DATE: 03.11.2026

Patch 26.22: League of Legends Patch 26.22 Notes

Several champions received buffs, while Thresh and Yasuo were nerfed.

Patch Summary

Several champions received buffs, while Thresh and Yasuo were nerfed.

Champions changed14
Buffs10
Nerfs3
Adjustments1

Key Changes

  • »Aurelion Sol's E ability damage over time has been increased.
  • »Corki's R ability damage has been increased.
  • »Kayle's Q and R cooldowns have been reduced.

Major Meta Buffs

Aurelion Sol

Aurelion Sol's E ability damage over time has been increased.

Corki

Corki's R ability damage has been increased.

Kayle

Kayle's Q and R cooldowns have been reduced.

Locke

Locke received a nerf to his damage and ability duration.

Ascending Champions

Aurelion Sol
Aurelion SolAurelion Sol's E ability damage over time has been increased.
Corki
CorkiCorki's R ability damage has been increased.
Kayle
KayleKayle's Q and R cooldowns have been reduced.

Diminishing Shadows

Locke
LockeLocke received a nerf to his damage and ability duration.
Thresh
ThreshThresh has received a nerf to his base attack damage and ultimate damage.
Yasuo
YasuoYasuo's Q ability damage scaling has been reduced.

Champion Database

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14 champions found

Aurelion Sol icon

Aurelion Sol

buff
mid

Aurelion Sol's E ability damage over time has been increased.

buff: E - Singularity

Total Magic Damage increased from 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 / 150 to 50 / 80 / 110 / 140 / 170 over 5s.

Corki icon

Corki

buff
adc

Corki's R ability damage has been increased.

buff: R - Missile Barrage

Damage increased from 90 / 170 / 250 to 100 / 190 / 280.

Kayle icon

Kayle

buff
top

Kayle's Q and R cooldowns have been reduced.

buff: Q - Radiant Blast

Cooldown reduced from 12 / 11 / 10 / 9 / 8s to 10 / 9.5 / 9 / 8.5 / 8s.

Maokai icon

Maokai

buff
top

Maokai's Q damage has been increased.

buff: Q - Bramble Smash

Damage remains the same but the percentage of target maximum health has been increased.

Naafiri icon

Naafiri

buff
mid

Naafiri's Q heal and W bonus attack damage have been increased.

buff: Q - Darkin Daggers

Heal increased from 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 / 105 to 55 / 70 / 85 / 100 / 115.

Rumble icon

Rumble

buff
mid

Rumble's R damage per second has been increased.

buff: R - The Equalizer

Damage per second now scales better with AP.

Shen icon

Shen

buff
top

Shen's Q monster damage modifier has been increased.

buff: Q - Twilight Assault

Monster Damage Modifier increased from 100 / 125 / 150 / 175 / 200 to 120 / 140 / 160 / 180 / 200.

Smolder icon

Smolder

buff
adc

Smolder's W explosion damage has been increased.

buff: W - ACHOOO!

Explosion Damage increased from 10 / 35 / 60 / 85 / 110 to 25 / 50 / 75 / 100 / 125.

Viktor icon

Viktor

buff
mid

Viktor's health growth and R damage have been increased.

buff: Base Stats

Health Growth increased from 100/Level to 105/Level.

Locke icon

Locke

nerf
mid

Locke received a nerf to his damage and ability duration.

nerf: Q - Ritual Nails

Stack Bonus Damage reduced and Maximum Stack Damage reduced.

Mel icon

Mel

adjust
support

Mel is receiving a midscope adjustment that shifts power from early game to scaling.

adjust: Base Stats

Health decreased, Mana decreased, Armor increased, Attack Damage decreased, Attack Speed increased.

Thresh icon

Thresh

nerf
support

Thresh has received a nerf to his base attack damage and ultimate damage.

nerf: Base Stats

Attack Damage: 56 ⇒ 54

Yasuo icon

Yasuo

nerf
mid

Yasuo's Q ability damage scaling has been reduced.

nerf: Q - Steel Tempest

Damage: 20 / 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 (+105% total AD) ⇒ 20 / 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 (+100% total AD)

Zaahen icon

Zaahen

buff
top

Zaahen's Q ability cooldown has been reduced.

buff: Q - The Darkin Glaive

Cooldown: 10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6s ⇒ 8 / 7.5 / 7 / 6.5 / 6s

Frequently Asked Questions

Who got buffed in patch 26.22?

Champions that received buffs in patch 26.22 include Aurelion Sol, Corki, Kayle, Maokai, Naafiri, Rumble, Shen, Smolder, Viktor, and Zaahen.

Is Aurelion Sol stronger after patch 26.22?

Yes, Aurelion Sol's E ability damage over time has been increased, making him stronger in this patch.

What are the biggest changes in patch 26.22?

The biggest changes include buffs to multiple champions, notably Corki's R damage increase and Kayle's reduced cooldowns on her Q and R abilities.

Did Thresh get nerfed in patch 26.22?

Yes, Thresh received a nerf to his base attack damage and ultimate damage in this patch.

How did Yasuo change in patch 26.22?

Yasuo's Q ability damage scaling has been reduced, making him less powerful in this patch.

Patch History