DATE: 25.08.2026

Patch 26.17: League of Legends Patch 26.17 Notes

Recent champion adjustments include buffs for Aurelion Sol, Cho'Gath, Irelia, LeBlanc, Qiyana, Trundle, and nerfs for Graves, Nasus, Nocturne, Thresh, Vayne, Xerath, with Yasuo and Yone receiving adjustments.

Patch Summary

Recent champion adjustments include buffs for Aurelion Sol, Cho'Gath, Irelia, LeBlanc, Qiyana, Trundle, and nerfs for Graves, Nasus, Nocturne, Thresh, Vayne, Xerath, with Yasuo and Yone receiving adjustments.

Champions changed14
Buffs6
Nerfs6
Adjustments2

Key Changes

  • »Aurelion Sol's W cooldown is reduced for more frequent use.
  • »Cho'Gath's E ability now deals more damage.
  • »Graves' Q ability damage is reduced.

Major Meta Buffs

Aurelion Sol

Aurelion Sol's W cooldown is reduced for more frequent use.

Cho'Gath

Cho'Gath's E ability now deals more damage.

Graves

Graves' Q ability damage is reduced.

Irelia

Irelia's damage and AP ratios are increased.

Ascending Champions

Aurelion Sol
Aurelion SolAurelion Sol's W cooldown is reduced for more frequent use.
Cho'Gath
Cho'GathCho'Gath's E ability now deals more damage.
Irelia
IreliaIrelia's damage and AP ratios are increased.
LeBlanc
LeBlancLeBlanc's attack speed and AP ratios are increased.
Qiyana
QiyanaQiyana's Q damage is increased.

Diminishing Shadows

Graves
GravesGraves' Q ability damage is reduced.
Nasus
NasusNasus' lifesteal from his passive is reduced.
Nocturne
NocturneNocturne's armor and health are slightly reduced.
Thresh
ThreshThresh's E damage is slightly reduced.
Vayne
VayneVayne's health and true damage are reduced.
Xerath
XerathXerath's health and Q damage are reduced.

Champion Database

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14 champions found

Aurelion Sol icon

Aurelion Sol

buff
mid

Aurelion Sol's W cooldown is reduced, allowing for more frequent use.

buff: W - Astral Flight

Cooldown: 22 / 20.5 / 19 / 17.5 / 16s ⇒ 22 / 20 / 18 / 16 / 14s

Cho'Gath icon

Cho'Gath

buff
top

Cho'Gath's E ability now deals more damage.

buff: E - Vorpal Spikes

Base Damage (x3 attacks): 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 ⇒ 30 / 50 / 70 / 90 / 110

Graves icon

Graves

nerf
jungle

Graves' damage from his Q ability is reduced.

nerf: Q - End of the Line

Initial Damage: (+65% bonus AD) ⇒ (+55% bonus AD)

Irelia icon

Irelia

buff
top

Irelia's damage and AP ratios are increased.

buff: Q - Bladesurge

Damage: (+70% AD) ⇒ (+80% AD)

LeBlanc icon

LeBlanc

buff
mid

LeBlanc's attack speed and AP ratios are increased.

buff: Base Stats

Attack Speed Ratio: 0.4 ⇒ 0.625

Nasus icon

Nasus

nerf
top

Nasus' lifesteal from his passive is reduced.

nerf: Passive - Soul Eater

Life Steal: 12 / 18 / 24% ⇒ 10 / 15 / 20%

Nocturne icon

Nocturne

nerf
jungle

Nocturne's armor and health are slightly reduced.

nerf: Base Stats

Armor: 38 ⇒ 36

Qiyana icon

Qiyana

buff
jungle

Qiyana's Q damage is increased.

buff: Q - Elemental Wrath

Damage: 70 / 100 / 130 / 160 / 190 ⇒ 80 / 110 / 140 / 170 / 200

Thresh icon

Thresh

nerf
support

Thresh's E damage is slightly reduced.

nerf: E - Flay

Active Damage: 75 / 120 / 165 / 210 / 255 ⇒ 65 / 110 / 155 / 200 / 245

Trundle icon

Trundle

buff
jungle

Trundle's attack speed from his W is increased.

buff: W - Frozen Domain

Attack Speed: 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90% ⇒ 30 / 50 / 70 / 90 / 110%

Vayne icon

Vayne

nerf
adc

Vayne's health and true damage are reduced.

nerf: Base Stats

Health: 550 + 103/Level ⇒ 580 + 98/Level

Xerath icon

Xerath

nerf
mid

Xerath's health and Q damage are reduced.

nerf: Base Stats

Health: 596 ⇒ 575

Yasuo icon

Yasuo

adjust
mid

Yasuo's critical strike damage penalty is reduced.

adjust: Passive - Way of the Wanderer

Critical Strike Damage Reduction: -10% ⇒ -5%

Yone icon

Yone

adjust
mid

Yone's critical strike damage penalty is reduced.

adjust: Passive - Way of the Hunter

Critical Strike Damage Reduction: -10% ⇒ -5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Who got buffed in patch 26.17?

Champions that received buffs in patch 26.17 include Aurelion Sol, Cho'Gath, Irelia, LeBlanc, Qiyana, Trundle.

Is Graves stronger after patch 26.17?

No, Graves received a nerf in patch 26.17, with a reduction in damage from his Q ability.

What are the biggest changes in patch 26.17?

Significant changes include buffs to Aurelion Sol, Cho'Gath, Irelia, LeBlanc, Qiyana, and Trundle, while Graves, Nasus, Nocturne, Thresh, Vayne, and Xerath received nerfs.

Did Vayne get nerfed in patch 26.17?

Yes, Vayne's health and true damage were reduced in patch 26.17.

How did Yasuo and Yone change in patch 26.17?

Both Yasuo and Yone had their critical strike damage penalties reduced in patch 26.17.

Patch History