Patch 2.1.30: What to Play
The TL;DR
Freya rework + Chaos Clash launch — 12 buffs, 7 nerfs, item frost theme.
What to play this patch
Freya main window. Ban Hilda or pick her for EXP lane. Avoid Alucard — his mid-late scaling got hit hard. Chaos Clash is the fun pick for off-hours grinding.
The meta shift
Freya gets a full kit redesign — more consistent early lane, smoother jungle clears. Hilda’s bush dependency reduced. Dominance Ice and Black Ice Shield share a new frost-shield passive family. Chaos Clash (18-player 6v6v6 elimination) launches as a limited-time mode Nov 21 – Dec 16.
↑ Buffed this patch (11)
Passive redesigned — less bush-dependent, more teamfight presence.
Widened skills + faster Transcendence state.
New passive — enhanced durability.
Range consistency + late-game scaling improved.
Smoother skill combos, faster sword-intent charging.
Damage improvements.
Damage / utility improvements.
Damage / utility improvements.
Damage / utility improvements.
Damage / utility improvements.
Late-game damage improvements.
↓ Nerfed this patch (7)
Mid-to-late game damage scaling reduced.
Control immunity duration reduced.
Base damage with defense builds reduced.
Delight stack decays faster — less sustained mobility.
Damage potential reduced.
Damage potential reduced.
Charged-skill magic power bonus reduced.
★ Reworks & New (1)
Full kit redesign — addresses early-game dominance and jungle efficiency.
Designer note: Freya’s old kit snowballed too hard early then fell off late. The rework smooths her curve: consistent early farm, better teamfight entry, scaled late-game presence.
Item changes
New frost-shield passive mechanic.
Frost shield passive aligned with Dominance Ice.
Gained excess-damage-reduction effect; in-combat HP regen removed.
Game mode changes
18-player elimination mode (6v6v6) launches as limited-time event.
- •Active: November 21 – December 16, 2025
- •Three teams of six compete in an elimination bracket
- •New environmental hazards and mid-mode rewards
Restricted to single-lane selection — no more pre-match lane swaps.
New post-match reward track introduced.