The League of Legends patch 25.10 preview showcases forthcoming changes to several aspects. While the previous update implemented numerous features to the title, the current PBE update greatly adjusts some AP items. On May 7, 2025, Matt Leung-Harrison, Gameplay Designer for League of Legends (@RiotPhroxzon on X), posted an in-depth analysis of these alterations.Here's the League of Legends patch 25.10 preview.All changes in League of Legends patch 25.10 previewChampion buffs1) SennaP crit per 20 souls: 8% → 10%Soul drop rate from minion/monster kills: 8.4% → 14%Q heal AP ratio: 60% → 50%2) SmolderQ damage per stack: 0.3 → 0.4Q max HP burn damage per 100 stacks: 0.4% → 0.5%E damage per stack: 0.1 → 0.12Champion nerfs1) KaynHP Growth: 109 → 1032) LuluArmor/level: 4.9 → 4.6R CD: 100-80 → 120-803) NaafiriP Monster mod: 155% → 135%4) Xin ZhaoArmor/level: 5 → 4.45) YuumiBase heal per hit: 35/50/65 → 30/40/50Champion adjustments1) Cho'GathBase AS: 0.625 → 0.658Q Damage: 80-320 (+100% AP) → 80-300 (+100% AP)E Damage: 20/40/60/80/100 (+30% AP) (+2.5/2.75/3/3.25/3.5% (+0.5% per Feast stack) of target's maximum health) → 20/40/60 /80/100 (+30% AP) (+3/3.25/3.5/3.75/4% (+0.5% per Feast stack) of target's maximum health)2) FiddlesticksQ fear duration: 1.25-2.25 → 1.2-2Q damage: 5-9% +2% per 100 AP → 4-6% + 3% per 100 AP (empowered is double)W damage per second: 60-180 + 35% AP → 60-180 + 40% AP3) ViQ minimum damage: 45-145 + .8 → 40-120 + .6Q maximum damage: 90-290 +1.6 → 100-300 +1.5R mana cost: 100/125/150 → 100R damage: 150/275/400 → 150/250/350Also read — "So many people learn from Baus": LoL pro Oscarinin reflects on Los RatonesSystem buffs1) Unsealed SpellbookBase recharge time: 5m → 4mSystem adjustments1) CryptbloomIt is being positioned as the Haste counterpart to Void; it's got a better build path but a lower total burst value from a lower Pen.2) RocketbeltIt is positioned to be better for squishy champions (like assassins) who don't need all of that health (350 >>> 300 HP).3) StormsurgeIt is being positioned as a notably cheaper alternative to Shadowflame that has more snowballing power (with movespeed) but less damage throughout if you want the strongest burst build.The official League of Legends patch 25.10 will hit the live server on May 14, 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