Balance Intel & History

Patch Notes & Meta Timeline

Sequential balance adjustments from the first international championship (M1 World Championship) through to today.

Championship & Seasonal Version History 116 Archived Milestones
2.2.16
Season 41 • Sep 2026
2.1.95a
Season 41 • Aug 2026
2.1.95
Season 41 • Aug 2026
2.1.90
Season 41 • Jul 2026
2.1.88
Season 40 • Jun 2026
2.1.67a
Season 40 • May 2026
2.1.67
Season 40 • Apr 2026
2.1.61
Season 39 • Mar 2026
2.1.47
Season 39 • Jan 2026
2.1.40a
Season 39 • Dec 2025
2.1.40
Season 38 • Dec 2025
2.1.30a
Season 38 • Nov 2025
2.1.30
Season 38 • Nov 2025
2.1.18b
Season 38 • Oct 2025
2.1.18a
Season 38 • Sep 2025
2.1.18
Season 37 • Sep 2025
1.9.99a
Season 37 • Aug 2025
1.9.99
Season 37 • Aug 2025
1.9.91
Season 37 • Jul 2025
1.9.90
Season 36 • Jun 2025
1.9.64C
Season 36 • May 2025
1.9.64B
Season 36 • Apr 2025
1.9.64
Season 35 • Mar 2025
1.9.42E
Season 35 • Feb 2025
1.9.42D
Season 35 • Feb 2025
1.9.42C
Season 35 • Feb 2025
1.9.42B
Season 35 • Jan 2025
1.9.42
Season 34 • Dec 2024
1.9.20E
Season 34 • Nov 2024
1.9.20D
Season 34 • Nov 2024
1.9.20C
Season 34 • Oct 2024
1.9.20B
Season 34 • Sep 2024
1.9.20
Season 33 • Sep 2024
1.9.06C
Season 33 • Aug 2024
1.9.06B
Season 33 • Aug 2024
1.9.06
Season 33 • Jul 2024
1.8.92C
Season 33 • Jul 2024
1.8.92B
Season 33 • Jun 2024
1.8.92
Season 32 • Jun 2024
1.8.78C
Season 32 • May 2024
1.8.78B
Season 32 • Apr 2024
1.8.78
Season 32 • Apr 2024
1.8.66B
Season 32 • Mar 2024
1.8.66
Season 31 • Mar 2024
1.8.56B
Season 31 • Feb 2024
1.8.56
Season 31 • Jan 2024
1.8.47B
Season 31 • Jan 2024
1.8.47
Season 31 • Dec 2023
1.8.44
Season 30 • Dec 2023
1.8.30B
Season 30 • Nov 2023
1.8.30
Season 30 • Nov 2023
1.8.22
Season 30 • Oct 2023
1.8.20B
Season 30 • Oct 2023
1.8.20
Season 29 • Sep 2023
1.8.08
Season 29 • Aug 2023
1.7.94
Season 29 • Jun 2023
1.7.82B
Season 28 • Jun 2023
1.7.82
Season 28 • May 2023
1.7.68
Season 27 • Mar 2023
1.7.58
Season 27 • Feb 2023
1.7.44B
Season 27 • Dec 2022
1.7.44B-Hotfix
Season 27 • Dec 2022
1.7.44
Season 26 • Dec 2022
1.7.32C
Season 26 • Nov 2022
1.7.32B
Season 26 • Nov 2022
1.7.32
Season 26 • Nov 2022
1.7.20B
Season 26 • Oct 2022
1.7.20
Season 25 • Sep 2022
1.7.08
Season 25 • Aug 2022
1.6.94B
Season 25 • Jul 2022
1.6.94
Season 24 • Jun 2022
1.6.84
Season 24 • May 2022
1.6.72
Season 24 • Apr 2022
1.6.66B
Season 24 • Mar 2022
1.6.66
Season 23 • Mar 2022
1.6.58
Season 23 • Feb 2022
1.6.50B
Season 23 • Jan 2022
1.6.50
Season 23 • Jan 2022
1.6.42
Season 22 • Dec 2021
1.6.34
Season 22 • Nov 2021
1.6.26B
Season 22 • Nov 2021
1.6.26
Season 22 • Oct 2021
1.6.18B
Season 22 • Sep 2021
1.6.18
Season 21 • Sep 2021
1.6.10
Season 21 • Aug 2021
1.5.96
Season 21 • Jul 2021
1.5.88B
Season 21 • Jul 2021
1.5.88
Season 20 • Jun 2021
1.5.78
Season 20 • May 2021
1.5.70
Season 20 • Apr 2021
1.5.62B
Season 20 • Mar 2021
1.5.62
Season 19 • Mar 2021
1.5.52
Season 19 • Feb 2021
1.5.46
Season 19 • Jan 2021
1.5.38B
Season 19 • Jan 2021
1.5.38
Season 18 • Dec 2020
1.5.32
Season 18 • Nov 2020
1.5.24B
Season 18 • Nov 2020
1.5.24
Season 18 • Oct 2020
1.5.16B
Season 18 • Oct 2020
1.5.16
Season 17 • Sep 2020
1.5.08
Season 17 • Aug 2020
1.4.94B
Season 17 • Jul 2020
1.4.94
Season 17 • Jul 2020
1.4.86
Season 16 • Jun 2020
1.4.76
Season 16 • May 2020
1.4.70
Season 16 • Apr 2020
1.4.60
Season 15 • Mar 2020
1.4.50
Season 15 • Feb 2020
1.4.44
Season 15 • Jan 2020
1.4.36
Season 14 • Dec 2019
1.4.28
Season 14 • Nov 2019
1.4.20
Season 14 • Oct 2019
1.4.06
Season 13 • Aug 2019
1.3.96
Season 13 • Jul 2019
1.3.90
Season 13 • Jun 2019

Patch 1.4.28

Season 14 Released November 19, 2019

Patch 1.4.28 - Revamp Milestone

Official update released November 19, 2019. Key highlights: New Hero : Wanwan , Agile Tiger Revamped Heroes : Pharsa , Wings of Vengeance Hero Adjustments Weekly Free Heroes and New Skins Battlefield Adjustments New Event and System System Adjustments Bug Fixes.

2 Buffs
7 Nerfs
17 Adjusted
1 Revamps
27 Balance Adjustments
Wanwan
Wanwan hero Adjusted

Diamond 599, BP 32000, Launch week 30% Diamonds OFF. Available from November 26th. (Server Time). Hero Specialty: A smart and agile girl with hidden weapons.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Diamond 599, BP 32000, Launch week 30% Diamonds OFF. Available from November 26th. (Server Time). Hero Specialty: A smart and agile girl with hidden weapons.
Wanwan reveals the Weakness and the position of enemy Heroes hit by her weapons. She deals True Damage equal to the targets' Max HP when hitting their Weaknesses. If she hits all Weaknesses of the target, she will increase the damage dealt to the target. Wanwan can move a short distance when she throws a Sleeve Dart. The speed of this movement scales with the attack speed.
Wanwan throws a Fire Swallow in a designated direction, dealing Physical Damage to enemies along the path and triggering Tiger Pace. For every several seconds, Wanwan restores a Swallow Dagger from the Fire Swallow, dealing Physical Damage to enemies in the path and slowing them down. The enemy hit by the Swallow Dagger twice will be stunned.
Wanwan removes all CC from herself immediately, triggers Tiger Pace and looes deadly needles to nearby enemies.
Wanwan activates her crossbow and shoots arrows to enemies. Each arrow deals Physical Damage. While the crossbow is activated, if Wanwan kills an enemy hero, she will switch to attacking another target, activate her crossbow for extra several more seconds, and increase her Attack Speed (capped at 3 times). When Wanwan takes back her crossbow or kills an enemy hero, Tiger Pace will be triggered. Crossbow of Tang can only be cast to enemies whose Weaknesses are all hit. The shooting of Crossbow of Tang will be regarded as Basic Attack. And the amount of the arrows she shoots scales with her Attack Speed.
Role: Marksman
Tier: D
Patch History: 25 Updates
Pharsa
Pharsa hero Revamped

Adjustments applied to Spiritual Unity, Curse of Crow, Energy Impact, Feathered Air Strike.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Developer Comments We made further adjustments to Pharsa based on feedback and data analysis from players in the Advanced Server. We wanted to optimize her abilities to control enemies and clear lanes. The new skill will increase the depth of her gameplay. Revamped Pharsa Launch week 30% Diamonds OFF. Available from 00:00, November 19th.
Every once in a while, Verri enters the Hunting State, during which Pharsa deals extra Magic Damage and slows enemies
Verri dashes to a target area, dealing Damage to enemies within the area of effect and marking them. When Pharsa hits a target with her other skills or Basic Attacks, the mark will stun the target and disappear
Pharsa releases magic energy in the targeted direction, dealing Magic Damage to the enemies hit
Pharsa files into mid-air and launches 4 rounds of air raids on the target for a period of time. Each round of air raid deals Magic Damage to enemies in the area. Her vision will be increased during the cast time
Role: Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 20 Updates
Masha
Masha hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Wild Power, Thunderclap.

All Documented Modifications (2)
The extra percent-based damage dealt to the target decreased 1% at all levels
The Cooldown of this skill is increased 6s at all levels. Current HP Deduction decreased from 50% → 30%
Role: Fighter, Tank
Tier: B
Patch History: 21 Updates
Baxia
Baxia hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Shield Unity, Shield of Spirit, Tortoise's Puissance.

All Documented Modifications (3)
The duration of the Stunning Effect when hitting the target decreased from 1s → 0.5s The duration of the Stunning Effect when striking to the target will be still the same
Magic Attack Bonus increased from 80% → 120%
Magic Attack Bonus decreased from 50% → 30%
Role: Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 18 Updates
Valir
Valir hero Buff

Adjustments applied to Burst Fireball, Vengeance Flame.

All Documented Modifications (2)
The damage of the fireball increased 10 at all levels. The burst damage increased 5 at all levels.
Extra Damage Bonus adjusted from 25%/32.5%/40% → 30%/35%/40%
Role: Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 9 Updates
Tigreal
Tigreal hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Attack Wave.

All Documented Modifications (1)
The Cooldown adjusted from 8/7.3/6.6/5.9/5.2/4.5s → 7/6.5/6/5.5/5/4.5s Mana Cost decreased from 50 at all levels → 45 at all levels
Role: Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Hylos
Hylos hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Glorious Pathway.

All Documented Modifications (1)
HP Regen on the path per second adjusted from 4%/4.5%/5% → 3%/4%/5%
Role: Tank
Tier: B
Patch History: 12 Updates
Esmeralda
Esmeralda hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Starmoon Casket, Frostmoon Shield.

All Documented Modifications (2)
The Magic Attack coefficient of damage dealt by Basic Attack decreased from 0.7 → 0.55
Fixed a bug where the movement speed of the hit enemy was wrong.
Role: Tank, Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 19 Updates
Khufra
Khufra hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Spell Curse.

All Documented Modifications (1)
The damage bonus of Basic Damage decreased from 8% of the target's Max HP → 6% of the target's Max HP
Role: Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 12 Updates
Grock
Grock hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Power of Nature.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Basic Damage adjusted from 340 + SkillLevelx60 → 240 + SkillLevelx60
Role: Tank, Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 16 Updates
Diggie
Diggie hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Reverse Time.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Now this skill can remove all negative effects
Role: Support
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Kadita
Kadita hero Buff

Adjustments applied to Rough Waves.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Reduced the decay factor of damage that several waves hit the same target. Now the total damage of hitting the same target will be greatly increased
Role: Mage, Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 9 Updates
Kaja
Kaja hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Divine Judgment.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Adjusted its Cooldown to 60s at all levels.
Role: Support
Tier: C
Patch History: 17 Updates
Gord
Gord hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Mystic Gush.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Basic Damage adjusted from 145+SkillLevel45 → 140+SkillLevel60 Magic Bonus decreased from 0.6 → 0.5
Role: Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 14 Updates
Gusion
Gusion hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Sword Spike.

All Documented Modifications (1)
The Slowing Effect triggered by each thrown dagger decreased from 10% → 6%
Role: Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 9 Updates
Lolita
Lolita hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Lolita.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Lolita.
Role: Support, Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 8 Updates
Fanny
Fanny hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Fanny.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Fanny.
Role: Assassin
Tier: A
Patch History: 23 Updates
Hanzo
Hanzo hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Hanzo.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Hanzo.
Role: Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Martis
Martis hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Martis.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Martis.
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 16 Updates
X.Borg
X.Borg hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Last Insanity.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Now this skill has built-in CD to help players deal enough damage.
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 22 Updates
Selena
Selena hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Abyssal Trap.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Now players can use Arrival on Abyssal Traps.
Role: Assassin, Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 11 Updates
Lunox
Lunox hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Lunox.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Lunox.
Role: Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 13 Updates
Flameshot
Flameshot battle spell Adjusted

Flameshot values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Cooldown: 50s
Required Level: Lv. 17
Revitalize
Revitalize battle spell Adjusted

Revitalize values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Cooldown: 75s
Required Level: Lv. 9
Vengeance
Vengeance battle spell Adjusted

Vengeance values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Cooldown: 75s
Required Level: Lv. 23
Arrival
Arrival battle spell Adjusted

Arrival values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Cooldown: 75s
Required Level: Lv. 21

Sanctum Island Map & Neutral Objectives

battlefield Adjusted

Neutral creeps, defense turret plating, and lane minion mechanics tuned.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Adjustments applied to battlefield pacing and objective equilibrium in Patch 1.4.28.
Sanctum Island & Competitive Map Scope Impacts neutral creep pacing, lane economy & objective control.

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