Let’s go! Patch 25.12 just hit the Rift and it’s packing more heat than a fed Brand. Between a legendary Uzi event, meta makeovers for MSI, and a full-on Rammus rework, there’s a lot to unpack. So grab your Mythic item and scroll on.
Uzi Joins the Hall of Legends
The GOAT of ADCs, Jian “Uzi” Zihao, is officially immortalized in the Hall of Legends. Riot’s dropping a full-blown event to celebrate:
- A 100-level battle pass with juicy rewards
- Risen Legend Vayne and Kai’Sa skins that drip prestige
- New emotes, icons, borders, and flex-worthy chromas
Whether you’re a longtime Uzi fan or just love cracked skins, this event is a must-grind.
MSI Meta Tweaks – Buffs, Nerfs, and Balance Galore
Riot’s tuning up the meta for the MSI circuit with some spicy changes aimed at shaking up stale drafts.
Buffed Champs:
- Aphelios: Faster attacks and smoother Q play. Scary again.
- Aurora, Bard, Garen, Jax, LeBlanc, Lee Sin, Mordekaiser, Nidalee, Samira, Twisted Fate, Yasuo: All getting love in one way or another. Classic solo queue bait? Maybe. But fun? Definitely.
Nerfed Champs:
- Taliyah, Neeko, Rumble, Senna, Shen, Yorick, Ahri, Azir, Gwen, Kalista, Varus: Riot is clamping down on overperformers and MSI-priority picks.
Role Vibes:
- Top Lane: Rumble and Gwen get a chill pill. Garen, Jax, and Morde get unleashed.
- Jungle: Vi gets toned down for being too pro-ready. Lee Sin and Nidalee get a finesse boost. Rammus? Oh boy…
Champion Spotlight – What’s Hot
- Aphelios: Extra attack speed and a mobility buff? Suddenly he’s not just for LCK highlight reels.
- Bard: +5 move speed. It’s minor… but you’ll feel it while dancing between chimes.
- Bel’Veth: Ultimate unlocks under new rules. She’s even slipperier now.
- Garen: E’s shred is finally fixed. Spin to win, baby.
- Rammus: HUGE update. Passive now gives bonus AD, R hits harder but slower, and he’s no longer a one-note tank. This armadillo just got a whole new shell.
- Vi: W and E tweaks help early game, tone down late. Still punchy, just less overbearing.
Systems and Rune Changes
- Grasp of the Undying: Ranged champs’ effectiveness reduced. Bruisers rejoice.
- Atakhan (Blood Roses): More fair in lane spawns. No more unfair RNG fiesta.
- Dragons: Now properly trigger item effects. Say hello to Thornmail procs during fights.
ARAM & Brawl Get Love Too
ARAM Changes:
- Buffs: Kayn and Shyvana
- Nerfs: Bel’Veth, Kennen, Sion
- Other: Exhaust gets a longer cooldown. Blade of the Ruined King gets buffed. Expect wild brawls.
Brawl Mode:
- XP and gold passive gains increased
- New consumables: Juice of Power/Vitality/Haste
- Kayle loses passive XP cheese. RIP afk-leveling.
MSI Clash + QoL Buffs
- MSI Cup Clash runs June 21–22. Time to squad up.
- Swiftplay/ARAM: You can now bind positions. No more accidental bot-locks.
- UI improvements and bug fixes galore. Rengar leap, Herald dance, you name it—it’s patched.
TL;DR
- Uzi skins and event = absolute bangers
- MSI meta is shifting: nerfs to the usual suspects, buffs to sleeper picks
- Rammus mains just got a buff buffet
- ARAM and Brawl players eatin’ good
Who are you most hyped to try post-patch? Are you all-in on the Uzi event or just here for that Bard zoom-zoom buff? Let us know—and don’t forget to ban Kalista in solo queue. Seriously.
