Riot Games has decided to hold off on implementing the 'Last Hit Indicator' for ranked matches, a feature originally introduced to help ease new players into the game.

The 'Last Hit Indicator', which allows players to see exactly when to land the killing blow on a minion, was already present in Quick Play and Co-op vs. AI. Following the 26.13 patch on the 24th, it was updated to include Normal Draft and ranked queues. The developers stated, 'We confirmed that it is significantly more helpful for new players to clear minions, and they have expressed a desire to continue using this feature as they progress into Normal and ranked games.'

However, user reactions were mixed. While some welcomed the addition of a feature to help new players adapt, others pointed out that 'last hitting' is a core element that determines laning skill, arguing that it is not suitable for ranked games.

Riot Games has since decided to put the introduction of the Last Hit Indicator in ranked games on hold. The developers explained, 'We want to collect more data and feedback before deciding whether to apply this feature to ranked games,' adding, 'We plan to keep it active in Quick Play, Co-op vs. AI, and Normal Draft to collect data and make improvements.'

In addition, the 26.13 patch included the new champion 'Roc', the restoration of 5-man ranked queues, a reporting function for direct messages between players, and the ability to link Riot and Discord accounts. Furthermore, balance adjustments were made for champions, items, and ARAM: Chaos.