The Legends of Runeterra patch 2.1 official notes have been released (Image via Riot Games)The Legends of Runeterra patch 2.1 official notes are finally out, bringing the new Aphelios expansion to the game. With the new expansion, the League of Legends-based card game will be getting over 10 cards, which will include 5 support units and eight spellsCommune with the cosmic forces in the Veiled Temple, or summon newfound strength throughout Runeterra. pic.twitter.com/fECuCfurmN— Legends of Runeterra (@PlayRuneterra) February 2, 2021Moreover, the Lunar beast bundle will also be introduced in the game, along with a significant amount of balance changes to Miss Fortune and Viktor.Legends of Runeterra players looking for a detailed description of the patch can look up Riot’s official website.However, for a brief overview, here are all the major highlights:Legends of Runeterra patch 2.1 official notesHere's what's coming in Patch 2.1.0...🌕 Aphelios Champion Expansion🏮 Lunar Celebration🛠️ Legends Lab🃏 Card updatesAnd much more! Head to the Patch Notes for more info: https://t.co/AB66tkkxOG pic.twitter.com/k4ukm8Dms0— Legends of Runeterra (@PlayRuneterra) February 2, 20211. New Legends of Runeterra Aphelios expansionWith the addition of Aphelios, there are a number of balance changes taking place in Patch 2.1. The Lunar Celebration will kick off with a new Lab and cosmetics. Aphelios and every new card in the champion expansion can be found here. Image via Riot GamesPlayers can also earn free cards by logging in over the course of seven days. Those who complete all seven Lunar Celebration Quests will earn a Year of the Ox card back.Image via Riot Games2. Legends of Runeterra Balance changesTwo champions were nerfed and buffed in Patch 2.1: Miss Fortune and Viktor. Older units like War Chefs were also adjusted, along with spells like Hush and Diana’s Pale Cascade. Miss FortuneRemoved Overwhelm after leveling up.ViktorAdjusted level up to: “You’ve played seven-plus created cards.”Level one and two: Now creates a Hex Core Upgrade on both Play and Round Start. The Grand PlazaNew text: “When an ally is summoned, give it +1/+0 and Challenger this round.War ChefsBase stats changed from 1/3 to 2/2.HomecomingCost adjusted from five to four.Greenglade ElderBase stats changed from 1/1 to 3/1.Captain FarronSummon change: “When I’m summoned, create two Decimates in hand.”Blade of the ExileCost reduced from three to one.Blade SquireBase stats adjusted from ½ to 2/1.HushCost increased from two to three.Pale CascadeText change: “Give an ally +1/+1 this round. Nightfall: Draw one.”3. Legends of Runeterra Lab of LegendsPatch 2.1 introduces a new single-player Lab option within LoR, Lab of Legends, providing players with a choice between eight champion premade decks that face off against an increasingly difficult AI. The rotation of Labs in Patch 2.1 will include the new Lab of Legends, United Front, and Quick Draw. 4. Legends of Runeterra cosmetics and personalizationA Lunar Celebration is taking place in LoR via Patch 2.1. Players have a new game board to purchase from the store, along with a Lunar Beast guardian, card backs, emotes, and several bundles. 5. Legends of Runeterra Lunar Beast bundlePlayers can purchase the Lunar Beast bundle for a total of 2,394 coins in the LoR store. The bundle includes a Club Ox game board, Lunar Beast guardian, The Beast card back, and an exclusive Firecracker T-Hex guardian variant. 6. Legends of Runeterra Night Hunters deck bundleThe Night Hunters deck bundle is a preconstructed deck containing cards from the regions, Targon and Shadow Isles. With a Nightfall theme, the pre-constructed Night Hunters deck costs 1,998 coins. 7. Legends of Runeterra ExpeditionsA number of minor tweaks were made to the LoR Expedition archetypes. Aphelios cards were added to various archetypes, and the Weapon of the Faithful has been added to Luminous Dusk as an alternate Targon champion alongside Diana. Throughout the duration of Patch 2.1, the Luminous Dusk archetype is four times as likely to show up in initial champion picks. Augmented AssaultAdded: Brutal HunterEnlightenedAdded: Will of IoniaRemoved: Shadow FlareFishbonesAdded: Ballistic Bot and Veteran InvestigatorRemoved: Eager Apprentice, Hexcore Foundry, Monkey Business, Monkey Idol, and Scrapdash Assembly.Luminous DuskRemoved: Pesky SpecterMega KegRemoved: Monkey Business and Strong-armMoonlit HeistRemoved: Monkey BusinessScrapheapAdded: Zaunite UrchinRemoved: Veteran InvestigatorShadows and DustAdded: Shadow FlareRemoved: Trevor SnoozebottomSpell SlingersAdded: Jaull Hunters and Ye Been WarnedRemoved: Pocket Aces and Yordle Grifter8. Legends of RuneterraGameplay changesAndroid mobile users can use the “Back” button to navigate the app. Riot also added a toggle in Options that lets players allow or prevent friends from spectating games. 9. Legends of Runeterra Bug fixesFixed a crash related to switching your Player Icon after completing a match.Fixed a crash related to switching between the Home and Play menus.Fixed an issue where The Dancer card back would display in-game as The Rising Star.Fixed a bug that would sometimes prevent a unit from being silenced a second time in the same round.Fixed an issue where sometimes Lulu’s supported unit would not be fully buffed.Fixed an issue where sometimes a unit would incorrectly die if silenced multiple times.