Legends of Runeterra Patch Notes, Gameplay and Trailer
by S Samayanka
Updated Nov 27, 2023
Legends of Runeterra Patch Notes
PATCH 4.11 NOTES
This patch includes the release of Trusty Adnere, the card we’ve collaborated with community member Rusticles to create! Additionally we have updates on Competitive, balance changes filled with puns thanks to resident dad-joke extraordinaire designer IamWalrus, and a whole slew of brand new cards that will shake up the Meta.
We also have some funky new skins and remixes on some of our most musical champions. Check out our whole new Remix Rumble skin line hitting Runeterra!
Updates will be live November 8 by 11:00am PT.
Community Spotlight: Rusticles
Log in for the first week of this patch and receive the Trusty Adnere for free! This is a card we collaborated on with community member Rusticles. Find out more about the process in his Dev for a Day Blog!
For every 'Adnere’s Adventure' quest players complete from Nov 7 - Dec 6, Riot Games will contribute $1 (USD) to the Riot Games Social Impact Fund, a donor advised fund sponsored by ImpactAssets, up to $25,000 (USD) total.
We’re super excited to work with Rusticle’s and hope the community can join us in raising awareness for ALS and celebrating Rusticles together.
For more updates check the official website (playruneterra.com)
Legends of Runeterra
Legends of Runeterra (LoR) is a digital collectible card game developed and published by Riot Games in 2020. Drawing inspiration from Magic: The Gathering, it aims to make the genre more accessible. The game is free-to-play, monetizing through cosmetic purchases, and is available on Windows, iOS, and Android. Players engage in one-on-one battles, strategically playing cards from ten distinct regions, each with a unique playstyle. A notable feature is the alternating attack and defense turns, setting it apart from other card games.
LoR incorporates characters from Riot's League of Legends, and the rich Runeterra universe provides thematic depth to the cards. Praised for its generous progression, user-friendly gameplay, and high-quality visuals, Legends of Runeterra has garnered positive reviews and industry accolades, solidifying its status as a well-received digital card game.
Legends of Runeterra Gameplay
In Legends of Runeterra, the gameplay unfolds in intense one-on-one duels, with each player striving to diminish their opponent's Nexus health from an initial 20 points to zero. A strategic blend of cards, drawn from up to two distinct regions, forms the core of the game. At the onset, players are dealt a hand of four cards, and they can opt to swap any for a random card from their deck. The ebb and flow of each match are governed by a mana system; players start with zero mana and gain one per round, up to a maximum of ten. Unused mana is stored as spell mana for future rounds.
The combat dynamics stand out with the introduction of the "attack token," a symbol dictating which player can attack or defend. This token alternates between players each round, creating a tactical seesaw. Cards fall into categories of champions, followers, spells, and landmarks, each contributing to diverse strategic possibilities. Champions, derived from League of Legends, hold the unique ability to level up, evolving into more potent versions. Unit cards, representing champions and non-champions, feature attack and health stats, influencing damage dealt and sustained.
Spell cards, categorized by speed—slow, fast, burst, and Focus—add an extra layer of decision-making. The Monuments of Power expansion brings a new dimension with landmarks, introducing countdown mechanics that trigger effects after a set number of rounds. Overall, Legends of Runeterra thrives on intricate gameplay, combining strategic depth, dynamic combat pacing, and the rich lore of the League of Legends universe.
Legends of Runeterra Trailer
Legends of Runeterra Patch Notes - FAQs
Trusty Adnere is a new card collaboratively created with the community member Rusticles, available for free during the first week of the patch.
Players can contribute to the fund by completing 'Adnere’s Adventure' quests from Nov 7 - Dec 6, with Riot Games donating $1 (USD) per quest, up to a total of $25,000 (USD).
The patch introduces the Remix Rumble skin line, featuring musical themes on some of the game's champions.
The updates are scheduled to be live on November 8 by 11:00 am PT.
Players can find more information about the collaboration in Rusticles' "Dev for a Day" Blog, accessible during the first week of the patch.