Welcome to our patch notes breakdown for League of Legends Season 26.16 (Split 3 for LoL)!
Let’s break down all the new changes in LoL coming this week.
We recommend following along with the official patch notes since we won’t be listing all the specific stat changes, but rather focusing on the impact of the changes and the champions updated place in the current meta.
If you’re wondering how these changes will affect the meta, check out our LoL champion tier list!
Buffs, Nerfs, and Changes
Champion Changes
Azir (Buff)
- Azir’s Q damage is increased. This is going to help with wave clear and poke. However, I do not think this will increase his play rate.
- On patch 26.15, they had a 46.6% win rate.
Bel'Veth (Nerf)
- Base HP growth and total Attack Speed granted from her Ultimate are both nerfed.
- This nerf will impact how strong Bel’Veth is in those 1v1s, 2v2s and those team-fighting settings.
- On patch 26.15, they had a 53.1% win rate.
Camille (Nerf)
- Camille is dominating the Support role right now with her roaming playstyle.
- She is receiving multiple nerfs, starting with some base mana changes; her Passive shield is reduced, her W damage is reduced at all ranks, but the cooldown has changed.
- Until Riot make major changes to the bot lane, she will remain strong regardless of these changes.
- On patch 26.15, they had a 48.2% win rate.
Gwen (Buff)
- Gwen’s Passive healing vs champions is changed.
- This is going to help her in those extended skirmishes and fights in both the Jungle and Top Roles.
- On patch 26.15, they had a 52.1% win rate.
Kennen (Buff)
- Kennen’s Ultimate Armour and Magic Resistance are increased.
- The changes are going to increase his survivability when he goes in for those potentially game-altering Ultimates.
- I think it could increase his overall pick rate moving forward.
- On patch 26.15, they had a 51.4% win rate.
Nasus (Adjustment)
- Nasus’ Q stacks on champions, large minions and monsters is changed.
- I do not think this is going to change his pick rate much in either the Jungle or Top Lane.
- On patch 26.15, they had a 52.6% win rate.
Poppy (Nerf)
- Poppy’s another one of those strong Supports in the roaming meta right now. She is getting nerfs that will impact her in the Top, Jungle and Support roles.
- Her Q base AD, HP regen and mana are all changed.
- Poppy’s Q damage is changed, and the slow scaling is changed too.
- Her W bonus stats are changed.
- These changes are aimed at shifting her power from a damage dealer to a more tanky champion.
- On patch 26.15, they had a 52.1% win rate.
Item Changes
Berserker's Greaves
- Berserker's Greaves now gives 5 additional attack speed at both T2 and T3. This is an attempt to bring AD champions back into the bot lane.
Black Cleaver
- Black Cleaver now gives 5 additional AD.
- The movement speed is changed for melee and ranged champions.
Eclipse
- Damage is increased for both melee and ranged champs. However, the shield strength is reduced.
Runaan’s Hurricane
- Gives more MS, and the Wind’s Fury damage is increased.
Sterak’s Gage
- The amount of bonus AD is increased.
Sundered Sky
- The amount of healing the item provides is changed for both melee and ranged champions.
Sunfire Cape
- The damage is increased, but the minion and monster modifiers are reduced.
- The cost is increased as well.
Chainlaced Crushers
- Magic Resistance is reduced.
Spellslinger's Shoes
- Magic Pen is increased.
Tiamat
- Gives 5 additional damage.
Check out other updates coming this patch:
- Upcoming skin releases
- League of Legends Classic patch notes
- ARAM: Mayhem patch notes
- Arena Mode patch notes
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