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The First Stand tournament is just around the corner, and Riot Games isn’t taking any chances. Patch 25.05 is coming in hot, shaking up the meta and ensuring a fair playing field. While champion changes are minimal, Riot is going all-in on eliminating the lane-swap strategy. A new detection system will make it nearly impossible to pull off. Let’s dive into everything this patch brings.
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LoL Patch 25.05 Release Date
Mark your calendars! Patch 25.05 goes live on March 5, 2025. Get ready for some serious changes.
How Will Patch 25.05 Change the Meta?
Lane swaps? Dead. Riot is cracking down hard to force a more traditional early game. While exact numbers aren’t out yet, one thing’s clear—this patch makes lane swaps completely unviable. That means:
- More stable early-game matchups.
- Less chaos from unpredictable lane swaps.
- A stronger focus on individual lane skill.
Want to stay ahead of the curve? Check out these updated tier lists:
- Top lane tier list
- Jungle tier list
- Mid lane tier list
- ADC tier list
- Support tier list
Champion Changes in Patch 25.05
Some champions are getting buffs, nerfs, or adjustments. Here’s the list:
- Ambessa
- Aphelios
- Ashe
- Aurora
- Cho’Gath
- Dr. Mundo
- Elise
- K’Sante
- Poppy (weaker in support, stronger in top & jungle)
- Seraphine
- Skarner
- Yorick
- Zed
System Changes – Lane Swap Shutdown
Riot is making sure lane swaps are a thing of the past. Here’s how:
Turret Fortification Removed
- Outer turrets no longer have fortification.
Lane Swap Detection System
If two non-jungler enemy champions appear in top or mid lane, the game automatically punishes the swap:
- 95% damage reduction for the outer turret.
- Fully charged turret attacks to punish early aggression.
- 1000% turret damage to minions, making early lane swap farming useless.
Gold & XP Penalties
- Swapped lanes will earn 50% less gold and XP.
- Gold from minions/turrets redirects to the nearest allied champion.
Detection Timing
- Top lane: 1:30 – 3:30
- Mid lane: 2:25 – 3:30
Turret Buffs
- Top lane turret deals 1000% extra damage to enemy champions while detecting a swap.
- Defending champions get 50% damage reduction while their turret is detecting.
New Item and Rune Adjustments
- Axiom Arcanist – Tweaked for better balance.
- Sixth Sense – Adjusted for clearer in-game impact.
- Unflinching – Minor usability tweaks.
New Skins in Patch 25.05
Here’s what’s dropping:
- Grand Reckoning Alistar
- Grand Reckoning Rell
- Grand Reckoning Sion
- Grand Reckoning Talon
- Grand Reckoning Draven
- Sahn-Uzal Mordekaiser
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