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League of Legends Patch 26.18 Notes
Sep 9, 2026 · Developer update tracked by Buffs & Bugs
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Patch Highlights
Immortalized Legend Tristana, Risen Legend Orianna, and Risen Legend Tristana will be available September 10, 2026.
Hall of Legends
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Risen Legend Orianna Skin & Border
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Risen Legend Orianna Event Chroma
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Freljord Taliyah, Elderwood LeBlanc, Empyrean Akali Skins
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125 Mythic Essence
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11 Orbs
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15 Caps-Themed Icons & Emotes
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Unkillable Demon Cactus Ward
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Beacon of Hope Banner
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"Martin 1" Title
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And more!
Champions
Bard
Bard has been a meta staple for much of the year. Earlier we toned his damage down to what we think are reasonable levels, so this time we are going to target his durability which has also stood out as high given his mobility and long range ultimate utility.
Base Stats
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Armor : 34 + 5/Level ⇒ 32 + 4.7/Level
Cassiopeia
Cassio has always scaled with skill, but this year has propelled her to new heights of pro play dominance despite being weaker for average players. These adjustments should tap down her laning power, especially in pro where defensive purchases are valued more than raw AP, while giving her back some scaling power. It will still be critical to use empowered E's, but raising her floor lets us be a bit more flexible with tuning.
Passive - Serpentine Grace
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Move Speed Bonus : 6% - 40% (based on level) ⇒ 5% - 36% (based on level)
Q - Noxious Blast
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Damage : 75 / 110 / 145 / 180 / 215 ⇒ 65 / 100 / 135 / 170 / 205
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Ability Power Ratio : 65% ⇒ 75%
E - Twin Fang
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Mana Cost : 40 ⇒ 45
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Base Ability Power Ratio : 10% ⇒ 20%
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Enhanced Ability Power Ratio : 55% ⇒ 45%
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Total Ability Power Ratio : 65% ⇒ 65%
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Damage : 52 - 120 ⇒ 50 - 120
R - Petrifying Gaze
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Damage : 150 / 250 / 350 ⇒ 125 / 225 / 325
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Ability Power Ratio : 50% ⇒ 75%
Ekko
As one of our assassins that offer opponents a wider mix of gameplay options, Ekko has found a slightly weak steady state since Dusk & Dawn's update mid year. We believe he has some room for power, especially in mid where he scales slightly worse, without buffing his Hail of Blades pattern.
OFFICIAL UPDATE NOTES · DEVELOPERWhat officially changedTap to read the full patch notes
Patch Highlights
Immortalized Legend Tristana, Risen Legend Orianna, and Risen Legend Tristana will be available September 10, 2026.
Hall of Legends
•
Risen Legend Orianna Skin & Border
•
Risen Legend Orianna Event Chroma
•
Freljord Taliyah, Elderwood LeBlanc, Empyrean Akali Skins
•
125 Mythic Essence
•
11 Orbs
•
15 Caps-Themed Icons & Emotes
•
Unkillable Demon Cactus Ward
•
Beacon of Hope Banner
•
"Martin 1" Title
•
And more!
Champions
Bard
Bard has been a meta staple for much of the year. Earlier we toned his damage down to what we think are reasonable levels, so this time we are going to target his durability which has also stood out as high given his mobility and long range ultimate utility.
Base Stats
•
Armor : 34 + 5/Level ⇒ 32 + 4.7/Level
Cassiopeia
Cassio has always scaled with skill, but this year has propelled her to new heights of pro play dominance despite being weaker for average players. These adjustments should tap down her laning power, especially in pro where defensive purchases are valued more than raw AP, while giving her back some scaling power. It will still be critical to use empowered E's, but raising her floor lets us be a bit more flexible with tuning.
Passive - Serpentine Grace
•
Move Speed Bonus : 6% - 40% (based on level) ⇒ 5% - 36% (based on level)
Q - Noxious Blast
•
Damage : 75 / 110 / 145 / 180 / 215 ⇒ 65 / 100 / 135 / 170 / 205
•
Ability Power Ratio : 65% ⇒ 75%
E - Twin Fang
•
Mana Cost : 40 ⇒ 45
•
Base Ability Power Ratio : 10% ⇒ 20%
•
Enhanced Ability Power Ratio : 55% ⇒ 45%
•
Total Ability Power Ratio : 65% ⇒ 65%
•
Damage : 52 - 120 ⇒ 50 - 120
R - Petrifying Gaze
•
Damage : 150 / 250 / 350 ⇒ 125 / 225 / 325
•
Ability Power Ratio : 50% ⇒ 75%
Ekko
As one of our assassins that offer opponents a wider mix of gameplay options, Ekko has found a slightly weak steady state since Dusk & Dawn's update mid year. We believe he has some room for power, especially in mid where he scales slightly worse, without buffing his Hail of Blades pattern.
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