Wild Rift patch 4.0 notes: Zeri and Zoe release, inhibitor respawns, more

❘ Published: 2023-01-11T21:10:57

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Wild Rift patch 4.0 is locked in, bringing Zeri and Zoe’s release, alongside many other gameplay changes, including inhibitor respawns. Here are the full patch notes

Wild Rift patch 4.0 is finally here, showcasing brand-new changes targeted toward evolving the Rift. Two brand new Wild rift champions, tank item revamps, and the return of ultra-rapid fire have all been revealed.

With all these changes, patch 4.0 looks to be a massive adjustment that should shake up the Wild Rift meta. Here is everything we know about patch 4.0.

What is changing in Wild Rift patch 4.0?

New champions Zeri and Zoe

Zeri and Zoe release throughout Wild Rift patch 4.0. As for their release date dates, it’s been officially revealed that they will launch separately — with Zoe releasing during the base patch and Zeri in patch 4.0b. The official release date for Wild Rift Zoe is on January 12 at 00:01 UTC and the official release date for Wild Rift Zeri is on February 24 at 00:01 UTC.

Inhibitor respawns and turret burns

Wild Rift snowballs after the first inhibitor turret goes down, launching super minions that spawn until the game ends. And though the snowball got less extreme as the developers corrected various issues surrounding the game’s pacing, these inhibitor towers create such a massive lead for whoever destroys them because they never respawned.

But in Wild Rift patch 4.0, at an unspecified date, they’re implementing Inhibitor respawns. These won’t be towers, but just non-attacking structures that serve as a meat shield to protect the base.

Wild Rift was meant to be a fast-paced game, so this will slow down the games drastically. To compensate for this, it appears the developers are adding turret burns during the latter stages. In essence, turrets will lose health as the game progresses, speeding up the pacing.

Tank item changes

The developers stated that tanks will be the next on their list for changes. 3.4 was for the jungle, and 3.3 was for the support role.

They’re implementing brand-new item changes to many of the tank items, creating a focus on aggressive, more visible plays. In essence, they’re switching up tank item abilities, creating a more active effect on gameplay. Check out the official video for a more specific description.

Return of Ultra Rapid Fire

Wild Rift patch 4.0 marks the return of URF. But this time around, they’re testing a new feature for smite. Instead of being an active, the summoner spell will automatically execute jungle camps nearby. Though they haven’t stated it in the video, they’re likely testing this to see if it works and feels okay, and very well may add the feature into the game if it goes well.

After all, Wild Rift is meant to streamline many of the processes from League PC, and smites often become a huge conflicting factor, resulting in toxicity and blame. This is a prime example of Player Dynamics, where Riot is attempting to improve the game state by simplifying the mechanics and qualms that surround the gameplay.

You can find the full Wild Rift patch 4.0 notes below, courtesy of Riot.