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 1.5.16

Season 17 Released September 20, 2020

Patch 1.5.16 - New Hero Brody

Official update released September 20, 2020. Key highlights: New Hero: Brody , the Lone Star. A ranged shooter launching heavy attacks on enemies. Hero Adjustments Battlefield Adjustments Equipment Adjustments System Adjustments Bug Fixes.

3 Buffs
5 Nerfs
34 Adjusted
42 Balance Adjustments
Brody
Brody hero Adjusted

Brody will be available on October 16th. Launch week 30% OFF. Hero Feature: A ranged shooter launching heavy attacks on enemies.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Brody will be available on October 16th. Launch week 30% OFF. Hero Feature: A ranged shooter launching heavy attacks on enemies.
Brody is able to move while winding up his Basic Attacks (which will be interrupted when casting skills), at the cost of having longer Basic Attack Animation and lower Attack Speed Bonus. Each Basic Attack increases his Movement Speed and inflicts 1 stack of "Abyss Mark" on the enemy. Each stack of "Abyss Mark" increases Brody's damage against the target, capped at 4 stacks.
Brody launches a shock wave in the designated direction, dealing damage to enemies and applying 1 stack of "Abyss Mark" to enemies hit. As the shock wave travels for each enemy it hits, it deals extra damage and applies an additional stack of "Abyss Mark".
Brody dashes to an enemy, dealing damage to it, stunning it, and inflicting 1 stack of "Abyss Mark". Upon hitting the target, he is able to move one more time in the movement direction.
Brody locks on all the targets within 8 yards, dealing damage to the target according to the stack number of "Abyss Mark" that the target has. All the "Abyss Mark” on the target will be reset.
Role: Marksman
Tier: B
Patch History: 13 Updates
All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Hero Feature: A Moon-Blessed Marksman
Each time Miya's Basic Attack hits a target, her Attack Speed will be increased. This bonus can be stacked up 5 times. After reaching full stacks of the Attack Speed bonus Miya summons Moonlight Shadow to aid her on each Basic Attack, dealing extra Physical Damage.
Miya splits her Basic Attack into three arrows, attacking 2 additional targets.
Miya calls upon the power of Moon Eclipse and launches an empowered arrow in the designated area. Upon landing, the empowered arrow deals Physical Damage to enemies in the area, immobilizes them, and splits into 8 minor arrows shooting around. Each minor arrow deals damage and slows the enemy.
Miya removes all her debuffs right away, conceals herself and increases Movement Speed. She immediately gains full stacks of Moon Blessing when the concealment is over.
Role: Marksman
Tier: B
Patch History: 15 Updates
Layla
Layla hero Adjusted

Hero Feature: A Skillful Marksman with An Energy Gun

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Hero Feature: A Skillful Marksman with An Energy Gun
The damage of Layla's Basic Attacks and skills scales with the clistance between her and the enemy.
Layla fires a Malefic Energy Bomb, dealing damage to the first enemy hit and increasing the range of her Basic Attack.
Layla fires an energy ball that explodes, dealing damage to the target and nearby enemies and applying Magic Marks to them. Layla can detonate Magic Marks with her following attacks, dealing damage to nearby enemies and slowing them.
Layla fires an energy blast, dealing damage to enemies on the path. Each skill upgrade increases the ranges of her Basic Attack and Void Projectile.
Role: Marksman
Tier: D
Patch History: 10 Updates
Alucard
Alucard hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Pursuit, Groundsplitter, Whirling Smash, Fission Wave.

All Documented Modifications (4)
If Alucard's skill hits only 1 enemy, it deals extra damage. After using a skill, he is able to dash to his target with his next Basic Attack, dealing extra damage. His skills benefit from a certain percentage of Physical Lifesteal.
Alucard jumps to a designated area, dealing Physical Damage to all enemies in the area.
Alucard slashes at nearby enemies, dealing Physical Damage.
Alucard absorbs the energy of enemies within the designated area, increasing his Physical Lifesteal. In a short period of time, he slows the enemies, and his Passive is triggered whenever he deals damage to the enemies. During this time, he can release a powerful shock wave forward, dealing a huge amount of Physical Damage to enemies hit.
Role: Fighter, Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 11 Updates
Eudora
Eudora hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Superconductor, Forked Lightning, Ball Lightning, Thunder's Wrath.

All Documented Modifications (4)
Eudora's skills inflict [Superconductor) on targets. Additional effects will be applied when Eudora lands her skills on to targets affected by [Superconductor].
Eudora casts fork lightning, dealing Magic Damage to enemies in a fan-shaped area in front of her. Enemies affected by [Superconductor] will take additional damage after a short delay.
Eudora launches a lightning bolt toward the target, dealing Magic Damage, stunning the target for a period of time, and reducing the target's Magic Defense. If the target is affected by [Superconductor], the lightning bolt will split into minor bolts upon hit and further spread toward up to 3 nearby targets, dealing Magic Damage and stunning them. The minor lightning bolts prioritize enemy heroes.
Eudora summons a great lightning storm, dealing Magic Damage to the target. If the target is affected by [Superconductor], dark clouds will be formed over the target's head. After a short delay, lightning strikes down from the clouds, dealing Magic Damage to enemies in the area of effect. Meanwhile, the lightning charges will spread on the ground toward nearby enemies, dealing Magic Damage.
Role: Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 8 Updates
Zilong
Zilong hero Adjusted

Hero Feature: A Spear of Dragon, A Master of Spears

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Hero Feature: A Spear of Dragon, A Master of Spears
After every 3 Basic Attacks, Zilong gains [Dragon Flurry] on the next Basic Attack, dealing extra damage and restoring HP according to his Physical Attack.
Zilong lifts an enemy over his back, dealing Physical Damage.
Zilong dashes to the target and strikes with his Dragon Spear dealing Physical Damage to the target and reducing the target's Physical Defense. The cooldown of [Spear Strike] is reset when Zilong eliminates a target.
Zilong gains Movement Speed, Attack Speed, and Slow Immunity. All slow effects on Zilong are removed upon skill cast. While [Supreme Warrior] is active, Dragon Flurry] can be triggered after every 2 Basic Attacks instead of after every 3 Basic Attacks.
Role: Fighter, Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 5 Updates
Saber
Saber hero Buff

Hero Feature: A Master of Swords in Search of Himself

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Hero Feature: A Master of Swords in Search of Himself
Saber's damage reduces Physical Defense of enemies.
Saber shoots out 5 flying swords, with each sword dealing Physical Damage. After circling around Saber for a period of time, the swords will fly back to Saber. When Saber deals damage with Basic Attack or skills during the circling period, he will shoot a sword to the target, dealing Physical Damage to the main target. Damage to other targets on the path decays. The Cooldown of [Charge] is reduced.
Saber charges towards a designated direction, dealing Physical Damage to enemies along the way. Saber gains an enhanced Basic Attack after the charge, dealing Physical Damage and slowing the target.
Saber dashes toward an enemy hero and knocks the target airborne. During this period, Saber launches 3 consecutive blows in quick succession. The first two blows deal Physical Damage, whereas the third blow deals extra Physical Damage.
Role: Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 9 Updates
Alice
Alice hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Blood Ancestry, Flowing Blood, Blood Awe, Blood Ode.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
As a Mage who need to fight face to face against the enemies, Alice relies heavily on her Ultimate's damage and restoration, which makes her lack combat ability during the cooldown of her Ultimate. Therefore, we have redesigned her Ultimate. We hope Alice could be a durable Mage & Tank. To ensure the balance, we have nerfed the effects of her Skill 1 and Ultimate. Besides, we have added a new effect to Skill 1 so that the player can see the location of the Blood Stream.
After absorbing 25 blood orbs, increases 10% Magic Lifesteal → 15% Shield and HP Restoration. New Effect: Each blood orb she absorbs will restore 50 Mana for her.
Damage: 350-650+180% Magic Power → 400-600+120% Magic Power Cooldown: 4s → 5s Mana Cost: 90-140 → 50-75 New Effect: After the first cast, you can see the location of the Blood Stream by holding down the skill icon.
Mana Cost: 90-115 → 50-75
Cooldown removed. Costs Mana continuously when the skill is on. Mana Cost: 50 → 60-100 Damage: 160-220+70% Magic Power → 120-180+50% Magic Power HP Restoration: 80-120+30% Magic Power → 80-100+20% Magic Power
Role: Tank, Mage
Tier: B
Patch History: 14 Updates
Tigreal
Tigreal hero Adjusted

Optimized his skin and redesigned his Skill 1. Canceled some combo requirements to grant him a higher cap.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Optimized his skin and redesigned his Skill 1. Canceled some combo requirements to grant him a higher cap.
Tigreal smashes the ground, dealing damage up to 3 times to all enemies in a fan-shaped area and slowing them according to the distance between the target and himself. Reduced the damage of each attack. (Tip: Use this skill together with (Sacred Hammer] can deal damage to enemies three times.)
New Effect: Now you can use [Flicker] during the skill cast to change your current location.
Role: Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Yu Zhong
Yu Zhong hero Nerf

We have increased the cooldowns in order to increase his downtime between teamfights and nerf his durability.

All Documented Modifications (4)
Designer Note
We have increased the cooldowns in order to increase his downtime between teamfights and nerf his durability.
Cooldown: 5.5-4s → 7-5.5s
Cooldown: 10.6-8.5s → 12-10.5s
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 11 Updates
Atlas
Atlas hero Nerf

Without making too much impact on his strong teamfight ability, we've slightly nerfed his durability and initiation ability.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Without making too much impact on his strong teamfight ability, we've slightly nerfed his durability and initiation ability.
Physical Defense: 45-80 → 25-60
Cooldown: 12-8s → 15-10s
Role: Tank
Tier: S
Patch History: 13 Updates
Vale
Vale hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Windtalk, Windblow.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Movement Speed gain of each stack: 5 → 8 Stack limit: 12 → 10
Cooldown: 9-7.5s → 8.5s Fix Base damage of continuous damage: 90-215 → 150-225 Control Airborne duration: 1.1 → 1s
Role: Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 8 Updates
Chang'e
Chang'e hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Starmoon Shockwave, Crescent Moon.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Base slow effect: 40% → 20% Max slow effect: 75% → 40% Base Damage: 340-540 → 300-500
Base damage of Crescent Moon Basic Attack: 0 → 20 Magic Power Bonus: 30% → 25%
Role: Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 13 Updates
Aurora
Aurora hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Frost Shock, Bitter Frost.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Base damage: 300-600 → 400-600
Base Damage: 530-830 → 450-750 Magic Power Bonus: 180% → 160%
Role: Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 13 Updates
Kadita
Kadita hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Ocean Oddity.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Base damage: 265-490 → 300-500 Damage reduction: 70% → 50%
Role: Mage, Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 9 Updates
Granger
Granger hero Buff

In the current environment Granger is a bit weak in the early and middle game. So we have increased the base damage of his Skill 1.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
In the current environment Granger is a bit weak in the early and middle game. So we have increased the base damage of his Skill 1.
Base Damage: 30-180 → 45-195
Role: Marksman
Tier: C
Patch History: 21 Updates
Silvanna
Silvanna hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Spiral Strangling, Imperial Justice.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Magic Power Bonus for each attack: 35% → 45% Damage to minions: 75% → 50%
Magic Lifesteal gain: 100% → 80%-120%
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 13 Updates
Uranus
Uranus hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Consecration.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Cooldown: 36-28 → 42-36
Role: Tank
Tier: S
Patch History: 12 Updates
Balmond
Balmond hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Bloodthirst, Cyclone Sweep.

All Documented Modifications (2)
HP restoration from killing minions and creeps. 5% → 7%
Damage increase after dealing damage to enemies doesn't work on minions now.
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 15 Updates
Martis
Martis hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Ashura Aura, Mortal Coil, Decimation.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Base Damage: 340-540 → 350-650
Deals only 75% damage to minions
Significantly reduced the decay speed of Movement Speed gain after killing the target.
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 16 Updates
Terizla
Terizla hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Body of Smith, Execution Strike.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Every 2.5% of HP lost converted to 1% Damage Reduction (up to 35%) → Every 2% of HP lost converted to 1% Damage Reduction (up to 45%)
Cooldown: 7 → 7-5.5s New Effect: Deals only 50% damage to minions.
Role: Fighter, Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 18 Updates
Freya
Freya hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Spirit Combo.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Damage dealt by the 4th cast: 150% → 120%
Role: Fighter
Tier: S
Patch History: 14 Updates
X.Borg
X.Borg hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Fire Missiles.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Deals only 75% damage to minions when he still has his armor on.
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 22 Updates
Dyrroth
Dyrroth hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Burst Strike.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Deals only 75% damage to minions.
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 7 Updates
Esmeralda
Esmeralda hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Esmeralda.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Esmeralda.
Role: Tank, Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 19 Updates
Badang
Badang hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Badang.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Badang.
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 15 Updates
Selena
Selena hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Selena.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Selena.
Role: Assassin, Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 11 Updates
Ling
Ling hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Ling.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Ling.
Role: Assassin
Tier: C
Patch History: 28 Updates
Franco
Franco hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Franco.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Franco.
Role: Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 8 Updates
Popol and Kupa
Popol and Kupa hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Popol and Kupa.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Popol and Kupa.
Role: Marksman
Tier: D
Patch History: 17 Updates
Gatotkaca
Gatotkaca hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Gatotkaca.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Gatotkaca.
Role: Tank, Fighter
Tier: B
Patch History: 12 Updates
Retribution
Retribution battle spell Adjusted

Retribution values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Cooldown: 35s
Required Level: Lv. 3
Hunter Strike
Hunter Strike equipment Adjusted

Hunter Strike values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Attack
Cost: 2,010 Gold
Patch History: 6 Updates

Curse Sword

battlefield Adjusted

Curse Sword values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Sanctum Island & Competitive Map Scope Impacts neutral creep pacing, lane economy & objective control.

Pillager Axe

battlefield Adjusted

Pillager Axe values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Sanctum Island & Competitive Map Scope Impacts neutral creep pacing, lane economy & objective control.

Nimble Blade

battlefield Adjusted

Nimble Blade values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Sanctum Island & Competitive Map Scope Impacts neutral creep pacing, lane economy & objective control.

Raptor Machete

battlefield Adjusted

Raptor Machete values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Sanctum Island & Competitive Map Scope Impacts neutral creep pacing, lane economy & objective control.
Queen's Wings
Queen's Wings equipment Adjusted

Queen's Wings values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 2,250 Gold
Patch History: 8 Updates
Enchanted Talisman
Enchanted Talisman equipment Adjusted

Enchanted Talisman values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Magic
Cost: 2,070 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates
Athena's Shield
Athena's Shield equipment Adjusted

Athena's Shield values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 2,150 Gold
Patch History: 6 Updates
Antique Cuirass
Antique Cuirass equipment Adjusted

Antique Cuirass values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 2,170 Gold
Patch History: 5 Updates
Dreadnaught Armor
Dreadnaught Armor equipment Adjusted

Dreadnaught Armor values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 730 Gold
Patch History: 4 Updates

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