Patch 26.5
League of Legends Patch 26.5 Notes
2026-03-03
TL;DR
Snapshot
Garen, Kha'Zix, and Azir received nerfs, while Lillia, Mel, Nocturne, Varus, and Volibear received buffs; Samira and Neeko had adjustments.
- Garen's Q move speed duration and E damage have been nerfed.
- Kha'Zix's move speed and Q bonus AD have been slightly reduced.
- Lillia's healing and damage have been increased, but R's AP ratio has been slightly reduced.
- Mel's R damage has been increased, and Q's total damage has been adjusted.
- Nocturne's passive cooldown and Q bonus move speed have been improved.
- Varus's Q maximum damage and W on-hit damage have been increased.
- Volibear's Q and W have received buffs to their damage and mana costs.
- Samira's Q has received multiple adjustments to improve its functionality.
- Neeko's W ability cooldown now starts after the clone expires.
- Azir's health growth has been reduced.
- Orianna's Q ability cooldown has been increased.
- Taliyah's Q ability damage has been reduced.
Quick stats
Champions touched: 14
Buffs: 6
Nerfs: 5
Adjustments: 3
Biggest Buffs & Nerfs list
Buffs
- Lillia's healing and damage have been increased, but R's AP ratio has been slightly reduced.
- Mel's R damage has been increased, and Q's total damage has been adjusted.
- Nocturne's passive cooldown and Q bonus move speed have been improved.
- Varus's Q maximum damage and W on-hit damage have been increased.
- Volibear's Q and W have received buffs to their damage and mana costs.
Nerfs
- Garen's Q move speed duration and E damage have been nerfed.
- Azir's health growth has been reduced.
- Orianna's Q ability cooldown has been increased.
- Taliyah's Q ability damage has been reduced.
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Garen
Garen's Q move speed duration has been reduced at lower ranks.
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Kha’Zix
Kha'Zix's move speed and Q bonus AD have been slightly reduced.
Lillia
Lillia's healing and damage have been increased, but her R's AP ratio has been slightly reduced.
Mel
Mel's R damage has been increased, and her Q's total damage has been adjusted.
Nocturne
Nocturne's passive cooldown and Q bonus move speed have been improved.
Samira
Samira's Q has received multiple adjustments to improve its functionality.
Varus
Varus's Q maximum damage and W on-hit damage have been increased.
Volibear
Volibear's Q and W have received buffs to their damage and mana costs.
Akali
Akali's Restealth Timer for her W ability is now based on levels instead of game time.
Azir
Azir's health growth has been reduced.
Lee Sin
Lee Sin's Q ability damage has been increased.
Neeko
Neeko's W ability cooldown now starts after the clone expires.
Orianna
Orianna's Q ability cooldown has been increased.
Taliyah
Taliyah's Q ability damage has been reduced.
System Changes
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Meta Notes
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