League of Legends patch 25.6 preview: Champion Buffs, Nerfs, Naafiri rework, and more

Raunak Bose / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 12, 2025, 03:18 IST

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League of Legends Patch 25.6 brings significant changes with 10 champion buffs, 8 nerfs, and a major rework for Naafiri. Adjustments include balanced champion performance and system changes to losing team bounties and lane swaps. Naafiri's rework aims to enhance tactical execution. The update promises a refined gaming experience, ensuring a more competitive and balanced gameplay.

League of Legends patch 25.6 preview: Champion Buffs, Nerfs, Naafiri rework, and more

Wolflike Champion Naafirir changes (Image via Riot Games).

League of Legends Patch 25.6 is set to shake up the meta with 10 champion buffs, eight nerfs, and a major rework for Naafiri. Riot Games’ Lead Gameplay Designer, Matt “Riot Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison, shared the details in a recent patch, addressing key balance issues and system changes.

League of Legends patch 25.6: Key patch changes

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10 champion buffs

including Kai’Sa, Lucian, and Jhin

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8 champion nerfs

affecting Caitlyn, Jinx, and Master Yi
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Naafiri rework

to enhance her strategic depth
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System adjustments

to losing team bounties, anti-lane swaps, and item balance

League of Legends patch 25.6: All Champion buffs and nerfs

Darius is being nerfed (Image via Riot Games)

This patch focuses on refining champion balance to improve game health. Some of the biggest winners and losers in Patch 25.6 are listed below.

Champions Buffed in patch 25.6

Champion	Role/Impact
Jarvan IV	More sustain and utility
Jhin	Increased late-game damage
Kai’Sa	Enhanced dueling potential
Kha’Zix	Improved assassination power
Lillia	Buffs to her mobility and durability
Lucian	Increased damage output
Poppy	Better defensive capabilities
Smolder	More consistent damage scaling
Twisted Fate	Faster ability cooldowns
Xin Zhao	Stronger sustain in fights

All Champions Nerfed in patch 25.6

Champion	Reason for Nerf
Caitlyn	Excessive lane dominance
Corki	Overperforming mid-game burst
Darius (Jungle)	Too strong in early jungle skirmishes
Ezreal	Scaling damage nerfed
Garen	Overwhelming sustain in fights
Jinx	Hypercarry potential reduced
Karma	Early-game utility toned down
Master Yi	Adjusted to balance dueling strength

Naafiri Rework: A new playstyle for the pack leader

Naafiri has struggled due to her predictable, all-or-nothing playstyle. Riot is addressing this with a fundamental shift in her abilities, allowing for more outplay potential.

Key Changes made to Naafiri in League of Legends

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Swapping W and R abilities

– Her ultimate now has more impact, while W becomes a versatile tool for burst damage or strategic plays.
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More complexity in her kit

– Players will now have additional strategic choices in fights rather than relying on a simple burst combo.
This rework aims to make Naafiri a more rewarding pick for players who thrive on tactical execution.

League of Legends patch 25.6: System Changes and Item Adjustments

System Buffs

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Warmog’s Armor

– Buffed to restore its viability for tank-based builds.

System Adjustments

System	Change
Losing Team Bounties	Adjusted early-game calculations to prevent unfair bounty distribution.
Anti-Lane Swap	Micropatch adjustments successfully reduced lane-swapping abuses.
Serylda’s Grudge	Now performs better against tanks.

These changes reinforce Riot’s commitment to maintaining game balance while enhancing competitive integrity.

League of Legends patch 25.6 delivers crucial patchs aimed at improving champion diversity and strategic gameplay. The buffs and nerfs will likely shake up the meta, while Naafiri’s rework adds fresh depth to the assassin role. Players can expect a more refined League of Legends experience as Riot continues fine-tuning the game’s balance.

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