League of Legends patch 14.23 preview: Miss Fortune buffs, Caitlyn nerfs, bounty changes, and more

The League of Legends patch 14.23 preview is now live, as Matt Leung-Harrison (@RiotPhroxzon on X) has revealed all pertinent information concerning the imminent adjustments. While the forthcoming patch will introduce a limited number of changes, this is primarily due to the MOBA title currently being in a favourable position regarding the solo queue meta and overall gameplay conditions.

This article will highlight all the changes in the LoL patch 14.23 preview.

Note: This article will be updated with more information about the adjustments in the League of Legends patch 14.23 preview when it is available.

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All champion adjustments in League of Legends patch 14.23 preview

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Champion buffs in League of Legends patch 14.23 preview

1) Azir

W AP ratio: 35-55% → 40-60%

2) Master Yi

R attack speed: 25/35/45% → 25/45/65%

3) Miss Fortune

Q mana: 43-55 → 40

4) Rammus

Q CD: 16-6 → 12-6

5) Rengar

R bonus damage: 50% total AD → 100% total AD
R armor shred: 12/18/24 → 15/20/25

Champion nerfs in League of Legends patch 14.23 preview

1) Caitlyn

R bonus AD ratio: 150% → 100%

2) Kha'Zix

Armor: 36 → 32
Evolved W isolated slow: 75% → 60%

3) Kog'Maw

Q shred: 23-31% → 16-32%
E damage: 75-255 + 70% AP → 70-230 + 65% AP

4) Shyvana

MR growth: 2.05 → 1.5
E AP ratio: 80% → 70%

5) Skarner

Q bonus HP ratio: 4% → 3%

6) Tahm Kench (AP)

Passive AP ratio: 2% per 100 bonus HP → 1.5% per 100 bonus HP
R shield AP ratio: 150% → 100%

7) Teemo

E monster mod: 150% → 125%

8) Zac

Q max HP ratio: 4% → 3%

Champion adjustments in League of Legends patch 14.23 preview

1) Ambessa

Q2 cast window: 3.5 → 4 (matches her Passive duration)
Passive: Passive dashes no longer go over player-created terrain
R: Movement commands issued before a successful cast will be discarded after slamming the enemy into the ground to avoid pathing the player towards a place they are no longer near

2) Aurora

Q: Aurora's Q automatically recasts if the duration runs out without her recasting the spell. It can still be recast to end early.
Q cooldown: 8-6 → 9-7
Q damage: 40-140 → 45-145
Q range: 850 → 900
E Range: 800 → 825
Passive: Passive move speed removed
W: Aurora's W now grants 20-40% MS on cast
R: Aurora's R now grants W MS while inside of it rather than amplifying MS
R: It no longer traps enemies; now slows them on exit by 75% for 1.5s-2s
R duration: 1.5/2/2.5 → 2/3/4

3) Jinx

AD growth: 2.9 → 3.25
W total AD ratio: 160% → 140%

4) Rell

Passive: It now deals 5% total armor+MR magic damage on-hit
Passive minimum steal: 0.8-2 → 1-2
Base armor: 36-107 → 30-103
Base MR: 30-65 → 28-59
Attack speed growth: 1.5% → 2%
Attack animations sped up
W dismounted move speed: 297 → 315
W dismounted Armor/MR scaling: 12% → 15%
W mounted move speed: 335-380 (332.5-355 in combat) (level scaling) → 330-355 (by W rank)
Q, W1, W2: Stun duration reduced by 0.1, 0.2, 0.4 seconds
Tenacity now affects Crash Down
E retreating move speed: 9-12% - 12-16% → 10%
E chasing move speed: 18-24% - 24-32% → 25%
E cooldown: 15 → 14-10
E damage: 25-65 + 3% max HP→ 5-7% max HP

5) Smolder

Q/W/R minion mods: 110% / 140% / 100% → 100% / 100% / 50%
Q damage: 15-55 + 100% total AD + 40% stacks → 65-125 +130% bonus AD + 30% stacks
Now restores 15 mana on kill
Q bounce damage: 75% → 50%
Q burn damage: 0.8%% stacks + 2%% bonus AD +1%% AP → 0.4%% stacks + 2.5%% bonus AD
W1 damage: 45-165 + 25% bonus AD → 30-110 + 60% bonus AD
W2 damage: 25-85 + 25% bonus AD → 30-110 + 60% bonus AD
W full damage: 70-250 + 50% bonus AD + 100% AP + 55% stacks → 60-220 + 120% bonus AD + 80% AP + 55% stacks
E damage: 15-35 +10% total AD + 20% stacks → 5-25 + 25% total AD + 10% stacks —
E bolts: 5+1 per 150 stacks → 5+1 per 100 stacks
W mana: 60 → 50-70
R CD: 140/130/120 → 120

The recently introduced League of Legends champion, Ambessa, is receiving minor adjustments to align the duration of her Passive (Drakehound’s Step) ability with that of her Q ability's recast (Sundering Slam) duration. Additionally, modifications will be implemented to cancel her move commands following the execution of her R (Public Execution) ability.

Aurora is also undergoing modifications in the League of Legends patch 14.23 preview to evaluate her effectiveness at higher ranks. This will enable the developers to enhance her capabilities for regular gameplay if her performance in those skill tiers proves to be lacking. Her character will shift focus from merely ensnaring opponents with her R (Between Worlds) ability to utilizing her tools more innovatively.

Consequently, the duration of R will be extended, allowing for greater creative play with an increased range.

All system adjustments in League of Legends patch 14.23 preview

System buffs in League of Legends patch 14.23 preview

1) Yun Tal Wildarrows

Price: 3000 → 2900
Passive duration: 4s → 6s
Passive CD: 40 → 30

System nerfs in League of Legends patch 14.23 preview

1) Youmuu's Ghostblade (Ranged only)

Out of combat MS: 20 → 10
Active duration: 6s → 4s

2) The Collector

Price: 2950 → 3000

System adjustments in League of Legends patch 14.23 preview

1) Bounties

Champion bounties grow 14% faster from kills and assists
Champion bounty reduction due to losing increased up to 4x
Maximum contribution to objective bounties from gold leads doubled (smaller leads unchanged)

According to Matt Leung-Harrison, the Lead Gameplay Designer of LoL, he says:

"Bounties are the main portion that feel a bit mistuned right now. We're making bounties accumulate faster in general and also mapping bounty values to be more appropriate when the team is behind and you're trying to solo carry."

Significantly, the developers are enhancing Yun Tal Wildarrows in the League of Legends patch 14.23 preview to increase its appeal for DPS-focused carries, while The Collector is undergoing a reduction in power due to its versatility for burst-oriented builds.