DATE: 23.06.2026

Patch 26.13: League of Legends Patch 26.13 Notes

Several champions received buffs, particularly ADCs and junglers, while a few faced nerfs to balance gameplay.

Patch Summary

Several champions received buffs, particularly ADCs and junglers, while a few faced nerfs to balance gameplay.

Champions changed17
Buffs8
Nerfs9
Adjustments0

Key Changes

  • »Aphelios receives buffs to his gun damage.
  • »Draven's cooldown on E is reduced and R's damage reduction is lessened.
  • »Kai'Sa's W cooldown is reduced and R shield is increased.

Major Meta Buffs

Aphelios

Aphelios receives buffs to his gun damage.

Draven

Draven's cooldown on E is reduced and R's damage reduction is lessened.

Kai'Sa

Kai'Sa's W cooldown is reduced and R shield is increased.

Bard

Bard's damage has been reduced to make tank builds less powerful.

Ascending Champions

Aphelios
ApheliosAphelios receives buffs to his gun damage.
Draven
DravenDraven's cooldown on E is reduced and R's damage reduction is lessened.
Kai'Sa
Kai'SaKai'Sa's W cooldown is reduced and R shield is increased.

Diminishing Shadows

Bard
BardBard's damage has been reduced to make tank builds less powerful.
Brand
BrandBrand's early passive damage is reduced, but his mana regeneration is increased.

Champion Database

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Role
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Champions Shown

17 champions found

Aphelios icon

Aphelios

buff
adc

Aphelios receives buffs to his gun damage.

buff: Calibrum

Passive Mark Damage: 15 (10% bonus AD) ⇒ 15 (15% bonus AD)

Draven icon

Draven

buff
adc

Draven's cooldown on E is reduced and R's damage reduction is lessened.

buff: E - Stand Aside

Cooldown: 18 / 17 / 16 / 15 / 14s ⇒ 16 / 15 / 14 / 13 / 12s

Kai'Sa icon

Kai'Sa

buff
adc

Kai'Sa's W cooldown is reduced and R shield is increased.

buff: W - Void Seeker

Cooldown: 22 / 20 / 18 / 16 / 14 ⇒ 20 / 18.5 / 17 / 15.5 / 14

Olaf icon

Olaf

buff
jungle

Olaf's Q damage against monsters is increased.

buff: Q - Undertow

Monster Bonus Physical Damage: 20 / 35 / 50 / 65 / 80 ⇒ 20 / 45 / 70 / 95 / 120

Poppy icon

Poppy

buff
jungle

Poppy's Q damage cap against monsters is increased.

buff: Q - Hammer Shock

Monster Damage Cap: 50 / 80 / 110 / 140 / 170 ⇒ 75 / 105 / 135 / 165 / 195

Qiyana icon

Qiyana

buff
jungle

Qiyana's monster damage is increased.

buff: Q - Edge of Ixtal

Monster Damage: 155% ⇒ 175%

Bard icon

Bard

nerf
support

Bard's damage has been reduced to make tank builds less powerful.

nerf: Passive - Traveler's Call

Damage Per Meep: 35 (+10 per 5 Chimes) (+40% AP) ⇒ 30 (+6 per 5 Chimes) (+40% AP)

Brand icon

Brand

nerf
adc

Brand's early passive damage is reduced, but his mana regeneration is increased.

nerf: Base Stats

Base Mana Regeneration: 9 ⇒ 11

Cassiopeia icon

Cassiopeia

nerf
mid

Cassiopeia's health per level has been reduced.

nerf: Base Stats

Health per level: 104 ⇒ 98

K'Sante icon

K'Sante

nerf
top

K'Sante's shield from his E ability has been reduced.

nerf: E - Footwork

Shield: (80 / 120 / 160 / 200 / 240) (+15% bonus health) ⇒ (70 / 112.5 / 155 / 197.5 / 240) (+13.5% bonus health)

LeBlanc icon

LeBlanc

buff
mid

LeBlanc's damage has been increased for her abilities.

buff: R - Mimic

RQ1 / RE1 Damage: 70 / 140 / 210 ⇒ 70 / 150 / 230

Rek'Sai icon

Rek'Sai

nerf
jungle

Rek'Sai's damage has been reduced to balance her power in high ranks.

nerf: E - Furious Bite / Tunnel

Physical Damage: 80 / 108 / 136 / 164 / 192 (64% bonus AD) ⇒ 70 / 95 / 120 / 145 / 170 (60% bonus AD)

Rumble icon

Rumble

nerf
top

Rumble's early damage and staying power have been reduced.

nerf: Q - Flamespitter

Damage: 60 / 85 / 110 / 135 / 160 (100% AP) ⇒ 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 / 150 (105% AP)

Senna icon

Senna

nerf
adc

Senna's farming and damage have been reduced.

nerf: Passive - Absolution

Soul Drop Chance (Senna Kill): 10% ⇒ 5%

Sion icon

Sion

nerf
top

Sion's early lane power and resource access have been reduced.

nerf: Q - Decimating Smash

Min Damage: 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 ⇒ 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90

Vex icon

Vex

buff
mid

Vex is getting a cooldown reduction on her E ability and an adjustment to her R ability's reset window.

buff: E

Cooldown: 13s ⇒ 12s

Zaahen icon

Zaahen

nerf
mid

Zaahen's W ability cooldown has been increased.

nerf: W - Dreaded Return

Cooldown: 16 / 15 / 14 / 13 / 12 ⇒ 14 / 13.5 / 13 / 12.5 / 12

Frequently Asked Questions

Who got buffed in patch 26.13?

Champions that received buffs in patch 26.13 include Aphelios, Draven, Kai'Sa, Olaf, Poppy, Qiyana, LeBlanc, and Vex.

Is Kai'Sa stronger after patch 26.13?

Yes, Kai'Sa's W cooldown has been reduced and her R shield has been increased, making her stronger in this patch.

What are the biggest changes in patch 26.13?

The biggest changes include buffs to several champions like Aphelios and Draven, while notable nerfs were applied to Bard, Brand, and Cassiopeia.

Did LeBlanc receive any changes in patch 26.13?

Yes, LeBlanc received a buff, increasing the damage of her abilities.

What nerfs were made to Sion in patch 26.13?

Sion's early lane power and resource access have been reduced, making him less dominant in the early game.

Patch History