Wild Rift Patch Notes 5.3a

Wild Rift Game Design Team

30/10/2024

Who’s excited for the new season of Arcane? I cannot wait until I get to see my favorite character on the big screen again. And she’s coming to Wild Rift too?! Head into battle with Ambessa and watch your enemies shake in fear. We also got new events, new skins, and did we mention Arena is coming back this patch as well? Oh and your regularly scheduled balance changes. Welcome to patch 5.3a.

Reminder: content will be released throughout the patch.

NEW

NEW CHAMPIONS

AMBESSA, THE MATRIARCH OF WAR

All who know the name Medarda respect and fear the family's leader, Ambessa. As a Noxian general, she embodies a deadly combination of ruthless strength and fearless resolve in battle. Her role as matriarch is no different, requiring great cunning to empower the Medardas while leaving no room for failure or compassion. Embracing the merciless ways of the Wolf, Ambessa will do whatever it takes to protect her family's legacy, even at the cost of her own children's love.

Ambessa will be released on Nov 7 at 00:01 UTC.

EVENTS

BATTLE CHALLENGE

Achieving greatness has never felt so good, and the goodies that come with it doesn’t hurt either! Earn Blue Motes, Poro Energies and Champion Pose!

Battle Challenge begins Oct 31 at 00:01 UTC

AMBESSA CHALLENGE

The Fearsome Noxus Warlord has landed in Wild Rift. Show off your Twin Drakehounds skill and earn rewards!

Ambessa Challenge begins Nov 8 at 00:01 UTC

ARCANE: BATTLE OF TWIN CITIES

Are you aligned with the thriving progressive city of Piltover or the dangerous undercity district of Zaun? Choose a side and fight for it!

Arcane: Battle of Twin Cities begins Nov 7 at 00:01 UTC

GAMEPLAY CHANGES

ITEMS

SERYLDA’S GRUDGE

We’re adjusting Armor Penetration on items so players can see immediate benefits when choosing the item.

Last Whisper:

+16~33% armor penetration → +33% armor penetration

MORTAL REMINDER

We’re adjusting Armor Penetration on items so players can see immediate benefits when choosing the item.

Last Whisper:

+16~33% armor penetration → +33% armor penetration

TERMINUS

Terminus is a great item that provides both attack and defense stats. We’ve found the damage makes it overwhelming in the early game, so we’re adjusting it slightly.

Stats:

Attack Damage: 40 → 35

WIT’S END

Wit’s End provides great damage and magic resistance, and has very high cost-efficiency. We’re adjusting the numbers so it remains in line with other items.

Stats:

Magic resistance: 50 → 45

At Wit's End:

Basic attacks deal 15-80 bonus magic damage → Basic attacks deal 15-65 bonus magic damage

SYSTEM CHANGES

HEXTECH ELDER DRAGON

We lowered the damage dealt by Hextech Elder Dragon to champions. Now players can focus more on combats with enemies while fighting to slay the dragon. Meanwhile, we boosted the Aspect of the Dragon received by taking down Hextech Elder Dragon, providing higher damage buff in subsequent combat.

Hextech Elder Dragon:

Damage of chain lightning to a single target: 100% → 80%
Damage of chain lightning to multiple targets: 50% → 30%

The Aspect of the Dragon:

When dealing damage, call down chain lightning on the target. The chain lightning ricochets to nearby enemies, dealing 100 → 200 true damage on each hit. If the chain lightning hits only one target, then deals bonus 100% → 30% true damage (1s cooldown).

HEXTECH MIMIC

Hextech Mimics have been upgraded. Taking down Hextech Mimics automatically bring them to all players in the team and assist them to attack on the enemies’ turrets.

Mechanism adjustment:

After defeating the Hextech Mimic, all allied champions gain Micro Mimics that can help them push lanes → After defeating the Hextech Mimic, all allied champions gain Micro Mimics automatically, duo lane players gain 2 Micro Mimics and other players gain 3.

HEXTECH TOOL KIT

Deceleration Ray now deals damage to monsters too.

Mechanism adjustment:

Deceleration Ray deals damage and slows down enemy champions → Deceleration Ray deals damage and slows down enemy champions and monsters.

GALIO’S AEGIS

Galio’s Aegis is returning for a limited time! If you missed it last time, here’s the rundown:

Players that lose a match will not lose ranking if they achieve S-Level rating.

S-Level rating compensation takes precedence over events and Ranked Loss Shields cards. If triggered, will not consume those cards or event bonuses.

Players that lose a match will be compensated for 50% of their current Rank Fortitude if they achieve A-Level rating.

Ranked Loss Shields and A-Level rating compensation can trigger at the same time.
If there is an event that compensates for loss and it is triggered, A-Level rating compensation will not occur.

Players will need to meet the following conditions to receive Galio’s Aegis

Platinum rank or above.
Match duration is greater or equal to 600s.
No negative behavior during the match.

Galio’s Aegis is live right now! Let us know your thoughts as we continue to improve your ranked experience.