Wild Rift 5.1a patch notes, Viego, PVE mode & more

The latest patch for Wild Rift is out, and we've got the 5.1a patch notes for you in full here.

This new patch includes new events and the debut of Viego, the Ruined King in the game. It's also got a whole host of balance changes, ARAM changes and new skins, including a cool set of Calligraphia skins for Champions like Janna and Tryndamere.

Here's everything new in this patch, from Champions and events to items and skins.

New Champions & Events

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Viego, The Ruined King

Once ruler of a long-lost kingdom, Viego perished over a thousand years ago when his attempt to bring his wife back from the dead triggered the magical catastrophe known as the Ruination. Transformed into a powerful, unliving wraith tortured by an obsessive longing for his centuries-dead queen, Viego now stands as the Ruined King, controlling the deadly Harrowings as he scours Runeterra for anything that might one day restore her, and destroying all in his path as the Black Mist pours endlessly from his cruel, broken heart.

Viego will be released on May 8 at 00:01 UTC.

New Features

Final Stand

Final Stand is a new PVE mode in Wild Rift. Play as Kalista as she fights off waves of the Iron Order. Will you be the last one standing? Of course, we also have missions to complete and goodies to claim!

Final Stand will be available on April 30 at 00:01 UTC.

Events

Ink Splendor

Play games, complete missions, and earn goodies such as Skin Vouchers, Rift Emblem, and Kill Bauble!

The Ink Splendor event begins April 28 at 00:01 UTC

Legacy of the East

Looking for the opportunity to finally get your hands on Jade Dragon Wukong (Special Edition) or Dragon Fist Lee Sin (Special Edition)? Now’s your chance! Not feeling those two? There's also the Calligraphia pool available for draws. The first 5x roll will have a guaranteed premium reward! For drop rates, head to the Player Support page.

The Legacy of the East event begins April 28 at 00:01 UTC

Spender's Splendorous Gifts

During the event period when you reload on Wild Cores, reaching milestone amounts will earn you rewards such as Skin Vouchers, Calligraphia Keys, and more!

The Spender’s Splendorous Gifts event begins April 28 at 00:01 UTC

Viego's Arrival

Join us in welcoming Viego’s arrival with his new event! Complete missions and earn rewards!

The Viego’s Arrival event begins May 8 at 00:01 UTC

Champions & Gameplay Changes

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Ashe

(1) Ranger's Focus

• Attack Speed increase: 30/40/50/60%→ 25/35/45/55%
• Arrow Barrage Damage: 120/125/130/135% Attack Damage → 115/120/125/130% Attack Damage

Ekko

(P)  Z-Drive Resonance

• Damage to monsters: 140% → 155%

(1) Timewinder

• Initial Damage: 70/90/110/130 + 30% Ability Power → 85/105/125/145 + 30% Ability Power
• Returning Damage: 50/85/120/155 + 60% Ability Power → 65/100/135/170 + 60% Ability Power

(4) Chronobreak

• Health Regen: 100/150/200+50% Ability Power → 150/200/250+50% Ability Power

Kindred

Base Stats

• Base Attack Damage: 66 → 62
• Attack Damage per level: 4 → 3

(1) Dance of Arrows

• Attack Speed increase: 35% + 5% Mark of the Kindred → 20% + 3% Mark of the Kindred

(4) Lamb's Respite

• Allies Heal: 200/275/350 → 150/200/250
• Self Heal: 100/125/150 → 50/50/50

Lillia

(1) Blooming Blows

• Movement Speed: 3/4/5/6% + 0.02% Ability Power →  4.5/5.5/6.5/7.5% + 0.02% Ability Power
• Damage: 35/50/65/80 + 35% Ability Power → 40/60/80/100 + 45% Ability Power
• Outer Edge True Damage: 35/50/65/80 + 35% Ability Power → 40/60/80/100 + 45% Ability Power

(2) Watch Out! Eep!

• Damage: 60/100/140/180 + 40% Ability Power → 70/110/150/190 + 40% Ability Power
• Center Damage: 120/200/280/360 + 80% Ability Power → 140/220/300/380 + 80% Ability Power

Nunu & Willump

(P) Call of the Freljord

• Attack Speed: 30% →  40%
• Movement Speed: 10% →  15%

(1) Consume

• Heal: 80/115/150/185 + 70% Ability Power + 9% bonus Health → 80/115/150/185 + 70% Ability Power + 11% bonus Health

Olaf

(P) Berserker Rage

• Maximum Attack Speed: 60% ~ 100% → 70% ~ 110%
• Maximum Physical Vamp: 10% ~ 25%→ 15% ~ 30%

(2) Vicious Strikes

• Shield: 35/70/105/140 + 13% missing Health → 35/70/105/140 + 15% missing Health

(4) Ragnarok

• Armor and Magic Resist: 10/20/30 →  25/35/45

Samira

Base Stats:

• Base Attack Damage: 64 → 62

(1) Flair

• Damage:  20/25/30/35 + 95/110/125/140% Attack Damage → 15/20/25/30 + 90/105/120/135% Attack Damage

(4) Inferno Trigger

• Damage: 5/20/35 + 60% Attack Damage → 5/15/25 + 50% Attack Damage

Twitch

Base Stats

• Armor per level: 4 → 3.5
• Growth magic resistance: 1 → 0.5

(3) Contaminate

• Base Damage: 30/40/50/60 → 25/35/45/55
• Damage per stack of Deadly Venom: 20/25/30/35 + 33% Bonus Attack Damage + 20% Ability Power → 15/20/25/30 + 30% Bonus Attack Damage + 18%Ability Power

(4) Spray and Pray

• Subsequent Targets Damage reduction: 10% → 15%
• Damage reduction Limit: 60% → 40%

Yasuo

Base Stats

• Base Health regen: 9 → 12

(1) Steel Tempest

• Damage: 20/55/90/125 + 100% Attack Damage →  25/60/95/130 + 100% Attack Damage

(4) Last Breath

• Damage: 250/400/550 + 150% bonus Attack Damage → 250/400/550 + 160% bonus Attack Damage

Zoe

(1) Paddle Star!

• Least possible Damage: 35/75/115/155 + (3 ~ 52) + 60% Ability Power →  30/65/100/135 + (3 ~ 52) + 60% Ability Power
• Highest possible Damage: 87.5/187.5/287.5/387.5 + (7.5 ~ 130) + 150% Ability Power →  75/162.5/250/337.5 + (7.5 ~ 130) + 150% Ability Power

(3) Sleepy Trouble Bubble

• Damage: 40/95/150/205 + 50% Ability Power → 30/80/130/180 + 50% Ability Power
• True Damage: 40/95/150/205 + 50% Ability Power→ 30/80/130/180 + 50% Ability Power

(4) Portal Jump

• Cooldown: 10/8/6s → 12/9/6s

Aram Changes

Annie

• Damage received: 100% → 90%

Aurelion Sol

• Damage dealt:100% → 90%

Ekko

• Damage dealt:100% → 110%

Hecarim

• Damage received: 100% → 90%

Jinx

• Damage dealt:90%  → 100%

Nasus

• Damage dealt:90% → 100%

Shen

• Damage received: 90% → 100%

Talon

• Damage dealt:100% → 105%
• Damage received: 100% → 90%

Yuumi

• Damage dealt:115% → 105%

Items

Force of Nature

• Total Price: 2850g → 2750g
• Magic resistance: 50 → 55
• Absorb: Taking ability damage from enemy champions grants 1 stack of Steadfast, max 6 → 4 stacks. At maximum stacks, gain 10% Movement Speed and reduce all incoming magic damage by 25%.

Ruin - Blade of the Ruined King

• Repentance: Reduces your base Health by 10 - 100 → 5 - 80

Ruin - Infinity Edge

• Self-Destruction: Reduces your base Health by 10 - 100 → 5 - 80
• Infinity: Critical Strikes deal 225% → 220% damage instead of 175%

Ruin - Rabadon's Deathcap

• Cinders: Reduces your base Health by 10-100 → 5-80
• Overkill: Increases Ability Power by 25-55% → 25-50% (based on level)

Thornmail

• Maximum Health: 100 → 200
• Thorns: When struck by an enemy champion's basic attack, deal 20 + 6% bonus armor + 1% → 2% bonus Health as magic damage to the attacked and inflict 50% Grievous Wounds for 3s

Terminus

• Juxtaposition: [New] The upper limit of armor and magic penetration rates is 40% when equipped with Terminus

Light - Youmuu's Ghostblade

• Momentum: Momentum grants up to 50 Movement Speed and 5-10 → 3-6 armor penetration at 100 stacks

Rune Changes

Keystone: First Strike

We’re adjusting the damage it provides to make sure it’s not overwhelming when combined with other items and runes.

•     Dealing damage to enemy champions grants you 5 gold and First Strike for 3s, allowing you to deal 9% → 7% bonus true damage to them

Keystone: Empowerment

Since Kraken Slayer has been removed, sustained damage from Marksmen has taken a hit. We’re buffing Empowered Attack to empower Marksmen to continue their skirmishes.

• When the target is Vulnerable, your basic attacks deal bonus 6 - 20 → 8 - 24 true damage
• When the target exits the Vulnerable state, Vulnerability enters a 6s → 4s cooldown

Gameplay

Ixtal Scorpion

• Players won’t be able to summon Ixtal Scorpion when they have taken damage within the last 2 seconds.

New Skins

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Here's every new skin releasing in this patch:

April 28th

• Cottontail Vex
• Calligraphia Yasuo
• Calligraphia Jarvan IV
• Calligraphia Janna
• Calligraphia Tryndamere
• Calligraphia Xayah
• Prestige Select Calligraphia Yasuo
• Dragon Fist Lee Sin (Special Edition)
• Jade Dragon Wukong (Special Edition)
• Supreme Cells Akali

May 8th

• Arcade Viego
• Arcade Caitlyn
• Arcade Hecarim

That's it for this Wild Rift patch! To see the previous patch notes, check out the 5.0 patch here.

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