Wed Oct 08 06:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

League of Legends Patch 25.20, the official patch for Worlds 2025, is on the horizon. Following Patch 25.19’s base-setting changes, Riot is continuing its trend of shifting the jungle meta by nerfing AD junglers like Warwick, Wukong, Volibear, and Briar, while buffing Pantheon. Adjustments are also planned for pro-play favorites Azir and Camille, with Azir receiving a power shift to make him better in regular play while weakening him in pro play, and Camille getting a power-neutral buff. Key changes to watch include nerfs to Azir and Wukong (important for Worlds) and changes to Fizz, Graves, and Volibear impacting solo queue. The patch goes live on October 8, 2025. Other news include an ARAM game mode coming, system against smurfing, lane swap changes for Worlds, and criticism from Kameto voicing concerns with LEC 2026.

**News Article:**

**LoL Patch 25.20: Worlds 2025 Update Brings Jungle Shifts and Pro Play Adjustments**

**LOS ANGELES, CA –** Riot Games has revealed details for League of Legends Patch 25.20, the official patch for the highly anticipated Worlds 2025 championship. Set to go live on October 8th, the update focuses on refining the jungle meta and tweaking popular professional picks, promising to shake up the competition.

Following Patch 25.19’s foundational changes, Riot is continuing its efforts to diversify the jungle landscape. AD junglers like Warwick, Wukong, Volibear, and Briar are slated for nerfs, while Pantheon receives a buff aimed at restoring him to viability after recent over-nerfs. Game designer noted it was not Riot’s intent to remove him completely from the meta.

“We’re looking to claw some of that back,” said the game designer, regarding Pantheon’s changes.

Two champions frequently seen in pro play, Azir and Camille, are also in the crosshairs. Azir will receive a power shift, decreasing his strength in professional play while boosting his performance in standard games. Camille is getting a “power neutral bump” to increase viable options for 1v9 AD fighters.

Analysts point to the Azir and Wukong nerfs as particularly significant for Worlds, likely impacting team compositions and strategies. In solo queue, players should keep an eye on changes to Fizz, Graves, and Volibear, with Volibear potentially requiring new itemization strategies due to continued nerfs.

Beyond champion adjustments, Riot has announced new ARAM mode, system against smurfing and changes to lanes for Worlds.

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