Introduction
On November 20th， 2014， Riot Games released the newest version of their immensely popular game， League of Legends: the 4.22 patch. This update brought a lot of changes to the game， specifically regarding its competitive esports scene. In this article， we'll go over some of the biggest changes that players and fans alike can expect.
Champion Changes
One of the biggest changes in the 4.22 patch is the changes to some of the most popular champions in the game. These include:
Lucian - his ultimate now has a shorter cooldown and his passive now scales better with crit chance
Twisted Fate - his E ability now grants bonus attack speed
Ziggs - his W ability now has an increased radius and his ultimate has a longer range
These changes will likely result in shifts in the meta， with some champions becoming more popular in competitive play.
Item Changes
The 4.22 patch also brought some changes to the items available in the game. Some notable changes include:
Black Cleaver - the armor penetration on this item has been reduced， making it less efficient against tanks
Runic Bulwark - this item was removed from the game entirely
Zhonya's Hourglass - the cooldown on this item has been increased， making it less desirable for some champions
Players will have to adjust their strategies accordingly， as certain items may no longer be viable options.
Jungle Changes
The jungle is a crucial part of any League of Legends game， and the 4.22 patch brought some major changes to how it works. Some of these changes include:
The experience required to reach level 2 has been lowered， making it easier for junglers to get a good start
Monsters in the jungle now give more experience， rewarding junglers for clearing camps
The golem and wraith camps have been combined into a single mega camp， requiring a bit more strategy to clear
These changes are likely to make the jungle role more important in competitive play， and may result in teams prioritizing certain jungle champions.
Conclusion
The 4.22 patch for League of Legends has brought a lot of changes to the game， particularly in regards to the competitive esports scene. With champion， item， and jungle changes， players will need to adjust their strategies and tactics accordingly. Fans can expect to see some shifts in the meta as a result of these changes， and the game is sure to remain exciting and unpredictable.