DATE: 11.08.2026

Patch 26.16: League of Legends Patch 26.16 Notes

Azir and Gwen receive buffs, while Bel'Veth, Camille, and Poppy face nerfs in the latest champion adjustments.

Patch Summary

Azir and Gwen receive buffs, while Bel'Veth, Camille, and Poppy face nerfs in the latest champion adjustments.

Champions changed7
Buffs3
Nerfs3
Adjustments1

Key Changes

  • »Azir's Q damage increased for better laning.
  • »Bel'Veth's late game attack speed reduced.
  • »Camille's passive shield reduced, cooldowns improved.

Major Meta Buffs

Azir

Azir's Q damage increased for better laning.

Bel'Veth

Bel'Veth's late game attack speed reduced.

Camille

Camille's passive shield reduced, cooldowns improved.

Gwen

Gwen's passive healing increased.

Ascending Champions

Azir
AzirAzir's Q damage increased for better laning.
Gwen
GwenGwen's passive healing increased.
Kennen
KennenKennen's ultimate damage and resistances increased.

Diminishing Shadows

Bel'Veth
Bel'VethBel'Veth's late game attack speed reduced.
Camille
CamilleCamille's passive shield reduced, cooldowns improved.
Poppy
PoppyPoppy's early game damage reduced, tankiness improved.

Champion Database

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Role
Champions shown7

7 champions found

Azir icon

Azir

buff
mid

Azir's Q damage has been increased to help his laning phase.

buff: Q - Conquering Sands

Damage: 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 140 (+35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55% AP) ⇒ 75 / 95 / 115 / 135 / 155 (+35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55% AP)

Bel'Veth icon

Bel'Veth

nerf
jungle

Bel'Veth's late game attack speed has been reduced.

nerf: Base Stats

Health Growth: 110 ⇒ 105

Camille icon

Camille

nerf
top

Camille's passive shield has been reduced while her cooldowns have been improved.

nerf: Passive - Adaptive Defenses

Shield: 20% Maximum Health ⇒ 10 / 15 / 20 / 25% Maximum Health (levels 1 / 7 / 13 / 19)

Gwen icon

Gwen

buff
top

Gwen's passive healing has been increased.

buff: Passive - A Thousand Cuts

Healing On Champions: 50% post-mitigation, capped to 10-25 (based on level) (+6.5% AP) ⇒ 67% post-mitigation, capped to 12-40 (based on level) (+7% AP)

Kennen icon

Kennen

buff
mid

Kennen's ultimate damage and resistances have been increased.

buff: R - Slicing Maelstrom

Bonus Resistances: 20 / 40 / 60 ⇒ 25 / 50 / 75

Nasus icon

Nasus

adjust
top

Nasus's Q stack generation has been adjusted to balance his jungle and top lane power.

adjust: Q - Siphoning Strike

Stacks: 3, increased to 12 on champions / large minions / monsters ⇒ 4, increased to 10 on champions / large minions / monsters

Poppy icon

Poppy

nerf
top

Poppy's early game damage has been reduced while her tankiness has been improved.

nerf: Base Stats

Attack Damage: 60 ⇒ 56

Frequently Asked Questions

Who got buffed in patch 26.16?

Azir, Gwen, and Kennen received buffs in patch 26.16.

Is Azir stronger after patch 26.16?

Yes, Azir's Q damage has been increased, enhancing his laning phase.

What are the biggest changes in patch 26.16?

The biggest changes include buffs to Azir, Gwen, and Kennen, along with nerfs to Bel'Veth, Camille, and Poppy.

How was Bel'Veth affected in patch 26.16?

Bel'Veth received a nerf, specifically a reduction in her late game attack speed.

Did Camille get stronger or weaker in patch 26.16?

Camille got weaker in patch 26.16 due to a reduction in her passive shield.

Patch History