Ultimate Tier List Patch 14.22 in League of Legends

In this article, we will dive deep into the recent changes of the League of Legends Patch 14.22. From champion adjustments to item reworks, we will cover everything you need to know to stay competitive in the game with our Tier List Patch 14.22.

Key Takeaways

• Patch 14.22 introduces significant champion and item changes, impacting gameplay strategies.
• Top lane sees buffs for champions like Aurelion Sol and Kayle, enhancing their viability.
• Jungle changes affect champions such as Udyr and Lilia, potentially shifting the meta, Wukong and Talon see increased viability due to buffs.
• The ADC role experiences adjustments with Vayne and Varus, but significant shifts in tier placement are less expected.
• Support champions like Blitzcrank and Vel’Koz have received buffs, enhancing their competitive edge.

Introduction to Tier List Patch 14.22

Patch 14.22 is a critical update for League of Legends that brings a host of changes affecting champions, items, and gameplay mechanics. This patch aims to refine the balance of power among champions, introduce new strategies, and enhance player experience. With both buffs and nerfs across various roles, understanding these changes is essential for players looking to maintain or improve their rank.

Overview of Systems Changes

This patch features notable system changes, particularly with item reworks that could redefine champion builds. One of the most significant adjustments is the rework to the item Yun Tal Wildarrows, which now costs 50 more gold and has undergone a complete transformation in its statistics and passive abilities. The item now provides attack speed and a unique crit mechanic, which can stack with champions that rely on critical hits.

• New recipe: BF Sword + Scout’s Slingshot + Long Sword + 750g = 3000g
• AD: 60 ⇒ 50
• Now has 20% attack speed
• No longer has 25% crit
• [NEW]: grants 0.2% crit per attack, stacks up to 25% crit
• Attacking enemy champs grants 30% attack speed for 4 seconds (40 second cooldown, reduced by 1 sec per attack, increased to 2 on crit)

Additionally, Statikk Shiv has seen a mini rework, with its cost reduced and a change in its passive mechanic. These changes will likely influence the ADC meta, leading to new build paths and strategies.

• Cost: 2900 ⇒ 2700
• AD: 50 ⇒ 45
• Attack speed: 35% ⇒ 30%
• On kill passives removed
• First 3 attacks within 8 seconds fire chain lightning on-hit, dealing 60 magic damage up to 5 targets (500 range), increased to 85 against non-champs. Cooldown of 25 – 10 seconds (levells 7 – 12), starting on the first attack, fully reset by takedowns

For a comprehensive list of all changes in Patch 14.22, please jump to Patch 14.22 Tentative Changes

Top Lane Changes

The top lane has received various buffs and nerfs that will impact champion viability. Aurelion Sol and Kayle are two champions receiving notable buffs, enhancing their potential in the current meta. Aurelion Sol‘s passive now applies damage to towers, which increases his sieging capabilities significantly. Kayle‘s scaling attack speed has also been improved, making her a more formidable presence in the late game.

On the flip side, champions like Aatrox and Illaoi have received nerfs. Aatrox‘s ultimate ability will now provide less bonus AD, while Illaoi‘s base AD has been reduced. These changes could shift their effectiveness in solo queue, particularly in lower ranks where Illaoi has been dominating.

Top Lane Tier List

Tier	Champion	Notes
OP	Malphite	Dominant pick due to recent buffs
S	Aurelion Sol, Kayle	Buffs make them strong contenders
A	Shen, Rumble	Solid but not as impactful this patch
B	Jax	Recent nerfs affect his solo queue viability
C	Illaoi	Nerfs may push her down the rankings

Jungle Changes

The jungle role has seen some shifts with various champions receiving buffs and nerfs that may impact their effectiveness. For instance, Braum‘s base health has been slightly increased, which may enhance his survivability early on. However, champions like Udyr are facing significant nerfs, particularly to their ultimate ability damage, which could lower their win rate in solo queue.

Wukong is another champion seeing buffs, particularly with a cooldown reduction on his W ability, which will improve his skirmishing potential during mid-game fights. These changes could lead to a shift in jungle priority, with champions like Wukong becoming more favorable picks.

Jungle Tier List

Tier	Champion	Notes
OP	Nocturne, Kha’Zix, Graves	High priority picks in the current meta
S	Talon	Buffs increase his jungle viability
A	Wukong	Buffs improve his mid-game power
B	Lilia	Recent nerfs may push her down
C	Udyr	Significant nerfs affect his performance

Mid Lane Changes

The mid lane has experienced various champion buffs and nerfs in patch 14.22, impacting the champion pool and overall strategies. Champions that excelled previously may find themselves in different tiers as adjustments take effect.

Mid Lane Tier List

Tier	Champion	Notes
OP	Ahri, Vex	Strong picks in the current meta
S	Aurelion Sol, Swain	Buffs make them viable options
A	Katarina, Fizz	Buffs improve their mid-game power
B	Sylas	Nerfs reduce his effectiveness
C	Akali	Struggles to find her place in the meta

ADC Changes

The ADC role in patch 14.22 has seen fewer changes compared to previous patches. However, the adjustments made to items and champions can still affect their tier placements and overall effectiveness in matches.

ADC Tier List

Tier	Champion	Notes
OP	Caitlyn, Corki	Performing exceptionally well in lower elos
S	Nilah, Sivir	Strong picks with good synergy
A	Vayne, Varus	Buffs help but still need to prove viability
B	Jhin	Struggles compared to other ADCs
C	Ashe	Less effective in current meta

Support Changes

The support role has seen a variety of changes in patch 14.22, with several champions receiving buffs and nerfs that will impact their viability in both solo queue and competitive play. Understanding these changes is crucial for players looking to optimize their support picks.

Changes to Key Support Champions

• Blitzcrank: Blitzcrank’s E ability total AD ratio has been increased from 1.8 to 2. This buff aims to enhance his damage output, making him a more viable pick in the current meta.
• Swain: Swain receives multiple buffs, including increased magic resist and magic resist growth, as well as a boost to his Q damage at max rank by 20. His E cooldown is also reduced by 2 seconds at rank one, improving his laning phase.
• Vel’Koz: Vel’Koz’s ultimate cooldown is significantly reduced by 20 seconds at rank one, allowing for more frequent use in fights. This adjustment positions him as a strong support option in the current patch.
• Poppy: After receiving nerfs in previous patches, Poppy’s base AD is decreased from 64 to 60, while her attack speed is increased slightly. This change may impact her performance in the support role, but she remains a solid option.
• Seraphine: Seraphine’s Q AP ratio is reduced from 60% to 50%, making her less dominant as a carry support. However, she retains her status as a viable pick for support roles.

Support Tier List

Tier	Champion	Notes
OP	Vel’Koz, Nami	High synergy with ADCs and strong laning presence
S	Blitzcrank, Poppy, Seraphine	Solid options with unique utility and crowd control
A	Swain	Buffs improve his viability, especially in teamfights
B	Yuumi	Still a viable pick but not as impactful currently
C	Leona	Struggles against more mobile ADCs

Conclusion

Patch 14.22 not only introduces a variety of champion buffs and nerfs but also reworks critical items that could redefine gameplay strategies across all roles. As players adapt to these changes, it’s essential to stay informed about the shifting meta and how it affects champion viability.

Utilizing the tier lists provided can help players make smarter picks and counter their opponents effectively. Ultimately, success in League of Legends is about understanding not just your chosen champion but the broader implications of each patch. Stay engaged with the community and keep experimenting to find the best strategies that suit your playstyle as you climb the ranks.

FAQ

Patch 14.22 Tentative Changes

Champion changes

Aatrox

• R  gained bonus AD total AD ratio: 20/32.5/45% ⇒ 20/30/40%

Anivia

• Armor per level: 4.9 ⇒ 4.5
• E AP ratio: 60% ⇒ 55%

Ambessa

• Passive bonus attack range: 100 ⇒ 75
• Passive base damage: 5 – 15 ⇒ 5 – 30
• Passive bonus AD ratio: 25% ⇒ 30%
• Q cooldown: 14 – 10 seconds ⇒ 10 – 8 seconds ⇒ 11 – 9 seconds
• W shield duration: 1.5 seconds ⇒ 2.5 seconds
• W block bonus damage: 60% ⇒ 50%
• W base shield: 85 – 250 (stat growth) ⇒ 85 – 325 (linear)
• W shield bonus AD ratio: 150% ⇒ 160%
• E base damage: 40 – 160 ⇒ 40 – 140
• R bonus AD ratio: 100% ⇒ 80%

Blitzcrank

• E AD ratio: 80% ⇒ 100%

Briar

• Base HP: 590 ⇒ 625

Corki

• AD per level: 2.5 ⇒ 2
• Mana per level: 54 ⇒ 40

Fizz

• Q AP ratio: 45% ⇒ 55%
• W AP ratio: 40% ⇒ 45%

Illaoi

• Base AD: 68 ⇒ 65
• Mana per level: 60 ⇒ 50

Irelia

• Passive now deals bonus magic damage on-hit to structures at a 50% ratio and refreshes stacks of Ionian Fervor while attacking structures

Jax

• R base damage: 150/250/350 ⇒ 100/175/250
• R cooldown: 100/90/80 seconds ⇒ 110/100/90 seconds

Katarina

• Ecooldown: 14/12.5/11/9.5/8 ⇒ 12/11/10/9/8 seconds
• R cooldown: 90/60/45 seconds ⇒ 75/60/45 seconds

Kayle

• Passive Attack Speed per stack of Zeal AP ratio: 0.5% per 100 AP ⇒  1% per 100 AP (2.5% per 100 AP >>> 5% per 100 AP at max stacks)

K’Sante

• Qbase damage: 80/110/140/170/200 ⇒ 70/100/130/160/190
• R-E bonus untargeted dash speed: 950 ⇒ 1250

Lillia

• Armor per level: 5.2 ⇒ 4.5
• Passive base heal from monsters per tick: 6.5 – 9 (based on levels 1-18, linear) ⇒ 6.5 flat

Maokai

• Base HP: 635 ⇒ 665
• Base Move Speed: 330 ⇒ 335
• E Sapling Move Speed: 400/425/445/460 (based on Boots Tier 1/most Tier 2/Boots of Swiftness + Synchronized Souls) ⇒ 400-460 (based on levels 1-13)

Mordekaiser

• E damage: 70/85/100/115/130 (+60% AP) ⇒ 60/75/90/105/120 (+40% AP)

Poppy

• Base AD: 64 ⇒ 60
• Base Attack Speed: 0.625 ⇒ 0.658

Rumble

• Base HP: 625 ⇒ 655

Seraphine

• Q AP ratio: 60 – 96% ⇒ 50 – 80% (based on target’s missing HP 0 – 75%)

Shen

• Passive cooldown: 10 seconds ⇒ 11 seconds
• Passive cooldown refund on spell hit: 4 – 7.5 seconds ⇒ 4 – 8 seconds (based on levels 1-18, linear)
• R Stand United minimum shield: 130/290/450 (+135% AP) (+16% Shen’s bonus HP) ⇒ 120/220/320 (+135% AP) (+15% Shen’s bonus HP)

Swain

• Base Magic Resistance: 30 ⇒ 31
• Magic Resistance per level: 1.3 ⇒ 1.55
• Q base damage: 60/85/110/135/160 ⇒ 60/90/120/150/180
• E cooldown: 14/13/12/11/10 seconds ⇒ 12/11.5/11/10.5/10 seconds
• R heal per tick bonus HP ratio: 0.625% ⇒ 0.75% (1.25% ⇒ 1.5% per second)

Sylas

• HP per level: 129 ⇒ 122

Syndra

• W damage: 70/110/150/190/230 (+70% AP) ⇒ 70/105/140/175/210 (+65% AP)

Udyr

• R base damage per tick: 10/19/28/37/46/55 ⇒ 10/17/24/31/38/45
• R-R Target’s max HP ratio per tick: 1 – 2% ⇒ 1 – 1.75% (based on levels 1-18, linear)
• R-R Monster cap per tick: 7.5 (+100% bAD) (+50% AP) ⇒ 10 – 50 (based on levels 1-18, linear) (+0% bAD) (+0% AP)

Varus

• W passive base on-hit damage: 5/10/15/20/25 ⇒ 8/13/18/23/28

Vayne

• R bonus AD: 25/40/55 ⇒ 35/50/65

Vel’Koz

• Ecooldown: 16/15/14/13/12 seconds ⇒ 14/13.5/13/12.5/12 seconds
• R cooldown: 120/100/80 seconds ⇒ 100/90/80 seconds

Vi

• Passive shield max HP ratio: 12% ⇒ 14%

Wukong

• Base mana: 300 ⇒ 330
• W cooldown: 22/20/18/16/14 seconds ⇒ 18/17/16/15/14 seconds

Item Changes

Opportunity

• Rectrix replaced by Pickaxe and Long Sword
• AD: 50 ⇒ 55
• Passive lethality: 10/6 ⇒ 11/7
• 4% move speed removed ⇒ reverted
• Passive move speed: 200 ⇒ 300 ⇒ 200
• Passive move speed duration: 1.5 seconds ⇒ 2 seconds ⇒ 1.5 seconds

Statikk Shiv

• Cost: 2900 ⇒ 2700
• AD: 50 ⇒ 45
• Attack speed: 35% ⇒ 30%
• On kill passives removed
• First 3 attacks within 8 seconds fire chain lightning on-hit, dealing 60 magic damage up to 5 targets (500 range), increased to 85 against non-champs. Cooldown of 25 – 10 seconds (levells 7 – 12), starting on the first attack, fully reset by takedowns

Youmuu’s Ghostblade

• AD: 60 ⇒ 55
• Now has a 4% move speed
• Pickaxe now replaces Long Sword

Yun Tal Wildarrows

• New recipe: BF Sword + Scout’s Slingshot + Long Sword + 750g = 3000g
• AD: 60 ⇒ 50
• Now has 20% attack speed
• No longer has 25% crit
• [NEW]: grants 0.2% crit per attack, stacks up to 25% crit
• Attacking enemy champs grants 30% attack speed for 4 seconds (40 second cooldown, reduced by 1 sec per attack, increased to 2 on crit)

System Changes

Barrier

• Shield: 120 – 480 ⇒ 100 – 460

Side lane minions

• Bonus Move Speed before 14 minutes: 120 ⇒ 120 – 0 (based on minutes 0-14)

Smite 

• Epic monster prioritization range: 300 ⇒ 125