The League of Legends patch 25.11 preview showcases the upcoming changes coming to the Rift. While the meta is in a stable spot after the release of patch 25.10, the developers are looking to buff and nerf several champions. Furthermore, one of the mage items, Horizon Focus, will undergo a significant upgrade.Here are all the changes highlighted in the League of Legends patch 25.11 preview posted by the Gameplay Designer for League of Legends, Matt Leung-Harrison (@RiotPhroxzon on X) on May 20, 2025.All changes in League of Legends patch 25.11 previewHere are the buffs, nerfs, and adjustments mentioned in the LoL patch 25.11 preview:Champion buffs1) AsheQ now stacks when attacking structures2) Diana (Jungle)P monster mod: 2.25x → 2.6x3) RengarR cooldown: 110/100/90 →100/90/804) RyzeQ increased damage against Flux targets (based on R rank): 10/40/70/100% → 25/50/75/100%W damage: 80-200 → 70-1905) SivirW total AD ratio: 30-50% → 40-50%6) Twisted FateQ damage: 60-240 → 70-2507) TwitchE AP ratio per stack: 30% → 35%8) UdyrR bonus damage on attack: 10-30 + 30% AP → 10-40 + 35% APR total damage: 80-360 → 80-400Champion nerfs1) Cho'GathArmor growth: 5.0 → 4.52) EliseP on-hit AP ratio: 0.2 → 0.153) LucianE cooldown: 14-12 → 16-124) SmolderHP regen: 4.5 → 3.75Champion adjustments1) AatroxP damage: 4-12% max HP → 4-8% max HPQ sweet spot damage mod: 1.6x → 1.7xW damage type: Magic → Physical2) AnnieArmor: 19 + 4.7 → 23 + 4W damage: 70-270 + 0.85 → 70-250 + 0.83) GarenE CD: 9 → 9-6E damage: 4-20 + 0-8.2 + 36-40% total AD → 4-20 + 36-44% total ADE crit mod: 1.5x → 1.4xW CD: 23-15 → 22-12W DR: 30% → 25-41%W quest capstone (10% total armor/mr) removedR damage: 150/300/450 + 25/30/35% missing HP → 150/250/350 + 25/30/35% missing HPOther minor changes, bugfixes, and tooltip updates4) KassadinArmor: 19 → 21E damage: 60-180 → 70-190R AP ratio per stack: 10% (max 90%) → 7% (max 78%)5) SamiraQ life steal effectiveness: 66% → 80%R life steal effectiveness: 50%→ 80%W bonus AD ratio: 0.6 → 0.5System buffs1) Horizon FocusPrice: 2900 → 2800Ability power: 110 → 115Following the adjustments in patch 25.10, which include modifications to the item segment as well as buffs and nerfs to various champions, the meta within the solo queue and professional scene appears quite balanced.Consequently, champions like Kassadin and Samira will experience power-neutral alterations to their mastery curves, enhancing their sense of strength without actually increasing their overall power.Since Kassadin was stuck between being a bit of an anti-mage and a bit of a prominent scaler, the developers are giving him a tad more early-game power. With that, he can contribute more in the early and mid-game while taking a little out of his late game to compensate. This is expected to make Kassadin more efficient to play in the early games, even in the higher ranks and professional scene.Previous buffs to Smolder rendered him somewhat overpowered within the Rift; therefore, adjustments will be made to reduce his effectiveness.Conversely, the developers intend to improve Aatrox's experience with traditional fighter items by converting his W to physical damage. Additionally, he will receive increased rewards for successfully landing precise hits.Also read — "So many people learn from Baus": LoL pro Oscarinin reflects on Los RatonesRegarding Garen, his builds will be adjusted to feel better about non-crit builds and fighter items. It is expected to make him have more repeatability in his pattern through a lower E cooldown. However, it will not become too low, so there are still windows to play against him.At present, Horizon Focus is notably underperforming as an AP item. So, an enhancement is slated for inclusion in the official release of patch 25.11.The official League of Legends patch 25.11 will hit the live server on May 28, 2025.Check out more League of Legends news and updates below:All LoL patch release dates in 2025All Season 2 Act 1 Battle Pass rewardsLeague of Legends LEC Summer Finals 2025