Wild Rift 5.1a patch notes, Viego, PVE mode & more (2024)

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

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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