Wild Rift’s Patch 6.2, titled “Powers Unbound” (also known as Soulforce Awakening), is shaping up to be one of the most feature-rich updates in the game’s history. The patch builds upon the Dual Nova event and introduces new champions, a massive progression system, reworked items and enchantments, map changes, behavioural improvements, ranked system tweaks, and much more.
Soulforce Awakening Event in Wild Rift Patch 6.2
The 6.2 Patch is all set to launch on July 17, 2025 (UTC). The heart of Patch 6.2 is the Soulforce Awakening event, which encourages players to explore six emotional energies: Fun, Friendly, Battle, Hard Work, Growth, and Collection through various game modes, missions, and interactions.
Progressing in the event fills a Soulforce Box displayed via a stunning stained-glass interface in-game. The box features 12 reward tiers, offering items like Ore, Trial Cards, and exclusive Aurora chroma skins, with a guaranteed chroma skin every 10 draws.
New Champions Join the Rift
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Three cosmic-themed champions make their debut in this patch:
Aurora – The Witch Between Worlds
- A high-mobility AP assassin/mage
- Phases between the spirit and material realms
- Temporary invincibility makes her ideal for ambushes and assassination plays
Bard – The Wandering Caretaker
- A roam-heavy support
- Places portals for fast map traversal and uses meeps to enhance basic attacks
- His ultimate freezes all units in an area, ideal for both offense and defense
Vel’Koz – The Eye of the Void
- A long-range artillery mage
- Excels at precision-based magic burst damage
- Dominates from the backline using well-placed skillshots
Champion Reworks & Balance Changes in Wild Rift Patch 6.2
Galio
- Reworked to solidify his identity as a tank-support
- Shield of Durand and other abilities now scale better with tanky builds
Swain
- Receives enhanced scaling and damage output
- His ultimate transformation is now more impactful in teamfights
Marksmen Updates
Buffs to critical-based ADCs including:
- Varus, Ashe, Zeri, Vayne, and Miss Fortune
- Improved crit scaling, mobility, and durability for late-game relevance
Items & Enchantments Overhaul
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Retuned Core Crit Items:
- Bloodthirster – More lifesteal and sustain
- Infinity Edge – Better scaling for crit-based ADCs
- Essence Reaver – Now adds movement speed and burst after attacks
New Item: Soul Transfer
- Each critical hit spawns a clone that mimics your auto-attacks
- Highly effective for sustained DPS and skirmishes
Enchantment System Rework
- Role-specific changes offer clearer choices
- Promotes build diversity across all playstyles
Map and Gameplay Enhancements
New Jungle Monster: Enchanted Piggy
- Spawns near Baron/Dragon pits
- Defeating it grants gold, XP, and summons an Enchanted Piglet that charges enemy turrets
Brush and Map Tweaks
- Adjusted brush around Dragon Pit improves vision and tactics
- Easter eggs added clever plays like smart ward placements now reward extra gold
Faster Early-Game Tempo
- Turret plating falls earlier
- Epic monsters like Baron spawn sooner, increasing tempo in early-game skirmishes
Player Behavior Score System, Game Modes, & Skins
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The Player Behavior Score System is a new feature in Wild Rift that assigns players a score between 0 and 350 based on their in-game conduct. Players with high scores enjoy full access to all game features, while those with lower scores face restrictions such as limited access to Ranked matches, chat, pings, and certain game modes. Consistently positive behavior allows players to recover lost points over time.
Games Mode Ultimate Spellbook Mode
- Now includes pre-game ultimate selection
- Mid-game rerolls offer new strategic depth
Game Mode AAA ARAM Overhaul
- Revamped visuals and 60+ new Spellbook-style cards
- Adds Animal Archetypes for chaotic fun
Exquisite Skins: The developers are also introducing a new skin tier called Exquisite. Skins in this tier will feature premium recolors, upgraded models and textures, along with entirely new splash art to reflect their elevated quality. Here are some of the inclusions:
- Star Guardian Jinx (Exquisite)
- Arclight Vel’Koz
- Mystical Herald Bard
- High Noon Yone & Kha’Zix
- Summer Party Yasuo
- Omega Squad Veigar and more.
Ranked & Wild Pass
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Ranked Season 18
Ranked Season 18 is set to begin on July 17, bringing some key changes to how progression works across the game. From this season onward, player progress will count toward both the Normal and Legendary Ranked Queues, making it easier to climb regardless of your chosen path. Additionally, the Grandmaster tier has been expanded to include three separate divisions, allowing for more accurate matchmaking and competition at the top end. As a bonus for competitive players, a free Galio-themed Ranked skin will be awarded as the seasonal reward for reaching the required tier before the season ends.
Wild Pass
- Primary Wild Pass: Wondertown Lillia
- Secondary Wild Pass: Battlecast Urgot
With the addition of three otherworldly champions, a stunning progression system, gameplay refinements, and the debut of a behavior system that promotes fairness, this patch is a must-play for new and veteran players alike.
