League of Legends patch 14.14 release date: Anima Squad skins invade the Rift
Suit up and take charge.
TheLoL patch 14.14release date is fast approaching, and with it comes a whirlwind of changes.
With afresh game modeon the horizon and plenty of champion nerfs and buffs, this patch brings some exciting updates toLeague of Legends.
Some champions are poised for a power surge in the solo lanes, while others in the jungle face the nerf hammer. Stay tuned as we unveil the scope of changes in this patch and the exact LoL patch 14.14 release date.
LoL patch 14.14 preview
LoL patch 14.14 focuses on shaking up the jungle meta. On one hand, AP junglers, particularly those that rely heavily on the Fated Ashes item, are getting nerfed.
On the other hand, Attack Damage (AD) solo laners in the top and mid lanes like Jayce, Zed, and Irelia are getting buffed to make them more competitive.
The bot lane is in a healthy spot with a variety of marksmen being strong choices, however, Aphelios and Smolder are underperforming.
Patch 14.14 specifically addresses this by buffing these champions to make them more competitive picks again.
While some champions are getting nerfed, others are getting adjusted to promote different playstyles.
Aurelion Sol’s early poke damage is being reduced, but he’ll be stronger in other areas. Milio is being encouraged to be more aggressive early on with a buff to his harassing ability.
Read the full LoL patch 14.14 notes here which include adjustments, system buffs, and more.
LoL patch 14.14 release date revealed
The LoL patch 14.14 release date is onWednesday, July 05, 2025 (PT).
TheAnima Squad skin lineis arriving with patch 14.14. This set features a collection of futuristic-themed skins for champions including Seraphine, Aatrox, Yuumi, Leona, Xayah, Illaoi, Aurora, Yasuo, Bel’Veth, Briar, and Rek’Sai.
In this patch, League of Legends is stepping into a new genre by introducing the bullet-heaven survival game mode called Swarm.
This mode allows you to try out the abovementioned Anima Squad skins while dodging intricate bullet patterns and battling for survival.