Legends Of Runeterra Patch 4.3 Balance Changes: All Buffs & Nerfs

We'll go over all the buffs and nerfs from the patch 4.3 balance changes in Legends of Runeterra.

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Patch 4.3 brings new balance changes to Legends of Runeterra. | © Riot Games

Riot has released a new patch in tandem with Legends of Runeterra's first expansion of 2023, Glory in Navori. Patch 4.3 will work to iron out any instabilities in the meta that have arisen after the release of the last update.

Patches have been hard to come by as of late as Riot has committed itself to releasing patches less frequently, as stated in their 2023 roadmap. This is so they can focus on other aspects of the game such as expansions and gameplay improvements.

Regardless, a new patch is here and we can't wait to see how the game shapes up after these interesting balance changes. Here are all the buffs and nerfs from patch 4.3.

Legends Of Runeterra Patch 4.3 Balance Changes - Buffs

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Stat increases were the theme of this patch's buffs. | © Riot Games

Atrocity, Ballistic Bot, The Serpent, and War Chefs were buffed in patch 4.3.

Here are the buffs in detail:

CardBuff(s)
Atrocity
  • 'Fast' keyword added, 'Slow' removed.
Ballistic Bot
  • Stats increased from 0|3 to 1|3.
The Serpent
  • Stats increased from 1|1 to 2|1.
War Chefs
  • Stats increased from 2|2 to 2|3.

Legends Of Runeterra Patch 4.3 Balance Changes - Nerfs

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Some hard-hitting nerfs have arrived in patch 4.3. | © Riot Games

Hextech Handler, Portalpalooza, Powder Pandemonium, Steem, and Trusty Ramhound were nerfed in patch 4.3.

Here are the nerfs in detail:

CardNerfs
Hextech Handler
  • Quick Attack keyword removed.
Portalpalooza
  • Now a Focus spell (previously Burst).
Powder Pandemonium
  • Cost increased from 4 Mana to 5 Mana.
Steem
  • Stats decreased from 3|3 to 3|2.
Trusty Ramhound
  • 'Elite' subtype removed.

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