Patch 26.1

Smolder
Reduced crit scaling on Q ability.
Nerf
adc
mid
Confidence: mediumAbove-the-fold summary
Nerf - Smolder.
- Reduced crit scaling on Q.
TL;DR
Reduced crit scaling on Q ability.
- Reduced crit scaling on Q.
Exact Patch Notes
Q - Super Scorcher Breath
Crit Scaling decreased.
Evidence quotes
“Crit Scaling: Up to 1.75/2.15x ⇒ 50% of bonus crit damage (Up to 1.5/1.65x) (also affects passive Q stacks)”Q - Super Scorcher BreathOfficial patch notes
What It Means
ADC
Applies to: Smolder
- Reduced crit scaling on Q.
Mid
Applies to: Smolder
- Reduced crit scaling on Q.
Change History
Related Champions
- Cassiopeia: Increased base movement speed and improved passive movement speed buff effectiveness.
- Samira: Buffed damage on Q and R abilities, improving both non-crit and crit damage.
- Aphelios: Reduced damage on several abilities, affecting overall damage output.
- Caitlyn: Reduced critical scaling on passive and ultimate.
- Tristana: Reduced non-crit and crit damage on E ability.
- Nilah: Reduced attack speed growth and damage on Q ability.