Check what's coming next to Classic mode

Classic game mode bring back a lot of memories! For some of you these thoughts came with hunger - hunger for more. Soon your wishes will be fulfilled because there is more on the way, and two days ago we learned what we can expect in an upcoming patch.

New Champions Added

Akali

Restored her old classic kit (pre-rework).
Burst‑focused assassin gameplay.
Classic energy mechanics.

Kennen

Classic energy mage version.
Strong AoE teamfight identity preserved.
Old ability behavior restored.

Shen

Old-school global ultimate returns.
Tanky, supportive playstyle from early seasons.
Classic taunt and defensive identity.

Community Tools

Introduction of The Council (player feedback system).
In‑client surveys coming soon to gather broad player opinions.
Emphasis on data-driven decisions, not Reddit-driven feedback.

Gameplay System Changes

Adjusted gold generation.
Tuned respawn timers.
Updated stat scaling across levels.
Added energy-based runes to support energy champions.

Overall pacing tweaks to resemble old seasons but remain modern and readable.

Art & Visual Updates

Updated lighting across the map (“we moved the sun”).
Improved color balance and contrast.
Refined textures to make Classic look cleaner while staying retro.

General polish to make the game more readable without losing the old-school vibe.

Balance Philosophy for Patch 1

Winrate data hidden to preserve discovery and reduce meta-gaming.
Balancing based on specific context, not community noise.
Acknowledgment that many champions behave differently than players remember (e.g., Heimerdinger needs nerfs, Kassadin doesn’t).

Champion Buffs