HextechHub Weekly Recap: Riot’s Updates, Community Buzz, and Champion Win Rates (March 2, 2025)
Summoner’s Rift never sleeps, and neither do we! This week in League of Legends, Riot made some big announcements, the community had a lot to say (as usual), and the meta continues to shift. Let’s break it all down in this week’s recap.
Riot Rolls Back: The Return of Hextech Chests & Champion Price Cuts
Riot has finally listened to player feedback and brought back Hextech Chests, while also slashing Blue Essence prices across the board!
- You can now earn up to 10 Hextech Chests per Act—8 through the free seasonal pass and 2 via the Honor system.
- All champion prices have been reduced by 50% in Blue Essence to make the game more accessible to new and returning players.
This is a huge win for the community, proving once again that player feedback matters!
📌 More details: Riot Games Official Announcement
Exalted Skins Under Scrutiny: Riot Promises Quality Upgrades
If you thought the recent Exalted skins were overpriced and underwhelming, you’re not alone. The community has been roasting them online, and Riot is taking notice.
- Riot has delayed future Exalted skin releases to improve quality.
- The overly aggressive ads for these skins in the client will be toned down.
Good call, Riot. Maybe next time, listen before the backlash?
Community Corner: Reddit Debates & Fan Petitions
Reddit never fails to deliver some spicy LoL discussions, and this week’s hot topic was champion scaling and win rates.
- A deep-dive analysis into scaling champions sparked intense debates over who dominates late game.
- Fan petitions for new balancing approaches gained traction, demanding Riot address the power creep.
Want to weigh in? Check out the discussion:
🔗 Scaling Champions Analysis on Reddit
Champion Win Rates: Who’s Climbing the Ladder?
The meta is shifting, and these champions are owning the Rift this week:
🥇 Cho’Gath (53.42% WR) – The Void beast is absolutely devouring his foes.
🥈 Quinn (53.39% WR) – This airborne menace continues to punish mispositioned enemies.
🥉 Nilah (53.27% WR) – This underrated pick is gaining serious traction in high elo.
Are they OP or just misunderstood? You decide!
📌 Full champion tier list: Check U.GG
Upcoming Event: First Stand Tournament (March 10, 2025 – Seoul, Korea)
Mark your calendars, esports fans! The First Stand Tournament is set to begin on March 10th in Seoul, South Korea. This international event will showcase the best League teams from around the world.
Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the action!
📌 Official tournament details: Riot Games News
Final Thoughts: GG WP or Riot Still Inting?
This week has been a rollercoaster, but overall, Riot seems to be making some positive changes. What do you think?
💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Do you like the Hextech Chest return, or are you still salty about the Exalted skins? Let us know!
Until next week—may your LP be high and your tilt be low.
