DATE: 06.10.2026

Patch 26.20: League of Legends Patch 26.20 Notes

Several champions received nerfs, while others were buffed to balance gameplay.

Patch Summary

Several champions received nerfs, while others were buffed to balance gameplay.

Champions changed16
Buffs11
Nerfs5
Adjustments0

Key Changes

  • »Ambessa's late game damage has been reduced.
  • »Ashe's attack damage per level has been decreased.
  • »Cassiopeia's base health and mana have been reduced.

Major Meta Buffs

Ambessa

Ambessa's late game damage has been reduced.

Ashe

Ashe's attack damage per level has been decreased.

Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia's base health and mana have been reduced.

Diana

Diana's shield from her W ability has been increased.

Ascending Champions

Diana
DianaDiana's shield from her W ability has been increased.
Kennen
KennenKennen's E ability now provides more bonus attack speed.
Kindred
KindredKindred received buffs to their W and E abilities.
Lillia
LilliaLillia's R ability duration has been increased.
Lucian
LucianLucian's base attack damage has been slightly increased.
Mordekaiser
MordekaiserMordekaiser's Q damage scaling and R cooldown have been improved.
Neeko
NeekoNeeko's E ability damage has been slightly increased.
Swain
SwainSwain's base magic resistance and W damage have been increased.
Tahm Kench
Tahm KenchTahm Kench's Q healing has been significantly increased.
Vayne
VayneVayne's health per 5 and Q mana cost have been improved.

Diminishing Shadows

Ambessa
AmbessaAmbessa's late game damage has been reduced.
Ashe
AsheAshe's attack damage per level has been decreased.
Cassiopeia
CassiopeiaCassiopeia's base health and mana have been reduced.
K'Sante
K'SanteK'Sante's W ability has increased mana cost and reduced damage reduction.
Yunara
YunaraYunara's damage and slow mechanics have been reduced.

Champion Database

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Champions shown16

16 champions found

Ambessa icon

Ambessa

nerf
mid

Ambessa's late game damage has been reduced.

nerf: Passive - Drakehound's Step

Damage: 5 - 30 (+25% bonus AD) ⇒ 5 - 25 (+20% bonus AD)

Ashe icon

Ashe

nerf
adc

Ashe's attack damage per level has been decreased.

nerf: Base Stats

Attack Damage per Level: 3.5 ⇒ 3

Cassiopeia icon

Cassiopeia

nerf
mid

Cassiopeia's base health and mana have been reduced.

nerf: Base Stats

Base Health: 630 ⇒ 610

Diana icon

Diana

buff
jungle

Diana's shield from her W ability has been increased.

buff: W - Pale Cascade

Shield Bonus Health Ratio: 11% ⇒ 14%

Kennen icon

Kennen

buff
mid

Kennen's E ability now provides more bonus attack speed.

buff: E - Lightning Rush

Bonus Attack Speed: 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80% ⇒ 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90%

Kindred icon

Kindred

buff
jungle

Kindred received buffs to their W and E abilities.

buff: W - Wolf's Frenzy

Monster Mod: 150% ⇒ 165%

K'Sante icon

K'Sante

nerf
top

K'Sante's W ability has increased mana cost and reduced damage reduction.

nerf: W - Path Maker

Mana Cost: 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 ⇒ 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65

Lillia icon

Lillia

buff
jungle

Lillia's R ability duration has been increased.

buff: R - Lilting Lullaby

Duration: 2.5s ⇒ 2.5 / 2.75 / 3s

Lucian icon

Lucian

buff
adc

Lucian's base attack damage has been slightly increased.

buff: Base Stats

Attack Damage: 60 + 2.5/Level ⇒ 60 + 2.9/Level

Mordekaiser icon

Mordekaiser

buff
mid

Mordekaiser's Q damage scaling and R cooldown have been improved.

buff: Q - Obliterate

Scaling Level 10-20: (+5/lvl) ⇒ (+7/lvl)

Neeko icon

Neeko

buff
mid

Neeko's E ability damage has been slightly increased.

buff: E - Tangle-Barbs

Base Damage: 70 / 105 / 140 / 175 / 210 (+65% AP) ⇒ 80 / 115 / 150 / 185 / 220 (+65% AP)

Smolder icon

Smolder

buff
adc

Smolder's passive and R ability have been improved.

buff: Passive - Dragon Practice

Super Scorcher Bonus Magic Damage: 25 - 60% (+0-10.5% with IE) of Dragon Practice Stacks, scaling with Crit Chance

Swain icon

Swain

buff
mid

Swain's base magic resistance and W damage have been increased.

buff: Base Stats

Base Magic Resistance: 31 ⇒ 34

Tahm Kench icon

Tahm Kench

buff
support

Tahm Kench's Q healing has been significantly increased.

buff: Q - Tongue Lash

Base Healing: 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50

Vayne icon

Vayne

buff
adc

Vayne's health per 5 and Q mana cost have been improved.

buff: Base Stats

Health per 5: 4 + .5/Level ⇒ 5.5 +.4/Level

Yunara icon

Yunara

nerf
adc

Yunara's damage and slow mechanics have been reduced.

nerf: Q - Cultivation of Spirit

Passive On Hit Damage: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 (+20% AP) ⇒ 3 / 8 / 13 / 18 / 23 (+20% AP)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who got buffed in patch 26.20?

Champions that received buffs in patch 26.20 include Diana, Kennen, Kindred, Lillia, Lucian, Mordekaiser, Neeko, Smolder, Swain, Tahm Kench, and Vayne.

Is Ambessa stronger after patch 26.20?

No, Ambessa has been nerfed in patch 26.20, with a reduction in her late game damage.

What are the biggest changes in patch 26.20?

The biggest changes include nerfs to Ambessa, Ashe, Cassiopeia, K'Sante, and Yunara, while several champions like Diana, Kindred, and Tahm Kench received significant buffs.

Did Lucian get stronger in patch 26.20?

Yes, Lucian's base attack damage has been slightly increased in patch 26.20.

How did K'Sante change in patch 26.20?

K'Sante received a nerf, with an increased mana cost for his W ability and a reduction in damage reduction.

Patch History