Patch 26.12: League of Legends Patch 26.12 Notes
Recent champion changes include buffs for Aatrox, Gwen, Hwei, Jax, Sylas, Syndra, Tristana, and Yuumi, while Lee Sin, Nocturne, Orianna, Ryze, Varus, and Xin Zhao received nerfs.
Patch Summary
Recent champion changes include buffs for Aatrox, Gwen, Hwei, Jax, Sylas, Syndra, Tristana, and Yuumi, while Lee Sin, Nocturne, Orianna, Ryze, Varus, and Xin Zhao received nerfs.
Key Changes
- »Aatrox's Q damage has been increased.
- »Gwen's early game damage and attack speed have been improved.
- »Hwei received buffs to his Q and E abilities to improve his performance.
Major Meta Buffs
Aatrox
Aatrox's Q damage has been increased.
Gwen
Gwen's early game damage and attack speed have been improved.
Hwei
Hwei received buffs to his Q and E abilities to improve his performance.
Jax
Jax's mana cost and damage have been increased.
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Champion Database
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Aatrox
buffAatrox's Q damage has been increased.
Sweet Spot Bonus Damage: 70 ⇒ 75

Gwen
buffGwen's early game damage and attack speed have been improved.
Base Damage Per Snip: 10/13.5/17/20.5/24 ⇒ 10/14/18/22/26

Hwei
buffHwei received buffs to his Q and E abilities to improve his performance.
QQ Damage: 50 / 80 / 110 / 140 / 170 (+70% AP) (+3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7% Target Max HP) ⇒ 50 / 80 / 110 / 140 / 170 (+80% AP) (+3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7% Target Max HP)

Jax
buffJax's mana cost and damage have been increased.
Mana Cost: 65 ⇒ 50

Nocturne
nerfNocturne's Q damage has been decreased.
Damage: 65 / 110 / 155 / 200 / 245 ⇒ 65 / 105 / 145 / 185 / 225

Orianna
nerfOrianna's base health and damage have been reduced.
Base Health: 585 ⇒ 565

Ryze
nerfRyze's base health and AD have been decreased.
Base Health: 645 ⇒ 620

Sylas
buffSylas received buffs to his Q and W abilities.
Initial Damage: 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 (+40% AP) ⇒ 40 / 65 / 90 / 115 / 140 (+45% AP)

Syndra
buffSyndra's health and Q damage have been increased.
Base Health: 563 ⇒ 583

Tristana
buffTristana's AD growth and Q mana cost have been improved.
AD Growth: 2.9 ⇒ 3.4

Varus
nerfVarus received nerfs to his passive and abilities, reducing his damage output.
On Non-Champ Kill AS: +50% AS ⇒ +30% AS

Xin Zhao
nerfXin Zhao's healing and mana costs have been reduced.
Healing: 3 / 4 / 5% Max HP (+45 / 55 / 80% AP) ⇒ 2 / 3.5 / 5% Max HP (+40 / 50 / 70% AP)

Yuumi
buffYuumi received buffs to her AP ratios for healing and shielding.
Heal Amount: 20 - 110 (+25% AP) (Levels 1 - 18) ⇒ 20 - 110 (+30% AP) (Levels 1 - 18)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who got buffed in patch 26.12?
Champions that received buffs in patch 26.12 include Aatrox, Gwen, Hwei, Jax, Sylas, Syndra, Tristana, and Yuumi.
Is Lee Sin stronger after patch 26.12?
No, Lee Sin received a nerf in patch 26.12, resulting in reduced damage.
What are the biggest changes in patch 26.12?
The biggest changes include buffs to several champions like Aatrox and Gwen, and nerfs to champions like Lee Sin and Orianna.
Did Varus get nerfed in patch 26.12?
Yes, Varus received nerfs to his passive and abilities, which reduced his overall damage output.
Is Yuumi stronger after patch 26.12?
Yes, Yuumi received buffs to her AP ratios for healing and shielding, making her stronger in this patch.