League of Legends Patch 2025.S1.2 Preliminary Notes: Mel Medarda Introduction, Atakhan Adjustments, Yuumi Buffs, and More

League of Legends is entering its 2025 season with challenges, prompting developers to swiftly address map mechanics and implement hotfixes. The upcoming Patch 2025.S1.2 focuses on balancing the significant elements of this new season while introducing a highly anticipated champion, Mel Medarda.

Mel, a character from the popular series Arcane, seamlessly transitions to the game, following the legacy of her mother. As this patch unfolds, players are eager to see how her arrival and the balance changes will impact gameplay.

Details are still emerging about the specific adjustments that will occur in the patch, but there are confirmed updates regarding buffs and nerfs. While some champions have already received early adjustments through hotfixes, several more changes are slated for the near future.

Patch 2025.S1.2: Key Updates

Adjustments to Atakhan and Feats of Strength

Atakhan, Bringer of Ruin in League of Legends — Riot Games

While specific changes are still under wraps, it has been revealed that the spawn frequency of Voracious Atakhan will increase, and the potency of Blood Roses will see a reduction. Developer Phroxzon noted:

“We aim to make Voracious Atakhan more prevalent, as he appears in less than 15% of games. However, we will tone down his power since his effects are proving to be more game-changing than intended.”

Additionally, the development team is looking to remove first blood from the Feats of Strength criterion to elevate the difficulty of these objectives and prevent reliance on early game imbalances. This modification, however, will not be included in the current patch.

Introducing Mel Medarda

Fans can expect Mel to make her debut in this patch. Early gameplay footage suggests she is set to be quite powerful, sparking excitement within the community.

Champion Adjustments

Arcana Tahm Kench skin splash art — Riot Games

Champion Buffs and Nerfs

Cassiopeia: Nerves on the horizon
Evelynn: Anticipated buffs
Kayne: Buffs coming soon (Blue Form)
Master Yi: Expected buffs
Smolder: Buffs anticipated
Tahm Kench: Nerf adjustments on the way
Yuumi: Buffs forthcoming

Item Changes

Lord Dominik’s Regards

Buffs are expected

Yun-Tal Wildarrows

Buffs coming soon

Rune Modifications

Enhancements to the Domination Tree

Buffs for Deep Ward, Sixth Sense, and Grisly Mementos are confirmed

Swiftplay Adjustments

Forecasted modifications for Swiftplay, a distinct variant of Summoner’s Rift, include balancing changes as follows:

Champion Changes

Buffs:

No interaction of champion kit gold with Rubber Banding
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Rengar
Sivir

Nerves:

Kayle
Malzahar
Nilah
Singed
Teemo
Trundle
Urgot
Yorick
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Map Adjustments

The frequency of Atakhan’s appearances will be adjusted, alongside his form frequency.

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