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Nick FarrellJanuary 16, 2026

League of Legends Patch 26.02: All Hero Changes, PBE, and More

League of Legends Season 1 2026 has implemented some fantastic changes to the game, and ones that have certainly sped the flow of each game up immediately.

We're always looking ahead, and with the next patch looming, we're going to run over all we know about the upcoming patch.

Here's what we know. 

League of Legends Patch 26.02: All Hero Changes, PBE, and More

Since adopting the seasonal model, League of Legends has drastically changed its game, as it has experimented with unique features over updates.

Now, 26.02 is the next patch slated to be released, and as of now we know of the following changes that will be coming. 

>>> Champion Buffs <<<

Aatrox


Ashe


Draven


Master Yi


Taliyah (Jungle)


Trundle


Varus


Viego


>>> Champion Nerfs <<<

Gwen (Jungle)


Jayce (Jungle)


Lillia


Malphite


Nunu & Willump


Sivir


Smolder


Zed (Jungle)


>>> System Buffs <<<

Fiendhunter Bolts

  • Attack Speed increased 40% >>> 45%

  • Opening Barrage buffs:

    • Guaranteed Critical Strike Damage increased 150% (+15% with Infinity Edge) >>> 160% (+18% with Infinity Edge)

    • Bonus true damage ratio when already a Critical Strike increased 10% >>> 15%


Hexoptics C44

  • AD increased 50 >>> 55

  • Magnification bonus damage distance condensed 0-10% (based on distance to target 0-700, linear) >>> 0-10% (based on distance to target 0-600, linear)


>>> System Nerfs <<<

Bandlepipes

  • Cost increased 2000 >>> 2300 gold

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