- Wild Rift's Patch 7.0 Update will bring in the all-new Ionia Map for everyone.
- The Patch theme is based on the Chinese "Year of the Horse" Festive Celebrations.
- Lots of exciting new skin, events and gameplay modes to come!
Patch 7.0 Update is almost here and the developers at Riot Games, Inc will let Wild Rift explore lots of interesting additions and improvements. The Wild Rift Patch 7.0 update is scheduled for January 22nd, and will be showcasing lots of intriguing events and skins. Here are some exciting upcoming gameplay changes, new champion additions, gameplay modes, new skins, and more.
Wild Rift Patch 7.0 Update: Ionia Celebration Overview
The Ionia Celebration Patch Update is mainly themed around the Chinese “Year of the Horse” celebration. The new patch will introduce new exciting Festive-themed additions and gameplay UI. Starting January 22nd, the Devs will be replacing the Bandle City gameplay map with the all-new Ionia Rift map.
The Ionia Rift map will be featuring new map additions making it thrilling to battle on for all players. The map additions are:
- Optimization of Vision Clarity: The new maps will feature enhanced battlefield visibility and adjusted distribution of terrain barriers and brush in the jungle. This will in turn bring more clarity to the Rift via a much more brighter vision.
- Spirit Flower: Once a teammate dies, the Rift will show its respect by putting a flower down. You or your ally can pick it up and carry their energy forward, so the fallen can help your team even from the fountain. You will also receive a Sprit Flower whenever you lose your jungle monster to enemy champions.
- Mid Lane Wind Zone: This will give all midlaners a special movement boost, making it easier for them to roam and support their allies across the map.
- Monster Respawn Timing Visibility: The Devs has increased the Spawn timer visibility making it easier to keep track of your jungle monsters.
New Champion releases and Item additions
Smolder
To kick off Wild Rift’s Patch 7.0, Smolder will be the newest champion joining the rift this patch. The new ADC champion is also known as the Fiery Fledgeling, with an impressive damage scaling that makes it a powerful late game champion.
One of Smolder’s most powerful ability is that it can summon its mum to aid it in battle, spraying hot flames upon enemies across it’s path. It is indeed a worthy new addition to the wild Rift Champions Roster.
Mel
Another champion hero who will debut in Wild Rift Patch 7.0 is Mel. Popular Arcane anime character, Mel Medarda will finally be making her debut in Wild Rift this season. She is a versatile mage that can be played as a Midlaner or Support.
One of Mel’s most notable ability is her second skill which mirrors enemy’s attacks against her, reflecting it directly at them. This will actually bring forward exciting outplays that could easily change the tide of Battle.
New Item additions
The devs also highlighted a few extra adjustments or additions to the Wild Rift’s Item build roster. They are as follows:
- Abyssal Mask: This new item will greatly boosts Mage tank champions stats making them more tankier and scarier.
- Hollow Radiance: This new item will grant extra magic resist and magic damage, making it easier to clear minion waves.
- Guinsoo’s Rageblade: This item will further boost the damage output of one-hit marksman champions making them more dangerous on the Rift.
Wild Rift Patch 7.0 “Ionia Celebrations” Update: Game modes
Arena mode
The Arena gameplay mode will also be returning in this patch allowing you and your duo to brawl it out with 14 other players. The Arena map will be optimized making it more akin to this Patch theme.
AAA-ARAM
Starting from Patch 7.0 update, the AAA-ARAM mode will be a permanent gameplay mode for all players. The Devs has also optimized the Runes in AAA ARAM. Now, you’ll not only receive more appropriate Runes based on the champion you’re playing, but also better options overall.
In short, you won’t be receiving Runes that is not suitable for your champion. The Devs will also be introducing a brand-new mechanic: Flying Swords. I really can’t wait for this new feature to release in this new patch, as it allows each champion to bring their own unique blades to battle.
Wild Rift Patch 7.0 Update: Ranked Season, Wild Pass, and More Skins
Ranked Season 20 and Wild Pass
- The Ranked Season 20 will start on January 22nd with a new Teemo skin as a free reward.
- The new Wild Pass will showcase Food Spirits Ziggs skin as the main skin of the pass.
- The Second Wild Pass would feature Janitor Thresh skin.
The Devs will also be introducing new updates to the skin collection system. You will now be able to pick customization items for your favorite skins, allowing you to preview your preset items on the collection page.
There will be plenty of new skins for players to grab as well, which include the Lunar Guardian skins, Cosmic skins, Dragonmancer skins, and lots more!
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