League of Legends: New Assassin Items Revealed for 2024 Preseason

Embrace the Power of Assassins with Exciting New Additions

For avid League of Legends players, the thrill of landing a single, decisive blow on an enemy is what defines the essence of being an assassin. Whether they dominate the mid lane or prowl the jungle, their insatiable bloodlust takes them across the map. Now, Riot Games has unveiled a sneak peek into the highly anticipated 2024 preseason, which is poised to unleash exciting enhancements to the assassin item lineup. These additions promise to further augment the incredible strengths wielded by these champions. However, in an effort to maintain the overall health and balance of the game, Riot is retiring two existing items—Duskblade of Draktharr and Prowler’s Claw.

A New Arsenal for Assassins

Assassins will be granted access to four thrilling new Legendary-tier item options as they continue on their deadly one-shotting journeys. Let’s take a closer look at each of these items:

1. Voltaic Cyclosword: Harnessing Energized Power

Embodying the “energized” passive found in popular items like Rapid Firecannon, Stormrazor, and Statikk Shiv, Voltaic Cyclosword introduces this dynamic concept to the assassin role. With a fully energized attack, melee assassins can now inflict a staggering 99-percent slow on their enemies. This electrifying addition is set to send shockwaves through the battlefield.

2. Profane Hydra: Unleash Devastating Area-of-Effect Strikes

Profane Hydra mirrors the newly-reworked Ravenous Hydra, boasting an active area-of-effect slash. Not only does this item offer champions a considerable amount of lethality, but it also provides them with the power to rain down devastation on their foes in a wider radius. Prepare to witness the carnage unleashed by this deadly weapon.

3. Hubris: Seek Champion Kills and Claim Glory

Hubris, a single-word-named item, beckons players to relentlessly pursue champion kills. By doing so, they will be richly rewarded with bonus stats and stacks for a specific duration. This all-new item introduces a unique stack called “statues.” Each statue grants a whopping 10 attack damage when a kill is secured and lasts for one minute. Hubris fuels the thirst for vengeance and empowers assassins to rise above their enemies.

4. Opportunity: Stalk, Strike, and Swiftly Escape

Opportunity is another enticing addition that challenges players to stalk their prey. By successfully eliminating targeted champions, assassins will be blessed with bonus lethality. Additionally, this item offers a surge in movement speed, allowing them to vanish swiftly from the scene. With Opportunity in their hands, assassins can become the shadows that strike fear into the hearts of their adversaries.

Serylda’s Grudge Receives an Update

Among the existing assassin items, Serylda’s Grudge is the only one undergoing modifications at the outset of the preseason. This item, which is typically favored by AD champions, irrespective of being assassins, is considered the AD counterpart of Rylai’s Crystal Scepter. To balance its impact, Riot is significantly reducing the threshold for the slow effect to activate. Henceforth, enemies will only be slowed if attacked by this item when their health falls below fifty percent. As compensation, champions that wield Serylda’s Grudge will receive a 12-percent lethality armor penetration. Prepare for tactical adjustments as this item undergoes a transformation.

Experience the New Items in Action

If you’re eager to try out these exciting additions to the assassin arsenal, as well as other new items across various classes, head to League of Legends‘ PBE starting today. Quench your thirst for blood and savor the power bound within these game-changing items. Do note that the beloved Duskblade will still be available on live servers until the changes take effect for the start of the 2024 season. Get ready to embrace the darkness and unleash unparalleled destruction!

Assassins are getting some new toys. Image via Riot Games