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.
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.
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Bard
nerfBard's durability has been reduced.
Armor: 34 + 5/Level ⇒ 32 + 4.7/Level

Cassiopeia
nerfCassiopeia's laning power has been reduced.
Move Speed Bonus: 6% - 40% (based on level) ⇒ 5% - 36% (based on level)

Ekko
buffEkko's Q mana cost has been reduced and damage increased.
Mana Cost: 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 ⇒ 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80

Kassadin
buffKassadin's Q and R damage have been increased.
Ability Power Ratio: 70% AP ⇒ 80% AP

Master Yi
buffMaster Yi's armor growth and R move speed have been increased.
Armor Growth: 33 + 4.5/Level ⇒ 33 + 5/Level

Nautilus
nerfNautilus's attack damage and Q damage have been reduced.
Attack Damage: 61 + 3.3/Level ⇒ 58 + 3.3/Level

Seraphine
nerfSeraphine's E cooldown has been increased.
Cooldown: 11 / 10.5 / 10 / 9.5 / 9s ⇒ 11s

Syndra
nerfSyndra's passive and W cooldown have been adjusted.
Splinter Mana: 20 - 255 ⇒ 20 - 199

Viego
buffViego's attack damage growth and passive heal have been improved.
Attack Damage Growth: 3.5 ⇒ 4

Zeri
nerfZeri's W damage has been reduced.
Damage: 30 / 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 (+120% tAD) ⇒ 30 / 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 (+100% tAD)

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