Here's a quick summary of the main changes and updates

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Riot will now use the Live Balance philosophy to update the game's cards

Cards Realm Image Credits: Riot Games That means the cards will receive updates (like nerfs and buffs) in between expansions, avoiding major changes to already existing cards when new ones are released { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-top-0-0.8\"]", "--x": "0", "--y": "calc(-100 * 1vh - height())", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.8s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-top--0.4-0.8\"]", "--x": "0", "--y": "calc(-100 * 1vh - height())", "animations": [ { "duration": "-0.4s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "-0.4s", "duration": "0.8s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] }

Cards Realm Image Credits: Riot Games Nami received a nerf. Now, you will need to gain 8+ spell mana to level her (up from 7+)

The Glorious Executioner was also altered, with Draven's base health being reduced to 2 (down from 3). His leveled up version also has 1 less health (3, down from 4)

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Tristana's leveled up version now grants herself and her allies Impact

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Cards Realm Image Credits: Riot Games Lux's base cost was reduced by 1, as her power. However, her final spark can directly damage the enemy nexus if there are no enemy units on the battlefield!

Other changes have been made, such as "All Round Start effects now resolve before game-ending or killing effects" (for instance, the game will result in a draw if both players have full Bandle Trees, no longer granting the victory for the active player)

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