardless of targets).

Sivir

Boomerang Blade (Q)

• Initial Damage: 60/85/110/135/160 (+100% bonus AD) → 60/85/110/135/160 (+85% bonus AD).

Syndra

Base Stats

• Health Growth: 104 → 100.
• Armor Growth: 4.6 → 4.0.

Dark Sphere (Q)

• Damage: 75/110/145/180/215 (+60% AP) → 80/115/150/185/220 (+65% AP).

Scatter the Weak (E)

• Cooldown: 17s → 15s.

🛡️ Item Adjustments

Redemption

• Healing: 200–400 → 150–350 (scales with target level).

Cosmic Drive

• No longer slows enemies in the AoE if the owner is dead.

🔮 Rune Changes

Unsealed Spellbook

• Base Cooldown: 4 minutes → 4.5 minutes.
• Minimum Cooldown Duration: 1.5 minutes → 2 minutes.

🎨 Skins and Cosmetics

Updated Skins

• Mechanical Herald Viktor: Adjusted visuals after PBE feedback; champion made more imposing. Release scheduled before year’s end.

Mythic Content

• True Damage Ekko Superstar: Added to the Mythic Sanctuary with the usual 40-attempt limit.

Prestige Signatures

Riot is adding pro player signatures to Worlds MVP prestige skins:

• T1 Sylas (Prestige) – signed by Faker.
• Future additions: DRX Aatrox and T1 Jayce.

New Arcana Line

• Arcana Zilean
• Arcana Karthus
• Arcana Aurora

Each features unique arcane-inspired effects and thematic visuals.

Summary

Patch 25.19 is the Worlds 2025 foundation patch, rebalancing champions, tuning items and runes, and enhancing gameplay with new modes and final Nightmare Bot challenges. Alongside balance changes, Riot is pushing forward with new skins, prestige features, and experimental content to close out the competitive season.