When Riot Games drops a new patch, the League community doesn’t just analyze it — they roast it, exaggerate it, and turn it into meme gold. Patch 15.5 is no exception.
From Reddit threads filled with copium and hopium to pro players posting sarcastic tweets, the funniest reactions to Patch 15.5 spread faster than any balance change. This article collects the highlights: the memes, the drama, and the inside jokes that made Patch 15.5 one of the most entertaining updates of the year.
1. The Eternal Struggle: Buffs and Nerfs
Overdramatic Nerf Reactions
Kai’Sa’s slight nerfs in Patch 15.5 sparked full-blown mourning posts:
- “Kai’Sa mains forming support groups as we speak.”
- Fake gravestone images labeled “RIP Kai’Sa 2018–2025.”
ADC mains spammed “League of Bruisers” memes, claiming Riot killed their role again.
Buff Complaints
When Ornn and other tanks got buffs, Reddit exploded with:
- “Ah yes, Riot buffed Ornn again. Can’t wait for 50-minute games.”
- Meme template: “Nobody: … Riot: Tank buffs.”
The humor wasn’t about numbers — it was about the predictability of Riot’s balance cycle.
2. Meme Templates Take Over
“This Is Fine” Dog
The iconic dog in a burning house appeared countless times:
- Captioned with: “ADC players after crit item nerfs.”
Spongebob Memes
- “Ight, Imma Head Out” every time junglers saw longer dragon timers.
- “Spongebob Mocking” used to parody Riot’s explanation of changes.
Drake Format
- Top panel rejecting “balance changes.”
- Bottom panel celebrating “new Lux skin.”
The funniest part? Players weren’t even joking — half the patch conversation was about skins.
3. Pro Players Join the Fun
Professional players aren’t immune to memes. Their tweets after Patch 15.5 were some of the funniest takes.
- Jungler’s sarcasm: “Riot buffed Jarvan IV? Guess I’ll just EQ-flash my way through solo queue.”
- ADC player’s despair: “They nerfed Kai’Sa? Guess it’s time to dust off my Jhin cosplay again.”
- Support pro joke: “Enchanter nerfs just mean I get to be an engage bot again, right? RIGHT?”
The funniest part is how quickly pros lean into the jokes fans already make.
4. Clash Weekend Chaos
Patch 15.5 landed right before a Clash weekend, creating pure comedy:
- “Clash is basically ARAM this weekend, nobody knows the new meta.”
- Players spamming Clash Copium Copypasta™: “We didn’t lose because of drafts, we lost because Riot buffed Ornn again.”
Some Discord servers renamed themselves “Clash Copium Support Group.”
5. Copium vs Hopium
The eternal League cycle:
- Copium posts: “The nerfs don’t matter, I’ll still 1v9 with Kai’Sa.”
- Hopium posts: “This patch is finally the one that balances jungle.”
Subreddit comments often spiraled into chains of copium, hopium, and delusionalium.
6. Creative Community Edits
Video editors went wild after Patch 15.5:
- Before & After Montages showing champions pre- and post-nerf, edited with clown music.
- Fake trailers like “League of Tanks: Ornn Edition.”
- Meme edits splicing Riot’s patch notes with WWE entrance music whenever a buffed champion appeared.
7. Discord & Reddit Meltdowns
The funniest chaos always happens in real time.
- Discord servers: All-caps shouting matches like, “NERFING KAI’SA = GAME DEAD.”
- Custom emojis: Tank Ornn flexing muscles, ADC crying Pepe.
- Reddit top posts: “We asked for Kai’Sa nerfs and Riot gave us depression.”
8. The Real Focus: Skins
Half the memes weren’t even about balance. Instead, players spammed:
- “Balance? Who cares, the new Lux skin makes up for everything.”
- “Lux gets buffed every patch she gets a skin — coincidence? I think not.”
The funniest reaction chain: someone posted “Buff for Lux incoming” before reading the notes — and was right.
9. The “Every Patch Ever” Memes
Patch 15.5 reactions also included timeless jokes about Riot’s balance cycle:
- “Riot buffs a champ → they become broken → Riot nerfs them into the ground → repeat.”
- Meme: “League of Legends: A 2009 beta still in balance testing.”
10. Why These Reactions Matter
The humor isn’t just memes — it’s community bonding.
- Memes soften the frustration of balance changes.
- Pro jokes make patches feel less serious.
- Shared laughter makes even bad nerfs entertaining.
Without these reactions, patch notes would just be numbers — instead, they become entertainment events.
Conclusion
Patch 15.5 might have shifted champions, items, and meta balance, but its funniest reactions made it unforgettable. From meme templates to sarcastic pro takes, the comedy reminded us why the League community is one of the most creative in gaming.
So next time a patch drops, don’t just read the notes — check Reddit, Twitter, and Discord. Because half the fun isn’t in the balance changes… it’s in the copium and hopium memes that follow.
