League of Legends Patch 25.11 Review

Okay, summoners, get ready—Patch 25.11 just came out, and it changes everything for League of Legends. This update, which came out on May 29, 2025, is all about changing things up. It includes changes to champions, new game modes, and a crackdown on leavers. I'm going to explain what this means for your next match in great detail. Get your favorite energy drink and let's talk about it like we're playing games late at night.

The Big Picture: A Patch Full of Power

First, let's talk about the scope. Patch 25.11 isn't just a small change; it's a whole balance party. Riot's balance team has made a lot of changes to champions, items, and game modes in order to keep the meta fresh and the community excited. There are buffs, nerfs, and some crazy changes that will make you rethink your champion pool. Also, there are tighter systems for leavers that show that the game cares about mental health. For those who love fashion, Black Rose skins are getting a glow-up. It says, "Get ready for something new!" loud and clear.

Now, let's get down to business. I went through the official patch notes at Patch 25.11 Notes and the League Wiki to find the most important parts for you, so you don't have to deal with all the technical language. Here's what's on the menu:

Champion Changes: Who's on Top and Who's on Bottom?

Let's start with the winners, because let's be honest, they're the stars of the show. Patch 25.11 changes almost every role, adding some buffs, nerfs, and tweaks to keep things interesting. Here's a list of the most important things that happened:

Aatrox: The Darkin Blade's passive damage went down, but his Q Sweet Spot damage went up, and his W now does physical damage. This change makes him less of a magical threat and more of a bruiser in the top lane by pushing him toward fighter items like Black Cleaver. If you play top lane, you'll probably see more Aatrox builds that focus on dealing damage over time.

The Might of Demacia is getting a new look for Garen. His R damage is lower, but his W cooldown is shorter and his E active is stronger. This means he fights for longer periods of time and isn't as good at killing squishy characters quickly. It's a nerf to his burst, but a buff to how well he can stay in lane.
The Desert Rose is getting a love letter from Samira that will help her heal. Her Q and R lifesteal are more effective now, but her W damage is less. This change makes lifesteal builds more appealing, which means she doesn't have to rely on burst combos as much and is more reliable in teamfights. If you've been having trouble with her in the bot lane, this could be your chance to shine.

Jungle mains, listen up: Rengar. His R cooldown is down, so he can start a snowball fight. This buff makes him stronger, like he was in the past, when he had items like Axiom Arc. So expect more early ganks and less time between his ultimates.

Diana and Udyr: Both junglers get huge damage boosts from their passives and R. This fixes the problems they had after the recent changes to AP items, making them useful again. Now is the time to get Diana's kit out if you haven't been using it.

Changes are also made to other champions, such as Ashe, Twisted Fate, and Kassadin. Ashe can now stack Q on structures, which is great for sieging. Twisted Fate's Q damage buff helps him in the early game after the Rod of Ages changes. Kassadin's base armor and E damage go up, but his R damage goes down a little bit to balance out his level 16 spike. This patch changes almost every role, so no matter if you're top, jungle, mid, or bot, you'll have to adjust in some way.

To help you remember, here's a quick table:

Champion Key Changes

Impact Aatrox Passive damage ↓, Q Sweet Spot ↑, W physical damage More fighter item builds,

Garen R damage ↓, W/E improved Sustained fighter,

Samira Q/R lifesteal ↑, W damage ↓ Encourages lifesteal,

Rengar R cooldown ↓ Better jungle snowballing ,

Diana Passive monster damage ↑ Improved jungle clear, viability

Udyr R damage ↑ Boosts Phoenix form, rewards R use

Game Modes: Brawl and ARAM Get a Glow Up

Not only champions are getting love; game modes are getting some too. Riot's chaotic teamfight game, Brawl, is getting a big balance update. Ultimate cooldowns are shorter to match the mode's fast pace, and champions who are too strong are changed so that everyone can play. This patch might change your mind if you've been avoiding Brawl because your champ felt weak.

There are also changes to ARAM, which stands for "all-random all-mid madness." ADCs get their late-game damage back, Seraphine's power moves to her damage spells, and Sett's W is less powerful so that enemies have more time to react. Riot has also taken away extra nerfs for champions, which makes ARAM feel less harsh. It's a win for casual gamers who want a fun, fair game.

Behavioral and QoL: Fixing the Rift

Let's talk about the big issue: people who leave. Patch 25.11 is very strict, with harsher punishments for people who leave a lot and better ways to find high-skill players who should know better. It's a way to clean up the community and make sure that AFKs don't ruin matches. If you’ve ever been left high and dry in a game, this is a step in the right direction.

Swiftplay's Champion Select gets a makeover when it comes to quality of life. It's easier to pick champions and see your teammates' runes now, which is a small but nice change for those quick-play sessions.

Black Rose Skins Shine Bright: Cosmetic Treats
Patch 25.11 makes important changes to the Black Rose skins for Vladimir, Samira, Renata Glasc, and Elise for players who like to stay up to date with fashion. These skins, which were already out, now look and feel new because of the new visuals and effects. If you've been thinking about getting one, now is the time to do it and show off on the Rift.