League of Legends patch 12.8 notes – Swain update, Eclipse skins

After a couple of weeks on the PBE, the League of Legends patch 12.8 notes are here. While LoL patch 12.7 touched down on the live servers just earlier this month, Riot Games wasted no time getting more content ready for the MOBA game as MSI draws near.

Patch 12.7 introduces Arcana skins for champions Ahri, Xayah, Rakan, Ryze, and Hecarim. If some flashy new duds aren’t your thing, you’ll want to check out the champion changes. While Riot has tweaked a few familiar faces, the most significant change comes to Zeri, who has got a total rework.

Patch 12.8 is no slouch either. You’ve got Solar Eclipse skins for Kayle, Sejuani, and Sivir; Lunar Eclipse skins for Aatrox and Senna; and other unique skins for Gangplank and Yasuo. We’ve also got our first peep at mid-scope tweaks for Swain, with more for Olaf coming in a future update. It’s not all about Swain, though, as we have another 18 champion changes to eyeball, too.

Without further ado, here are the League of Legends patch 12.8 notes.

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS PATCH 12.8 RELEASE DATE AND DOWNTIME

According to the League of Legends 2022 patch schedule, the League of Legends patch 12.8 release date is set for Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Maintenance times haven’t yet been confirmed, but usually begin at 3am PT for NA servers, 5am UK time for EUW servers, and 3am CET for EUNE servers, and last for approximately three hours, so expect downtime to start sometime around then.

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS PATCH 12.8 CHAMPION CHANGES

Champion balance changes

Bard – buffed

Traveller’s Call (Passive):: Damage increased to 35 (+14 per 5 chimes) from 30 (+12 per 5 chimes)

Caretaker’s Shrine (W):: Max heal increased to 60/105/150/195/240 from 55/95/135/175/215

Ezreal – changed

Trueshot Barrage (R):: Cooldown changed to 120/105/90 from 120

Fiddlesticks – buffed

Bountiful Harvest (W):: Healing against champions increased to 30/40/50/60/70 from 30/35/40/45/50

Jinx – nerfed

Stats:: Base HP lowered to 560 from 610

Jhin – buffed

Deadly Flourish (W):: Crowd control duration increased to 1.25/1.5/1.75/2/2.25s from 1/1.25/1.5/1.75/2 seconds; Damage no longer reduced against monsters

Captive Audience (E):: Cooldown decreased to 24-15 from 28-16; Damage no longer reduced against monsters

Kai’Sa – changed

Second Skin (Passive):: Missing health damage ratio increased to 5% per 100 attack power from 2.5% per 100 attack power

Void Seeker (W):: Attack power ratio decreased to 45% from 70%

Killer Instinct (R):: Attack power ratio increased to 100% from 75%

Kassadin – buffed

Null Sphere (Q):: Shield increased to 60-180 (+40% attack power) from 40-160 (+30% attack power)

Mordekaiser – buffed

Darkness Rise (Passive):: Bonus move speed increased to 3/6/9% at levels 1/6/11 from 3% at all levels

Poppy – buffed

Steadfast Presence (W):: Cooldown decreased to 20/18/16/14/12 from 24/22/20/18/16

Keeper’s Verdict (R):: R1 knockup duration increased from .75s; R2 missile speed increased to 2500 from 2000; R2 Knockback distance increased to 3400 from 2400; R Channel refund decreased to 15s from 30s

Sejuani – changed

Fury of the North (Passive):: Cooldown changed to 12-6 based on level from 12

Soraka – nerfed

Astral Infusion (W):: Heal decreased to 100/130/160/190/220 (+65% attack power) from 100/135/170/205/240 (+70% attack power)

Sylas – buffed

Hijack (R):: Cooldown decreased to 80/55/30 from 100/70/40

Tristana – buffed

Stats:: Attack damage per level increased to 3.7 from 3.3

Vel’Koz – buffed

Plasma Fission (Q):: Attack power ratio increased to 90% from 80%

Void Rift (W):: Initial damage attack power ratio increased to 20% from 15%

Vladimir – buffed

Stats:: Base armour increased to 27 from 23

Xayah – changed

Double Daggers (Q):: Cooldown increased to 10/9.5/9/8.5/8 from 10/9/8/7/6; Damage decreased to 45/60/75/90/105 from 45/65/85/105/125

Xerath – buffed

Shocking Orb (E):: Stun duration increased to 0.75-2.25s from 0.5-2s

Zoe – buffed

Paddle Star (Q):: Mana cost decreased to 40/45/50/55/60 from 50/55/60/65/70

Portal Jump (R):: Mana cost decreased to 40 from 50

Swain – changed

Ravenous Flock (P):: Removed! Swain can no longer pull crowd-controlled enemies; Removed! Swain’s pull no longer deals damage; Healing increased to 4/5.5/7%/9% (levels 1/6/11/16) maximum health from 4/5.5/7% (levels 1/6/11) maximum health; Health per soul fragment increased to 12 from 5

Death’s Hand (Q):: Mana cost decreased to 45/50/55/60/65 from 65/70/75/80/85; Cooldown decreased to 7/6/5/4/3 seconds from 9/7.5/6/4.5/3 seconds; Damage increased to 60/80/100/120/140 (+40% AP) from 55/75/95/115/135 (+40% AP); Additional bolt damage increased to 12/22/32/42/52 (+10% AP) from 15/20/25/30/35%; Maximum damage increased to 108/168/228/288/348 (+80% AP) from 88/135/190/253/324 (+64/72/80/88/96% AP)

Vision Of Empire (W):: Mana cost decreased to 60/65/70/75/80 from 70/80/90/100/110; New! Pings now display enemies in range similar to Twisted Fate (R) and Nocturne (R)

Nevermore (E):: New! Can now be reactivated to pull all champions rooted by Nevermove; New! Cooldown is reduced by 20% during Demonic Ascension (R)

Demonic Ascension (R):: Cooldown decreased to 100/80/60 seconds from 120 seconds; Drain damage per second changed to 20/45/70 (+10% AP) from 35/50/65 (+14% AP); Removed! No longer grants 125/200/275 health; Changed! “Upon casting Demonic Ascension Swain gains 50 Demon Power. Demonic Ascension lasts as long as swain has Demon Power, which drains at a rate of 10 per second. While draining an enemy champion, Swain gains 20 Demon Power per second. After 3 seconds, Swain can cast Demonflare (R2)”

Demonflare (R2):: Damage increased to 150/225/300 (+60% AP) from 100/150/200 (+50% AP); New! Demonflare now slows enemies by 60%, decaying over 1.5 seconds; Changed! On casting Demonic Ascension, Swain can cast Demonflare 1 time – this does not end Demonic Ascension; Removed! Demonflare no longer charges up based on health drained, up to double damage

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS PATCH 12.8 CHAMPION SKINS

Champion skins

Gangplank the Betrayer – 1350 RP

“Energised by a mysterious amulet containing Viego of Camavor and wielding the Blade of the Ruined King, Gangplank’s personality erupted as he raged in search of the long-lost Isolde. Though ultimately freed of the King’s influence by a group of heroes, he carries the experience with him… a reminder, perhaps, of true power.”

Here’s the Gangplank the Betrayer splash art:

Sea Dog Yasuo – 1350 RP

“Empowered by the Buhru during his fight against Viego of Camavor, Yasuo made an unlikely champion for the children of Nagakabouros – his obsession with past events flew in the face of everything they believed in. Yet even the mangiest sea dog has his day, and Yasuo stood against the forces of darkness, emerging triumphant.”

Here’s the Sea Dog Yasuo splash art:

Solar Eclipse Kayle – 1350 RP

Here’s the Solar Eclipse Kayle and Lunar Eclipse Aatrox splash art:

Solar Eclipse Sejuani – 1350 RP

“A Knight of the Eclipse who patrols the border of the Elderwood on a great beast. Grim and wild at heart, Sejuani lives for battle with the forces of the Old Gods, caring naught for the reason why.”

Here’s the Solar Eclipse Sejuani splash art:

Solar Eclipse Sivir – 1820 RP

“A mercenary Eclipse Knight known for her skill in battle and lack of chivalry, Sivir sells her services eliminating witches and monsters who menace the countryside, ignoring threats that do not prove lucrative. Though many knights find nobility in their stated purpose, Sivir cares naught but for coin, pledging to aid her order only in their final, dire hour.”

Here’s the Solar Eclipse Sivir splash art:

Lunar Eclipse Aatrox – 1350 RP

Lunar Eclipse Senna – 1350 RP

“An ancient knight long thought dead, freed from the Eclipse Cathedral’s catacombs as Kayle began to stir from her ancient slumber. Senna now aids her knighthood against the new threat of the Coven, saving whoever she can from the resurrected Old Gods… though she remains ever vigilant, as the sun-eater’s return is now inevitable.”

Here’s the Lunar Eclipse Senna splash art:

Lunar Eclipse Senna Prestige Edition – 125 ME

“Burning up the runway in a look inspired by an ancient order of magical knights, Senna brings a cold, but determined energy to the Gala proceedings. Evil beware– these looks can kill… and kill again.”

Here’s the Lunar Eclipse Senna prestige edition splash art:

Miscellaneous

We now have an idea of what the full 12.8 patch will look like! Here’s a preview from Riot Phlox:

12.8 with all the content!
We've pulled a few things from this patch either for more time or after reconsiderations. Pretty fun patch I'd say!
Numbers are definitely subject to further change
Also remember 12.8 is the MSI patch so no more changes coming for the pro game there pic.twitter.com/phCwJyFkwa
— Phlox (@RiotPhlox) April 19, 2022

Those are all the notes for LoL patch 12.8 for now, but keep heading back to check them out as there’s sure to be lots more to eyeball and delve into ahead of the patch’s arrival very soon.

Also be sure to go catch up on the LoL patch 12.7 notes – it’s a big update, and there’s plenty on the way, so you’ll want to make sure you’re in the know on what’s about to drop now the patch is live. Plus, we have a LoL tier list which has all you need to know about the best League of Legends champions to play in each role as of the latest patch.