12.18 PBE Cycle

• Skin universes added & tweaked:
• Blood Moon > Moons of Ionia
• "A voice echoes from the silence: "Writhe, beasts and brethren. The moons of our doomed Ionia rise like slow, unblinking eyes of starved demons, awaiting the red of your fealty-- or are they monstrous blights that cannot be allowed to pass? Either way, we are but vessels, plunged in ritual and sacrifice. At the moon's peak, we carve flesh from flesh and bone from bone, offering the meager gift of everything that we are."
• Shockblade > Cloudedge
• "Bearing weapons imbued with lightning magic through the deadly Cloud Ritual, Shockblades are an order of mysterious shinobi warriors tasked with protecting humankind from malevolent spirits and monsters. They travel between the mortal and spirit realms to chase down threats no one else can touch, safeguarding the future for all denizens of the mortal world."
• Anima Squad > AnimaTech
• Pool Party > Sunkissed Summer
• Institute of War
• Though the rigid laws, empires, and political turmoil that lead to the Rune War have since faded into antiquity, the tales of legendary battles fought on the Fields of Justice are kept alive by the remnants of the Magelords and Protectorate. The Marauders and Wardens continue their ancestors' legacy of war and animosity, despite how removed they are from those initial conflicts.
• Program
• An advanced security algorithm created by the PROJECT Corporation, the Program quietly evolved sentience before altering its original directive. Infecting machines across The City, it has determined that the ultimate threat to humanity's safety... is humanity itself.
• Soccer Cup
• Forget the battlefield, the boardroom, or even the playground: the most important conflicts of today are settled on the pitch. There is no act as satisfying as watching your favorite player slip through the other team, line up their shot, deliver that fateful kick, and release the sweetest word in existence: "GOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!"
• Luchador
• From the top rope comes the greatest show in sports entertainment! Watch as El Tigre, El Macho, El León, and El Rayo trade bumps and high-flying spots inside AND outside the squared circle. Just remember, nobody does it better than the Wrestling Federation of Valoran.
• Marauder
• A horde of nomadic warriors with a taste for brutality, the Marauders are all that remain of Magelord warrior culture, their ancient traditions abandoned in favor of anarchic shows of force. No dispute is settled until blood is spilled, even within their own ranks. They lost sight of what led their ancestors to war in the first place and what ultimately led to their victory.
• Warden
• The Protectorate was an order dedicated to enforcing a rigid, unforgiving system of laws, in an attempt to slow the seemingly inevitable rise of the Magelords. Though the order itself was disbanded long ago, Wardens now don their armor as they lie in wait for the opportunity to strike against the descendants of their ancient enemy.
• Eclipse 
• Long ago, an order of monastic knights slew the vile gods of the old world, using esoteric powers granted by the moon and sun. Now the world has grown dark and violent, as those selfsame deities prepare their return... challenged only by the light of the eclipse.
• Wonders of the World
• Individuals hailing from the far-flung universe of \"Earth,\" where giant statues come to life and everyone is wearing a fun hat. It's a lot like Runeterra, if you think about it.
• Day Job
• It's a living!
• High Society
• The only thing more impressive than their wealth is their tax avoidance skills.
• Dunkmaster
• There are two types of people in this world: those that dunk, and those who get dunked. If you don't know which one you are, then watch out! 'Cuz you're about to GET DUNKED!
• Mad Scientists
• The job requirements are pretty simple: we're looking for at least five years of experience in applied sciences, your last peer-reviewed paper, and two references. Oh, and an evil laugh. Actually, put that at the top of the list.
• Rift Hospital
• Take a seat. The doctor will be right with you.
• Cops And Robbers
• Nobody puts in the work like the Piltover Police Department. Who else can lock up the most sugar-laden donuts inside their merciless stomachs, rack up the highest of overtimes, and ignore even the most menial of paperwork? The criminals may be taking advantage of it, but even they wish they had the same work ethic.
• Crystal Rose
• Romance and joy are in the air at the yearly Crystal Rose Festival, where adversaries meet on peaceful, neutral ground to share a night of dancing, merriment, and making wishes for the future. Everyone is expected to leave their weapons at the door as a promise for a better tomorrow.
• Withered Rose
• The Crystal Rose Festival welcomes all who believe in its dream of a peaceful tomorrow, though many have grown disenchanted with the whole affair. Those who make up the Withered Rose wish to see it come to an end. But no one is immune to the festival's charm; perhaps they too will be swept away by the evening's beauty and have a change of heart.
• Urf the Manatee
• In loving memory of Urf, a gentle sea cow warrior who now practices with his spatula in the shallow marshes of the great beyond. Good night, sweet prince.
• Surprise Party
• Who doesn't like a surprise party? The guest list is done, everybody's bought their presents, and the food's going to be great. We even got a clown! This'll be one to remember. Just don't tell Amumu.
• Fright Night
• Bounding across the land on gargantuan frog legs, the Toadstool Boarding House attracts lodgers of the most frightful variety. Regardless of where it settles, there is always a monster in need of a place to stay, and Mother Glasc is always there to welcome them into the family with open arms. And an endless labyrinth of rooms ensures that none are ever turned away.
• Elementalist
• A kingdom hangs on the edge of ruin as an army of titanic elemental beasts wage war on humanity. The last line of defense is held by a lone warrior queen, Elementalist Lux. To save her people, she must look within and reveal her true nature... no matter what form it takes.
• Infernal
• Fire, sulfur, and death. There is no returning to what the world was before the Ashen Lord rose. It is a dream, lost to the searing lava rivers beneath volcano-strewn lands. Now a new age begins, one that will burn for eternity.'
• Legacy
• Treasures from days long passed, glimmering just within reach.

• New loot:
• Worlds 2022 Capsule - Obtained by fans throughout all phases of the tournament via LoLEsports.com Drops or Pick'em Missions.

Balance Changes

• Ranger's Focus (Q)
• bonus attack speed increased from 20/25/30/35/40% to 25/32.5/40/47.5/55%

• Base health lowered from 650 to 625
• Rampage (Q)
• damage bonus AD ratio lowered from 95% to 90%
• damage amp bonus AD ratio lowered from 6% per 100 bAD to 5% per 100 bAD
• Spirit of Dread (W)
• Healing lowered from 30% +2.5% per 100AD to 25% +2% per 100AD

• Base health lowered from 604 to 574

• Reaping Slash (Q)
• Darkin Slayer health AD ratio lowered from 5% per 100 bAD to 3.5% per 100 bAD

• Health growth increased from 99 to 105
• Safeguard / Iron Will(W) 
• life steal & spell vamp increased from 5/9.5/14/18.5/23% to 5/10.5/16/21.5/27%

• Whimsy (W)
• cooldown increased from 17/16/15/14/13s to 17/16.5/16/15.5/15s
• polymorph duration lowered from 1.25/1.5/1.75/2/2.25s to 1.2/1.4/1.6/1.8/2s
• base bonus MS lowered from 30% to 25%

• Sap Magic (P)
• heal health ratio lowered from 4.8-14% max HP to 4.5-12%
• Bramble Smash (Q)
• bonus monster damage increased from 40/60/80/100/120 to 80/100/120/140/160
• Sapling Toss (E)
• damage AP ratio lowered from 42.5% to 40%

• Health growth lowered from 107 to 103
• AD growth lowered from  2.7 to 2.4

• AD growth lowered from 3.1 to 2.6

• Health growth increased from 115 to 120
• Flay (E)
• active base damage increased from 65 - 185 to 75 - 215

• Health growth lowered from 106 to 98
• Armor growth lowered from 5.2 to 4.7
• Wilding Claw (Q)
• mana cost lowered from 45 - 28 to 20 flat
• Empowered Q AP ratio increased from 0.6% per 100 AP to 0.8% per 100 AP
• [New] first two hits grant 50 bonus attack range
• Empowered Q double attack AD ratio increased from 6% per 100 bAD to 9% per 100 bAD
• [New] Empowered Q double attack now deals an additional 2% - 5% health damage, scales with lvl
• Iron Mantle (W)
• life steal increased from 15% at all ranks to 15/16/17/18/19/20%
• Heal changed from 1.2/1.26/1.32/1.38/1.44/1.5% HP to 1.2% HP
• Shield changed from 2/2.4/2.8/3.2/3.6/4.0% HP to 2/2.3/2.6/2.8/3.2/3.5% HP
• Wingborne Storm (R)
• damage per second lowered from 20/38/56/74/92/110 + 40% AP to 20/36/52/68/84/100 + 35% AP
• minion damage changed from 50/60/70/80% to 40/55/70/85%