DATE: 09.09.2026

Patch 26.18: League of Legends Patch 26.18 Notes

Recent champion changes include nerfs to Bard, Cassiopeia, Nautilus, Seraphine, Syndra, Zeri, and buffs to Ekko, Kassadin, Master Yi, Viego, and Zaahen.

Patch Summary

Recent champion changes include nerfs to Bard, Cassiopeia, Nautilus, Seraphine, Syndra, Zeri, and buffs to Ekko, Kassadin, Master Yi, Viego, and Zaahen.

Champions changed11
Buffs5
Nerfs6
Adjustments0

Key Changes

  • »Bard's durability has been reduced.
  • »Cassiopeia's laning power has been reduced.
  • »Ekko's Q mana cost has been reduced and damage increased.

Major Meta Buffs

Bard

Bard's durability has been reduced.

Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia's laning power has been reduced.

Ekko

Ekko's Q mana cost has been reduced and damage increased.

Kassadin

Kassadin's Q and R damage have been increased.

Ascending Champions

Ekko
EkkoEkko's Q mana cost has been reduced and damage increased.
Kassadin
KassadinKassadin's Q and R damage have been increased.
Master Yi
Master YiMaster Yi's armor growth and R move speed have been increased.
Viego
ViegoViego's attack damage growth and passive heal have been improved.
Zaahen
ZaahenZaahen received a buff to his Q ability's damage and cooldown behavior.

Diminishing Shadows

Bard
BardBard's durability has been reduced.
Cassiopeia
CassiopeiaCassiopeia's laning power has been reduced.
Nautilus
NautilusNautilus's attack damage and Q damage have been reduced.
Seraphine
SeraphineSeraphine's E cooldown has been increased.
Syndra
SyndraSyndra's passive and W cooldown have been adjusted.
Zeri
ZeriZeri's W damage has been reduced.

Champion Database

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11 champions found

Bard icon

Bard

nerf
support

Bard's durability has been reduced.

nerf: Base Stats

Armor: 34 + 5/Level ⇒ 32 + 4.7/Level

Cassiopeia icon

Cassiopeia

nerf
mid

Cassiopeia's laning power has been reduced.

nerf: Passive - Serpentine Grace

Move Speed Bonus: 6% - 40% (based on level) ⇒ 5% - 36% (based on level)

Ekko icon

Ekko

buff
jungle

Ekko's Q mana cost has been reduced and damage increased.

buff: Q - Timewinder

Mana Cost: 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 ⇒ 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80

Kassadin icon

Kassadin

buff
mid

Kassadin's Q and R damage have been increased.

buff: Q - Null Sphere

Ability Power Ratio: 70% AP ⇒ 80% AP

Master Yi icon

Master Yi

buff
jungle

Master Yi's armor growth and R move speed have been increased.

buff: Base Stats

Armor Growth: 33 + 4.5/Level ⇒ 33 + 5/Level

Nautilus icon

Nautilus

nerf
support

Nautilus's attack damage and Q damage have been reduced.

nerf: Base Stats

Attack Damage: 61 + 3.3/Level ⇒ 58 + 3.3/Level

Seraphine icon

Seraphine

nerf
support

Seraphine's E cooldown has been increased.

nerf: E - Beat Drop

Cooldown: 11 / 10.5 / 10 / 9.5 / 9s ⇒ 11s

Syndra icon

Syndra

nerf
mid

Syndra's passive and W cooldown have been adjusted.

nerf: Passive - Transcendent

Splinter Mana: 20 - 255 ⇒ 20 - 199

Viego icon

Viego

buff
jungle

Viego's attack damage growth and passive heal have been improved.

buff: Base Stats

Attack Damage Growth: 3.5 ⇒ 4

Zeri icon

Zeri

nerf
adc

Zeri's W damage has been reduced.

nerf: W - Ultrashock Laser

Damage: 30 / 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 (+120% tAD) ⇒ 30 / 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 (+100% tAD)

Zaahen icon

Zaahen

buff
top

Zaahen received a buff to his Q ability's damage and cooldown behavior.

buff: Q - The Darkin Glaive

NEW Cooldown Behavior: If Q is active, it is now placed on Cooldown immediately upon being put in Resurrection

Frequently Asked Questions

Who got buffed in patch 26.18?

In patch 26.18, Ekko, Kassadin, Master Yi, Viego, and Zaahen received buffs.

Is Cassiopeia stronger after patch 26.18?

No, Cassiopeia has been nerfed in patch 26.18, reducing her laning power.

What are the biggest changes in patch 26.18?

The biggest changes include buffs to Ekko, Kassadin, Master Yi, Viego, and Zaahen, along with nerfs to Bard, Cassiopeia, Nautilus, Seraphine, Syndra, and Zeri.

Did Bard receive any changes in patch 26.18?

Yes, Bard's durability has been reduced in patch 26.18.

How did Master Yi change in patch 26.18?

Master Yi received buffs to his armor growth and increased move speed while using his ultimate ability.

Patch History