12.21 PBE Cycle

This mega post was last Updated with the 10/25 PBE Update!
(With the release of patch 12.20 to live on October 19th, we started the new 12.21 PBE cycle.)

Previous PBE Cycles in 2022

Below you will find a comprehensive list of new content, balance changes, and whatever else  is included in the current PBE cycle! Be aware that these changes are extremely tentative, there is a possibility that things you see below will be changed or even reverted prior to the live patch.

(Warning: PBE Content is tentative and iterative - what you see may not reflect what eventually gets pushed to live servers! Manage your expectations accordingly. )

Table of Contents


New Champion: K'Sante

Our latest champion, K'Sante, is now on the PBE for testing! Here's Riot Pehrek with a bugs & feedback thread for K'Sante and his skins:
"Hi, y'all! I'm Patrick (or Pehrek), a QA Engineer on League's Champs team! 
K'Sante, the Pride of Nazumah, Will be hitting PBE soon, so we wanted to start a thread to post announcements and collect feedback. We have around a week before locking in any changes for his release, so I and Riot Williams (QA Engineer on K'Sante) will be monitoring common suggestions in the comments to share back with the team for possible adjustments. 
If you encounter any in-game bugs while playing K'Sante and/or his Empyrean skin, please let us know by heading to our Bug Reporting Tool and providing any information on the issue. Providing repro steps or a video clip are incredibly helpful for debugging as well! 
Much appreciated! 
Patrick (Pehrek)"

K'Sante, the Pride of Nazumah


Abilities


Dauntless Instinct (Passive)

Ntofo Strikes (Q)

Path Maker (W)

Footwork (E) 

All Out (R)

Lore

"Defiant and courageous, K'Sante battles colossal beasts and ruthless Ascended to protect his home of Nazumah, a coveted oasis amid the sands of Shurima. But after a falling-out with his former partner, K'Sante realizes that in order to become a warrior worthy of leading his city, he must temper his single-minded drive for success. Only then can he avoid falling prey to his own pride and find the wisdom he needs to defeat the vicious monsters threatening his people."
Check out K'Sante's Universe page, or read his color story: Everything We Should Have Said by Michael Luo

Voiceover

Here's a look at K'Sante's voiceover:

Release Skins

K'Sante is releasing with two skins:

Empyrean K'Sante

1350 RP
K'Sante prides himself on leading under adversity, but this is a challenge unlike any other. His realm is gone, he's living on borrowed time, and the other Empyreans don't realize that something released the Foreglow. Something bad. He knows only they can fix it, but they need their eyes opened. They need a leader.

Prestige Empyrean K'Sante

Mythic Essence
K'Sante's always been a trailblazer on the fashion circuit, and this year he definitely wants to make the audience sweat. With his crystal-laden drip and flawless makeup, he's about to light a fire under this Gala.

Here's Riot DW Platypus with a bugs & feedback thread for Prestige Empyrean K'Sante:
"Prestige Empyrean K’Sante comes with: 
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
Prestige Empyrean K’Sante should be available on PBE soon! 
As the skin was co-developed by Lil Nas X, President of League of Legends, the design itself is declared perfect, while we are looking for bugs that escaped our attention.

Riot DW_Platypus"

Champion Skins

A new skinline has hit the PBE:
  • Universe
    • Neon Strata: Few know of the Foreglow, and even fewer have seen its volatile neon flames. Normally a cosmic balancing force, something has tipped the scales, causing realms to collapse and funnel the Foreglow's power into single beings. Now known as Empyreans, these otherworldly forces of nature blaze a trail through the realms, each with their own agenda. The fire is spreading, with no end in sight.
  • Skinline
    • Empyrean: The first Empyrean, Pyke, tears through the realms on a destructive rampage against his counterparts, birthing new Empyreans in the process. Who will reign supreme as these new powerhouses emerge, and what will they do with their rapidly dwindling time left?

Empyrean Jax

1350 RP
Hailing from a realm where he failed to protect his kingdom from annihilation, Jax was content to live in exile, until everything collapsed. Now an Empyrean, he knows that somewhere out there his kingdom is still intact. Even if it destroys him, he'll use all of his power to see his home one more time.

Here's 6armedrobot with a bugs & feedback thread for Empyrean Jax:
Hello All!
Empyrean Jax has arrived to defend the Rift featuring:
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom Recall animation!
Empyrean Jax is an Epic skin set to 1350 RP and is available on PBE! 
Please leave any feedback or questions down below. 
-6armedrobot"

Empyrean Jhin

1350 RP
Jhin woke as an Empyrean with a sensation he'd never known before: true warmth. Exhilarated by the power, he set innocents ablaze with a flick of his hand. Finally, a muse worthy of him! The realization that "she" is slowly killing him only charms him more. Now if only he could find her source...

Here's Riot Eneopa with a bugs & feedback thread for Empyrean Jhin:
"Hello All! 
“In carnage, I bloom, like a flower in the dawn.”
Empyrean Jhin is heading onto the Rift with:
Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom recall Animation!
Empyrean Jhin is set to be 1350 RP. 
Empyrean Jhin is available on PBE! As players who get a first-hand look at this upcoming content, we want to hear your thoughts. Drop your feedback in the thread below! 
- Riot Eneopa" 

 

Empyrean Lux

1350 RP
Forced to live in squalor and shame for her magical abilities, Lux ironically escaped certain death when her realm collapsed. Now with the raw power of the Foreglow, she's free. It doesn't matter that she's on her last legs: she intends to live and experience as much as she can before the fire consumes her.

Here's 6armedrobot with a bugs & feedback thread for Empyrean Lux:
"Hello All!
Empyrean Lux is here to light up the Rift featuring: 
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom Recall animation!
Empyrean Lux is an Epic skin set to 1350 RP and is available on PBE! 
Please leave any feedback or questions down below. 
-6armedrobot"

Empyrean Pyke

1820 RP (Legendary)
Pyke remembers little before falling into the embrace of the Foreglow, only that he was defending his home. Waking in a new realm as the first Empyrean, he hears the whispers of other Pykes across the dimensions, taunting him from their homes. Why was his lost and not theirs? No answer will satisfy his searing rage, except vengeance.

As a legendary skin, Empyrean Pyke has a new voiceover:

Here's Riot Sirhaian with a features thread for Empyrean Pyke:

Here's Bagel Socks with a bugs & feedback thread for Empyrean Pyke:
"Hi all! 
"Every kill makes the voices louder... and I looove what they're screaming."
Legendary skin, Empyrean Pyke, is heading onto the Rift, featuring:
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom animations and recall!
  • Custom VO!
Empyrean Pyke is set to be 1820 RP and is available to play on PBE. As players who get a first hand look at this upcoming content, we want to hear your thoughts. Drop your feedback in the thread below! 
-Bagel Socks"

 

Empyrean Vex

1350 RP
Vex didn't need anyone. Growing up alone, she was self-sufficient and annoyed by most people. Her realm's destruction barely made her blink, but her new Empyrean powers did give her an idea. By empowering her own shadow, she finally had a companion she tolerated. Vex may not need anyone, but then again, misery loves company.

Here's Riot Eneopa with a bugs & feedback thread for Empyrean Vex:
"Hello All! 
"'Kay. See if I care."
Emperyean Vex is heading onto the Rift with:
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom recall Animation!
Emperyean Vex is set to be 1350 RP. 
Emperyean Vex is available on PBE! As players who get a first-hand look at this upcoming content, we want to hear your thoughts. Drop your feedback in the thread below! 
- Riot Eneopa"

 

Empyrean Zac

1350 RP
The Foreglow affects everyone differently. For Zac, it burned away all of his insecurities, but opened up his senses to the loneliness felt by the other Zacs across the realms. They needed him, and now he has the power to bring everyone together as one. A family reunion for the ages.

Here's 6armedrobot with a bugs & feedback thread for Empyrean Zac:
"Hello All!
Empyrean Zac is bouncing onto the Rift featuring:
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom Recall animation!
Empyrean Zac is an Epic skin set to 1350 RP and is available on PBE! 
Please leave any feedback or questions down below. 
-6armedrobot"

Empyrean Zed

1350 RP
The Foreglow is a power many desire, but Zed resents how it exposes him. His is a strength born from darkness, away from prying eyes. Perhaps in the fallen Husk realm left in Pyke's wake can he build a new domain of shadows, one that no Empyrean can topple.

Here's 6armedrobot with a bugs & feedback thread for Empyrean Zed:
"Hello All!
Empyrean Zed is here to test his skills on the Rift featuring:
  • Custom models and textures!
  • Custom VFX!
  • Custom SFX!
  • Custom Recall animation!
Empyrean Zed is an Epic skin set to 1350 RP and is available on PBE! 
Please leave any feedback or questions down below. 
-6armedrobot"


Chromas

New sets of chromas are now on the PBE! First up, here's Riot Magnitude_lol with a bugs & feedback thread for the chromas this cycle:
"Hey everyone!

We’ve got new Chromas coming up for:

Empyrean Jax:

https://imgur.com/fRKz4pr 
  • New textures: 
    • 9 Chromas
Empyrean Jhin:

https://imgur.com/NpWFi0i 
  • New textures: 
    • 9 Chromas
Empyrean K’Sante:

https://imgur.com/dSRehZe 
  • New textures: 
    • 5 Chromas
Empyrean Lux: 
https://imgur.com/tVXv939 
  • New textures: 
    • 9 Chromas
Empyrean Pyke: 
https://imgur.com/erxO7EH 
  • New textures: 
    • 6 Chromas
Empyrean Vex: 
https://imgur.com/qEHkHNC 
  • New textures: 
    • 9 Chromas
Empyrean Zac: 
https://imgur.com/KiggbaF 
  • New textures: 
    • 9 Chromas 
Empyrean Zed: 
https://imgur.com/aY9YWlc 
  • New textures: 
    • 9 Chromas 
Aforementioned Chroma sets should be available on PBE soon! We hope you all will enjoy the new sets; and as usual, we’re looking forward to hearing your constructive feedback. 
Thanks! 
Riot Magnitude_lol"



Empyrean K'Sante
5 Chromas

Empyrean Jax
9 Chromas

Empyrean Lux
9 Chromas

Empyrean Zac
9 Chromas

Empyrean Jhin
9 Chromas

Empyrean Zed
9 Chromas

Empyrean Pyke
9 Chromas

Empyrean Vex
9 Chromas

Summoner Icons

Tons of new summoner icons are now on the PBE:




Emote

A new emote is now on the PBE:
Giga K'Sante


Ward Skin

A new ward skin is now on the PBE:

Empyrean Ward

Preseason 2023

Preseason 2023 continues testing on the PBE this cycle! Check out these links for details on the changes being tested!

"Preseason 2023 changes will begin hitting PBE tomorrow! Before they’re out, we wanted to walk you through all of the changes you can expect to see roll out to PBE over the next few weeks. We’re shipping them a bit early this year to give us time to test changes and gather your feedback, so make sure you get those games in because there’s plenty to try out! 
Housekeeping note: Things will be in a pretty early state when you first see them, so expect changes to things like icons, item and effect names, visual and sound effects, stat values, and more as we continue to test features during PBE. Barring massive table-flips, this preview page won't be updated after publishing. When the patch notes come out, they'll have all the final details as usual."
Want to leave constructive feedback on these changes? Check out the feedback threads below from Riot Triptoid:
"There is a whole new suite of items coming to Preseason 2023! Primarily focused around legendary and mythic tank items, there will also be a couple fighter items being introduced.

New features below: 
  • Radiant Virtue
  • Icathia's Endurance
  • Iceborne Guantlet
  • Goliath's Ascendancy
  • Spear of Shojin
  • Ravenous Hydra
  • Navori Quickblades
  • Seraphs Embrace
  • Rod of Ages
  • Catalyst of Aeon's
Minor Updates: 
  • Sunfire Cape
  • Turbo Chemtank
  • Randuin's Omen
  • Abyssal Mask
These new Items will appear soon on PBE! As players who get a first hand look at this upcoming content, we want to hear your thoughts! Drop your feedback in the thread below!"
"Chemtech Terrain and Dragon is returning to the rift with a whole new shape. 
New features below:
  • Dragon
  • Soul
  • Buff
  • Terrain/Plants
The Chemtech Dragon and Chemtech Terrain will appear soon on PBE! As players who get a first hand look at this upcoming content, we want to hear your thoughts! Drop your feedback in the thread below!"
"Jungle is getting reshaped for Preseason 2023! You will now have a choice of 3 companions that will assist you when clearing the jungle. They will have unique evolutions as you progress through the game. With this, the jungle monster have been adjusted to shape the experience.

New features below: 
  • Jungle Companions
  • Minor Smite Changes
  • Jungle Monster Tuning
  • Leashing and Patience Updates
The new Jungle Changes will appear soon on PBE! As players who get a first hand look at this upcoming content, we want to hear your thoughts! Drop your feedback in the thread below!"
"We have revamped and upgraded the communication system for Preseason 2023. Players now have many and more ways to communicate with their teammates.

New features below:
  • 8 Option Ping Wheel
  • Vision Ping Options
  • Ward Tracking
  • Offscreen Pings
  • Objective Planning
These communication updates will appear soon on PBE! As players who get a first hand look at this upcoming content, we want to hear your thoughts! Drop your feedback in the thread below!"
"Hi everyone, I'm excited to announce that Preseason 2023 will be available test starting tomorrow October 4th. We have quite a few changes planned, below are the individual threads for feedback and bug reporting. 
Preseason 2023 Announcement

Preseason 2023 Sub Threads: 
Like most Preseasons everything is subject to change and we will be making iterations from now until the launch date of Preseason 2023. We value your feedback and discussion as well as your time investment into finding bugs. I will be monitoring these threads frequently, so we can stay on top of bug fixing as well as communicating any community concerns when necessary. 
Hope you guys have fun this year :)"

Miscellaneous

  • New item icons:
  • Loot assets added:
    • Empyrean Grab Bag
      • Contains 3 skin shards worth 975 RP or higher OR 4 skin shards worth 1350 RP or lower.
    • Empyrean Orb
      • Open to reveal a guaranteed random Skin Shard with a chance to obtain a Empyrean Grab Bag.
    • Empyrean Exclusive Pack
      • Contains 3 skin shards worth 1350 RP or lower OR 4 random skin shards worth 975 RP or higher OR 6 skin shards of any value.



Balance Changes

Balance preview from Riot Phroxzon:


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