Wild Rift Patch 4.3d Balance Changes: All Buffs,…

The latest update, patch 4.3d, has introduced several balance changes to champions, items, and runes in Wild Rift. Let's dive into all the details.

Kayn43d — Patch 4.3d is full of new balance changes in Wild Rift. | © Riot Games

Wild Rift is heading into another round of balance changes with the release of patch 4.3d.

Naturally, this piece of news may come as a surprise to some players as we usually see only three minor patches released in each major update. However, these are interesting times as we're seeing a fourth patch released during patch 4.3.

However, it will be a shorter one in comparison to its compatriots as it will only last two weeks before it is replaced with the highly-anticipated patch 4.4 update.

Wild Rift patch 4.3d was released on October 12, 2023. Here's a complete look at the balance changes it contains.

Wild Rift Patch 4.4: Release Date, Champions, Skins, & Balance Changes

Wild Rift Patch 4.3d Balance Changes

Patch 4.3d houses a large portion of balance changes that are geared toward buffing champions, items, and runes. Meanwhile, buffs and adjustments are kept at a minimum.

Buffs

Wukong4 3 — Wukong and other champions have received buffs in patch 4.3d. | © Riot Games

Champions are getting a major improvement with names such as Renekton, Wukong, Xin Zhao, and Kayn seeing the biggest buffs to date.

Meanwhile, runes such as Domination: Eyeball Collection, Ingenious Hunter, Domination: Zombie Ward, and Inspiration: Hextech Flashtraption will see their abilities upgraded.

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Staple items such as the Ancient Coin and Boots of Dynamism will also be improved upon.

Here are the buffs in detail:

Champion/Item	Buffs
Kayn	The Darkin Scythe darkin base health regeneration increased from 18% → 20% Reaping Slash darkin damage of target's maximum health increased from (5% + 0.04% bonus attack damage)% → (6% + 0.06% bonus attack damage)%
Renekton	Cull the Meek base damage increased from 70/120/170/220 → 80/130/180/230 Cull the Meek base health regeneration increased from 5/7/9/11 → 7/9/11/13 Cull the Meek bonus damage increased from 105/180/255/330 → 120/195/270/345
Xin Zhao	Wind Become Lightning slash damage increased from 40/50/60/70 + 30% attack damage → 50/60/70/80 + 40% attack damage
Wukong	Golden Staff health regeneration increased from 30/50/70/90 → 50/70/90/110 Golden Staff base damage increased from 30/50/70/90 → 40/60/80/100 Golden Staff damage ratio increased from 0.3/0.35/0.4/0.45 → 0.35/0.4/0.45/0.5 Warrior Trickster cooldown decreased from 18/17/16/15 seconds → 17/16/15/14 seconds
Ancient Coin	One time gold gained increased from 55 → 65 One-time health regeneration increased from 15-65 → 20-80
Berserker Greaves	Attack damage increased from 15 → 18
Boots of Dynamism	Cost decreased from 1,500 gold → 1,400 gold Armor penetration increased from 8 → 10
Duskblade of Draktharr	Razor armor penetration increased from 15 → 18 Nightstalker base damage increased from 20-125 → 60-160 Slowdown time increased from 0.25 seconds → 0.35 seconds
Magnetron Enchant	Maximum movement distance increased from 500 → 550 Cooldown decreased from 60 seconds → 50 seconds
Mercury's Treads	Maximum health increased from 150 → 200 Resolve reducing magic damage decreased from 15% → 12%
Domination: Eyeball Collection	Attack damage gained from each takedown increased from 0.5 → 1 (maximum increased from 15 → 20) Ability power gained from each takedown increased from 1 → 2 (maximum increased from 30 → 40)
Domination: Ingenious Hunter	Skill haste gain from each takedown increased from 4 → 5 (maximum increased from 40 → 45)
Domination: Zombie Ward	Attack damage gained from each takedown increased from 2 → 3 (maximum increased from 20 → 25) Ability power gained from each takedown increased from 4 → 6 (maximum increased from 40 → 50)
Inspiration: Hextech Flashtraption	Channeling time of longer flash distance decreased from 3 seconds → 2 seconds Maintaining time for flashing to the longest distance increased from 3.5 seconds → 4.5 seconds

Nerfs

Kataraina4 3d — Katarina is the only champion nerfed in patch 4.3d. | © Riot Games

Katarina has been one of the most outstanding champions in the Wild Rift meta over the past few patches, so her nerf was somewhat imminent. We will see downgrades being made to her Voracity ability.

Hecarim also receive several outstanding nerfs that will certainly see his Jungling abilities reduced.

On the other hand, Plated Steelcaps and Relic Shield will be the only items nerfed.

Here are the nerfs in detail:

Champion/Item	Nerfs
Hecarim	Spirit of Dread damage and magic resistance decreased from 20/25/30/35 → 6/12/18/24 Spirit of Dread health regeneration decreased from 10/15/20/25 + 1% Bonus maximum health → 5/10/15/20 + 1% Bonus maximum health Spirit of Dread health regeneration from damage dealt to enemy targets decreased from Damage dealt (25% + 0.02% Bonus Attack Damage) → Damage dealt (20% + 0.02% Bonus Attack Damage) Onslaught of Shadows cooldown increased from 90/80/70 seconds → 100/85/70 seconds
Katarina	Voracity base damage decreased from 50 + 12 x Level → 40 + 10 x Level Voracity attack damage ratio decreased from (45 + 3 x Level)% → (30 + 3 x Level)%
Plated Steelcaps	Block reduces physical damage decreased from 12% → 10%
Relic Shield	One-time health regeneration decreased from 20-80 → 15-65

Adjustments

Janne4 3d — Janna will receive a major adjustment. | © Riot Games

In patch 4.3d, Janna will finally receive her long-awaited rework. Riot had reasoned earlier that they hope to specifically improve her Howling Gale ability and to ensure that her abilities, in general, perform more consistently.

Besides this, Harmonic Echo will also be adjusted.

Here are the adjustments in detail:

Champion/Item	Adjustments
Janna	Tailwind bonus movement speed gained decreased from 8% → 5% Tailwind [NEW] Nearby ally champions gain 5% movement speed bonus Howling Gale magic damage increased from 60/90/120/150 + 40% ability power → 60/100/140/180 + 50% ability power Howling Gale time it takes for the storm to reach its destination decreased from 1 second → 0.5 seconds Howling Gale [NEW] Charging time for the storm is fixed as 0.75 seconds. Howling Gale gains 1 charge every 12 seconds to cast, with maximum 2 charging stacks Zephyr magic damage decreased from 55/105/155/205 + 60% ability power + 25% bonus movement speed → 50/90/130/170 + 50% ability power + 20% bonus movement speed Zephyr cooldown increased from 7.5/7/6.5/6 seconds → 9/8.5/8/7.5 seconds Zephyr [NEW] Increasing Janna’s movement speed by 15%/20%/25%/30% for 2 seconds Zephyr [NEW] Automatically searching 3 nearby allies or enemies. Janna will increase her ally champions movement speed by 15%/20%/25%/30%, or deal magic damage to the enemies Eye of the Storm shield value decreased from 90/140/190/240 + 80% ability power → 65/90/115/140 + 60% ability power Eye of the Storm [NEW] Janna now provides a shield that absorbs damage to herself and an ally champion with lowest health, if there is a turret nearby, the same shield will also be provided to the turret. The shield lasts for 3 seconds without any decay Monsoon health regeneration per second decreased from 100/150/200 + 50% ability power → 50/75/100 + 30% ability power Monsoon [NEW] Janna can now move freely after casting the Monsoon
Harmonic Echo	Cost decreased from 2,900 gold → 2,700 gold Harmony healing amount increased from 70 + 10% ability power → 130 + 10% ability power