League of Legends Patch 12.21 introduces significant buffs for Xin Zhao and Ahri, as Riot takes aim

New Balancing Changes Coming to Ahri and Xin Zhao in League of Legends

New details have emerged regarding the upcoming balance changes for Ahri and Xin Zhao in League of Legends. Although the full list of changes for the next patch has not been revealed by Riot Games, data from the PBE (Public Beta Environment) has provided some interesting insights. Ahri’s Orb of Deception (Q) will receive buffs in Patch 12.21, while Xin Zhao’s passive and E will be improved.

Ahri’s Changes

Ahri’s mana cost for Orb of Deception will be lowered from 55 to 95. Additionally, the ability’s AP ratio will be increased from 40 percent to 45 percent.

Ahri buffs:
* Q mana cost reduced from 60 – 100 to 55 – 95
* Q AP ratio per hit increased from 40% to 45% pic.twitter.com/kydC2iLSrT
— Spideraxe (@Spideraxe30) October 26, 2022

Xin Zhao’s Changes

Xin Zhao’s passive will have a higher AD ratio for its damage, increased from 15 to 45 percent to 15 to 60 percent. The heal ratio from his passive ability will also be changed to 65 percent, up by 10 percent. Additionally, the cooldown for his Audacious Charge (E) will be reduced from 12 seconds to 11 seconds.

Xin Zhao buff:
* P damage AD ratio increased from 15% – 45% to 15% – 60%
* P heal AP ratio increased from 55% to 65%
* E cooldown reduced from 12 seconds to 11 pic.twitter.com/HrIYZ2qrJW
— Spideraxe (@Spideraxe30) October 26, 2022

In addition to these changes, adjustments to base stats for various champions such as Ashe, Fiddlesticks, and Singed are expected on the PBE. These changes will provide minor buffs in the coming weeks.

Data provided by game designer and Surrender@20 mod Spideraxe indicates that Malzahar’s minion execute on his E will be reduced from 25 to 55 to 15 to 45.

Patch 12.21 is set to go live on Wednesday, November 2, as per Riot’s official schedule.