Patch 25.19 Updates: All Changes in League of Legends

Key Takeaways

• Ahri's R gains 15/35/55 bonus base damage per charge at ranks 1/2/3; a full three-charge burst deals up to 165 extra damage at max rank.
• Brand and Diana receive AP jungle buffs, setting up competition for the AP jungler slot heading into the worlds meta.
• Jax's R doubles its armor and magic resist gain on first champion hit at rank 1 (25 to 50 armor, 15 to 30 MR), boosting his skirmish durability significantly.
• Redemption healing drops by 50 and Unsealed Spellbook minimum cooldown rises to 2 minutes, weakening mobile-support builds for Rakan and Alistar.
• Corki, Pantheon jungle, and Sivir all take Q damage reductions this patch, with Sivir dropping from the OP tier.

Here is the full breakdown of what changed in the patch.

Patch 25.19 Champion and Item Changes

Patch 25.19 brought a wave of changes to League of Legends, with buffs, nerfs, and adjustments across champions and items. Here is the full breakdown of what changed.

Champion Buffs

1. Ahri
   • The base damage of Ahri's R has been increased by 15 at rank one, 35 at rank two, and 55 at rank three. With three charges on her ultimate, this amounts to a significant damage boost.
2. Brand
   • Brand's passive monster damage sees an increase from 260 to 265%, with the AP ratio enhanced from 60 to 70%. These enhancements impacted Brand's role in both mid lane and the jungle.
3. Caitlyn
   • Caitlyn receives a minor boost in her base AD, moving from 60 to 62. While the change was modest, it proved impactful for aggressive laning.
4. Diana
   • Her passive monster damage increased from 260% to 300%, cementing Diana's growing dominance in the jungle.
5. Draven
   • With a 10% increase in W attack speed and an additional 25 damage on R at all ranks, Draven's performance improved significantly.

Those champion tweaks set the stage for the item changes arriving in the same update.

Notable Item Nerfs

• Redemption: The healing offered by Redemption is decreased by 50.
• Unsealed Spellbook: Its initial swap cooldown increases from four to four and a half minutes, with the minimum cooldown shifting from 1.5 to 2 minutes.

Here is how these item changes affected gameplay in Patch 25.19.

With the item landscape settled, champion-specific durability changes add another dimension to the meta shift.

Changes to Tanky Champions

Jax became more durable in this update:

• His R armor gain on the first champion hit increased from 25 to 50 at rank one.
• Magic resist gain increased from 15 to 30 at rank one.

Jinx also received improvements to her laning phase:

• Q Fishbones range increased from 80 to 100.
• E damage increased by 20 at all ranks, making her a stronger all-around pick.

While those buffs push select champions upward, adjustments elsewhere help keep the overall power level balanced.

Champion Nerfs

1. Corki
   • Corki's Q damage decreased from a 70-250 scaling to 60-240, with a slight reduction in the Q AD ratio.
2. Pantheon Jungle
   • His Q monster damage was reduced from 90% to 75%, affecting his jungle clear speed.
3. Sivir
   • Her Q bonus AD ratio was reduced from 100% to 85%, slightly impacting her damage output.

   Patch 25.19 brought strategic alterations that shifted the meta heading into the Worlds window. These changes shaped champion power and item efficacy for the months that followed.

Those reductions adjust the overall balance coming into the Syndra section of the patch.

Syndra's Balance Adjustments

Syndra received several adjustments in Patch 25.19, shifting her balance toward more offensive capabilities while slightly reducing her durability. Her health growth was reduced from 104 to 100, and armor growth decreased from 4.6 to 4. In contrast, her damage potential increased:

1. Q Ability Changes
   • Damage is increased from 75 scaling to 215 to 80 scaling to 220.
   • The Q AP ratio increases from 65% to 70%.
2. E Ability Changes
   • Cooldown was reduced from 17 seconds to 15 seconds.

   This combination of changes pushed Syndra players toward offensive strategies, trading defensive growth for increased damage.

With those Syndra adjustments in mind, here is what the full patch means for the evolving meta.

Looking Ahead

This patch went live on September 24, 2025, giving players the opportunity to adapt their strategies as the Worlds meta locked in. As champions gained and lost power, the meta evolved and rewarded early adaptation.

During the PBE preview, testing builds and tracking tier lists gave early adopters a head start on the shifting meta.

Last reviewed 2026-06-14 against Patch 25.19 — Maintained by WowCarry’s LoL team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What champions were buffed in LoL Patch 25.19?

Ahri, Brand, Caitlyn, Diana, and Draven received buffs in Patch 25.19. Ahri gains 15/35/55 extra base damage on her R; Brand gets improved passive monster damage and a higher AP ratio; Caitlyn moves from 60 to 62 base AD; Diana's jungle clear jumps from 260% to 300% monster damage; Draven gains 10% W attack speed and 25 additional R damage at all ranks.

What items were nerfed in Patch 25.19?

Redemption and Unsealed Spellbook both received nerfs. Redemption's healing dropped by 50, lowering sustain for support-heavy compositions. Unsealed Spellbook's initial swap cooldown increased from 4 to 4.5 minutes and the minimum cooldown rose from 1.5 to 2 minutes, reducing its flexibility for melee supports.

How much extra damage does Ahri's R gain in Patch 25.19?

Ahri's R gains 15 additional base damage at rank 1, 35 at rank 2, and 55 at rank 3 per charge. With three charges available on the full cast, that totals 45 extra damage at rank 1, 105 at rank 2, and 165 at rank 3, a meaningful increase in burst during extended all-ins.

Is Jax better after Patch 25.19?

Yes. Jax becomes considerably more durable: his R now grants 50 armor on the first champion hit at rank 1 (up from 25) and 30 magic resistance (up from 15). That nearly doubles his tankiness window during the R active and boosts his skirmishing potential significantly in the top lane.

What happened to Corki in Patch 25.19?

Corki received a Q damage nerf: the base value drops from a 70-to-250 scaling to 60-to-240, and his Q AD ratio is slightly reduced as well. This targets Corki's consistent poke damage in the mid lane and is expected to drop him slightly in the tier rankings.

When did Patch 25.19 go live?

Patch 25.19 went live on September 24, 2025. Players on the PBE could preview the changes in the two-week window before that date.