League of Legends Patch 14.12 Notes: Item and Rune Balance Changes
Discover the item and rune balance changes in League of Legends Patch 14.12, featuring smoother build paths and competitive options.
Patch 14.12 for League of Legends brings forth several changes to items and runes, aiming to create smoother build paths and provide more competitive options for players.
The patch notes focus on adjusting the recipes and stats of specific items, as well as fine-tuning the values of the First Strike rune.
LoL Patch Notes 14.12: Item Changes
| Item | Changes |
 Lord Dominik’s Regards | – Item Recipe: Last Whisper + Cloak of Agility + 950 gold ⇒ Last Whisper + Noonquiver + 150 gold |
 Noonquiver | – Item Recipe: Long Sword + Cloak of Agility + 450 gold ⇒ Long Sword + Long Sword + Cloak of Agility + 100 gold (total cost unchanged)- Attack Damage: 25 ⇒ 20 |
 Scout’s Slingshot | – Item Recipe: Dagger + 600 gold (900 total) ⇒ Dagger + Dagger + 200 gold (800 total) (Note: Rapid Firecannon, Runaan’s Hurricane, and Statikk Shiv’s total gold costs are unchanged.) |
 Statikk Shiv | – Item Recipe: Scout’s Slingshot + Rectrix + 1000 gold ⇒ Scout’s Slingshot + Rectrix + Pickaxe + 225 gold (total cost unchanged) |
 Void Staff | – Ability Power: 80 ⇒ 90 |
 Serylda’s Grudge | – Passive – Rancor Bonus Armor Penetration: 20% (+0.11% per 1 Lethality) ⇒ 25% (+0.11% per 1 Lethality) |
The changes to Lord Dominik’s Regards and Statikk Shiv aim to create smoother build paths, making it easier for players to incorporate these items into their builds. The adjustments to Noonquiver and Scout’s Slingshot are focused on balancing their gold efficiency and ensuring they remain viable choices.
Void Staff receives a boost in Ability Power, making it a more attractive option for mages looking to increase their damage output. Serylda’s Grudge also sees an increase in its Armor Penetration, allowing it to compete with other armor penetration items like Lord Dominik’s Regards and Black Cleaver.
LoL Patch Notes 14.12: Rune Balance Changes
| Rune | Changes |
 First Strike | – Flat Gold: 15 ⇒ 10 – Damage Amp: 8% ⇒ 7% |
The First Strike rune has been performing exceptionally well, and the recent flat gold changes in Patch 14.10 have further strengthened its power. To find a better balance, the patch reduces both the flat gold and damage amplification values of the rune.
These item and rune changes in League of Legends Patch 14.12 aim to create a more balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience. The smoother build paths for certain items should make it easier for players to incorporate them into their strategies, while the adjustments to Void Staff and Serylda’s Grudge offer more competitive options for dealing with enemy defenses.
The First Strike rune nerf seeks to bring its power level in line with other runes, ensuring that it remains a viable choice without overshadowing other options. Overall, these changes demonstrate Riot Games’ commitment to continuously refining and improving the game’s balance.
