Riot Games is set to release the eagerly awaited League of Legends Wild Rift: Playhem Patch 4.2 on 26 May 2023. The update brings three new champions, a brand-new elemental dragon, enhancements to marksman champion equipment, and a wealth of new content in the Playhem patch, making the gameplay experience even more thrilling for its player base.
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Wild Rift Playhem Update – New Champions
This is always one of the most exciting parts of a League of Legends: Wild Rift patch and the Playhem update does not disappoint with three new Champions coming to the game! The Champion roster is easily one of the things that makes League of Legends: Wild Rift one of the Best Moba Games for Mobile. Read below for all we know about the latest new Champions.
Ornn, the Fire Below the Mountain
Ornn, the Fire Below the Mountain, is a resilient Tank Champion with crowd-control capabilities. As the Freljordian spirit of forging and craftsmanship, Ornn dominates the battlefield and crafts items for himself and his allies, providing a unique strategic advantage.
Volibear, The Relentless Storm
Volibear, The Relentless Storm, embodies the power of storms on the Rift. This formidable demi-god can chase down enemies with his lightning-infused claws and temporarily disable towers using his ultimate ability, proving to be a terrifying force to reckon with.
Swain, the Noxian Grand General
Swain, the Noxian Grand General, is a master tactician and mage who commands a swarm of sinister ravens. Swain also possesses a demonic ability to consume the souls of those who dare to stand against him, making him a lethal adversary.
Wild Rift Playhem Update – Elemental Dragon
Playhem Patch 4.2 introduces the Ice Dragon, a new elemental dragon, to Wild Rift. Defeating the Ice Dragon grants ability haste, particularly for spellcasting champions. The Rift transforms into a frozen terrain when the Ice Dragon is the first dragon killed in a match.
This icy environment causes ice to appear along the jungle and river edges, providing players with a mobility advantage. Additionally, Frozen Fruit will spawn, freezing any enemies within its blast radius and making them untargetable and invulnerable for a brief moment.
Wild Rift Playhem Update – Gameplay Item Changes
The Playhem patch focuses on refining roles for a more enjoyable and rewarding gaming experience. While the previous patch addressed Tanks, Patch 4.2 introduces new possibilities for Marksmen. The Immortal Shieldbow offers extra protection for Marksmen, with its Lifeline passive activating when the player takes significant damage, granting a temporary shield and increased attack damage.
The Collector provides a powerful combination of offensive stats, enabling players to execute enemies below a certain health threshold and earn additional gold. Caster Marksmen can also look forward to enhancements in Phantom Dancer, Manamune, and Essence Reaver items.
Wild Rift Playhem Update – Enhanced Frame Rate Mode
The Enhanced Frame Rate Mode is a fresh gameplay feature arriving with Patch 4.2, enabling players to enjoy Wild Rift at 90Hz or 120Hz. The availability of this mode is contingent on your device’s refresh rate. Once the mode is live, you can enable it manually through the game’s settings
Wild Rift Playhem Update – Quality of Life Change
Patch 4.2 also includes quality-of-life improvements, such as Gallery Skin Sets, custom buttons, and in-game UI customization options.
Wild Rift Playhem Update – Forge & Fury Event
A new leaderboard event, called Forge & Fury, featuring Ornn and Volibear offers exclusive rewards for players who complete quests and climb the rankings. The event has been adjusted based on player feedback, allowing players to receive some rewards from lower tiers as they progress.
Wild Rift Playhem Update – New Skins
The League of Legends: Wild Rift Patch 4.2 also brings us some great new Skins so we can change the look of our favorite Champions. These include:
- Shan Hai Scrolls Nautilus
- Shan Hai Scrolls Jhin
- Shan Hai Scrolls Volibear
- Shan Hai Scrolls Aatrox
- Sentinel Graves
- Sentinel Diana
- Sentinel Olaf
- Thunderlord Ornn
- Dragon Guardian Galio
- Iconic Garen
- Soul Stealer Vayne
- Dark Star Malphite
- Tyrant Swain
- Ocean Song Zeri
- Ocean Song Seraphine
- Ocean Song Ashe
- Prestige Battle Cat Jinx
- Battle Cat Jinx
- Battle Bunny Miss Fortune
Wild Rift Playhem Update – Season Stats
Riot Games is introducing the Season Stats feature for players interested in their ranked progression. This lets players view various statistics, such as Champion win rates and total Pentakills.
Wild Rift Playhem Update – Wild Pass Season 13
Finally, Wild Pass Season 13 will include a new skin for Ahri – Food Spirits Ahri. It will also have an exclusive Ascended version available in the Wild Pass Emporium.
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