A major addition in the upcoming patch is Atakhan, now known as Thornbound, an epic monster that grants rewards to teams that defeat it.

Mel's base health has been increased from 600 to 630, alongside improvements to her passive damage.

Conversely, Gwen's on-hit damage for her E ability has been nerfed, reducing her effectiveness in trades.

Riot Games has unveiled a new champion named Yunara, who is set to debut in League of Legends during Season 2 of 2025, starting on April 30.

In preparation for the new season, Riot has released Patch 25.08, which introduces significant changes to the game.

These updates will be further detailed in patch note 25.09, scheduled for release on the same day as Yunara's debut.

The patch includes various champion adjustments, with buffs for Midlane champions Mel and Zoe, while nerfs target champions like Gwen and Tristana.

Yunara is expected to be a support-oriented champion, utilizing Dream Blossoms, which are memories of the deceased that manifest in the Spirit Realm.

Role assignments will be stricter, with junglers automatically assigned the Smite spell and support players receiving the World Atlas item.

The gameplay changes also include a visual update to the map to reflect the Spirit Blossom theme, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

Riot is also enhancing detection systems for unsportsmanlike conduct to improve player experiences and discourage poor sportsmanship.

Additionally, Spirit Blossom skins will transform champions into characters inspired by Ionian folklore, with new skins for several champions including Ashe and Lux.