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 1.5.24

Season 18 Released October 25, 2020

Patch 1.5.24 - Revamp Milestone

Official update released October 25, 2020. Key highlights: New Heroes: Benedetta Revamped Heroes: Lapu-Lapu.

6 Buffs
3 Nerfs
10 Adjusted
19 Balance Adjustments
Benedetta
Benedetta hero Adjusted

Benedetta will be available on November 7th (Server Time). Diamond 599. Battle Point 32,000. Hero Feature: A ranger that fights for hope.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Benedetta will be available on November 7th (Server Time). Diamond 599. Battle Point 32,000. Hero Feature: A ranger that fights for hope.
When holding down the [Basic Attack] button, Benedetta enters a Swordout state and keeps gathering the Sword Intent. If releasing the [Basic Attack] button after the Sword Intent is fully charged, Benedetta will use Swordout Slash in [the direction she’s facing] and dash forward, dealing Physical Damage (identified as Skill Damage and decays on minions and creeps) to enemies on the path. Only when Benedetta is in Swordout State and her Sword Intent is fully charged, she can release the Swordout Slash. Benedetta can also gain Sword Intent when dealing damage via Basic Attack and Skills.
Benedetta withdraws swiftly and leaves a shadow in front. After a short delay, her shadow slashes forward in a fan-shaped area, dealing Physical Damage and slowing the enemies. Meanwhile, Benedetta dashes forward to slash, dealing Physical Damage. (If the target is hit by her shadow, damage caused by Benedetta herself will increase.)
Benedetta raises her weapon to defend, gains Control Immunity and blocks damage from any source in a period of time. After defense, she stabs in a designated direction dealing Physical Damage. If Benedetta defends a CC effect successfully during defense, she will gain full Sword Intent and stun the target.
Benedetta clenches Alecto and slashes forward after a short delay (invincible while dashing), slowing all targets on the path. After dashing, Benedetta detonates Sword Intent on the path, strangling the enemy with the Sword Intent, dealing Physical Damage and slowing the enemy.
Role: Assassin, Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 10 Updates
Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu hero Buff

Hero Feature: The warrior that fights for freedom and has two stances.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Hero Feature: The warrior that fights for freedom and has two stances.
Each time Lapu-Lapu deals damage, he gains [Bravery Blessing]. When his [Bravery Blessing] is full, his next Basic Attack or [Justice Blades] will be enhanced, granting Lapu-Lapu a shield that can absorb damage. The enhanced [Basic Attack] will cause him to dash toward the target, dealing Physical Damage. The enhanced [Justice Blades] will slow the target.
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 16 Updates
Belerick
Belerick hero Buff

Adjustments applied to Nature's Strike, Wrath of Dryad.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
In the new patch, more importance is attached to laning, so it is more difficult for Belerick to play a role in team fights. In order to handle this problem, we've strengthened his durability and mobility. "It's time to share some love on this old friend."
Restoration of HP Lost: 8% → 10% Movement Speed Boost increased (decaying over time)
Skill animation and backswing slightly shortened.
Role: Tank
Tier: S
Patch History: 13 Updates
Minotaur
Minotaur hero Adjusted

We've strengthened his damage taking ability in Rage State.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We've strengthened his damage taking ability in Rage State.
Physical & Magic Defense Boost in Rage State: 11.5-32.5 → 14-70
Role: Tank, Support
Tier: A
Patch History: 14 Updates
Grock
Grock hero Buff

We've enhanced his competitiveness among Tanks!

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We've enhanced his competitiveness among Tanks!
Physical Attack Bonus: 80% → 120% (Scales with charging time) Cooldown: 6 → 5
Role: Tank, Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 16 Updates
Johnson
Johnson hero Adjusted

In order to increase the utility of the Ultimate, we've reduced its control difficulty and early game cooldown.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
In order to increase the utility of the Ultimate, we've reduced its control difficulty and early game cooldown.
Optimized control feeling. Cooldown: 53-43 → 45-40 Base Damage: 400-600 → 300-500
Role: Tank, Support
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Barats
Barats hero Buff

We hope Barats performance will be more balanced both at advantages and disadvantages.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
We hope Barats performance will be more balanced both at advantages and disadvantages.
Shield provided by each stack of Big Guy: 5 → 3-6 (grows at Lv. 4, 8, and 12)
His damage doesn't grow with increased body size anymore. New Effect: Devouring the target will recover up to 20% of Max HP.
Role: Tank, Fighter
Tier: A
Patch History: 15 Updates
Bruno
Bruno hero Buff

Due to the changes in the latest patch, it is difficult for Bruno to take advantage by aggression. Thus, we've increased his early-game damage in order to help him regain his lane domination.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Due to the changes in the latest patch, it is difficult for Bruno to take advantage by aggression. Thus, we've increased his early-game damage in order to help him regain his lane domination.
Base Damage: 95-245 → 120-270 Mana Cost: 90-140 → 75-125
Role: Marksman
Tier: C
Patch History: 18 Updates
Granger
Granger hero Adjusted

After the adjustments in the last patch, Granger still had difficulty establishing an advantage in the early game, and was somewhat weak in the late game. So we continue to adjust his damage.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
After the adjustments in the last patch, Granger still had difficulty establishing an advantage in the early game, and was somewhat weak in the late game. So we continue to adjust his damage.
Base Damage: 30-120 → 80-160
Role: Marksman
Tier: C
Patch History: 21 Updates
Karrie
Karrie hero Adjusted

We hope that Karrie can exert her strength earlier in the fight against tank heroes. Therefore, we have adjusted the early-game damage of his Passive.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We hope that Karrie can exert her strength earlier in the fight against tank heroes. Therefore, we have adjusted the early-game damage of his Passive.
Max HP Ratio of Damage: 6-12% → 8%-12%
Role: Marksman
Tier: C
Patch History: 17 Updates
Saber
Saber hero Adjusted

Increase Arlott's gain on attack equipment.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Increase Arlott's gain on attack equipment.
Base Penetration Damage: 192-252 → 210-260
Role: Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 9 Updates
Luo Yi
Luo Yi hero Buff

We've buffed her core ability as a Mage.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We've buffed her core ability as a Mage.
Magic Power Bonus of the Reaction Damage: 150% → 180% Magic Power Bonus of the Shield 120% → 150%
Role: Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 13 Updates
Ling
Ling hero Nerf

As the laning difference gradually became clear, Ling's mobility and high burst made him overpowered when jungling, especially in the high-rank matches, so we have to nerf him again. "Sorry, bro."

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
As the laning difference gradually became clear, Ling's mobility and high burst made him overpowered when jungling, especially in the high-rank matches, so we have to nerf him again. "Sorry, bro."
Cooldown: 42-36s → 52-46s
Role: Assassin
Tier: C
Patch History: 28 Updates
Roger
Roger hero Adjusted

We've weakened his ability to take damage and restrict enemies.

All Documented Modifications (1)
We've weakened his ability to take damage and restrict enemies.
Role: Fighter, Marksman
Tier: D
Patch History: 9 Updates
Baxia
Baxia hero Nerf

We've weakened his durability and benefits of charging, which will lead to a high requirement of the skill hit rate, while his attacks still have a great impact on enemies.

All Documented Modifications (4)
Designer Note
We've weakened his durability and benefits of charging, which will lead to a high requirement of the skill hit rate, while his attacks still have a great impact on enemies.
Damage Reduction: 35 → 25
Max HP Bonus of Damage: 5% → 6%
Base Damage: 50-70 → 40-60 Damage Reduction Boost: 75% → 140% Total Damage Reduction effect almost unchanged
Role: Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 18 Updates
Khufra
Khufra hero Nerf

We've nerfed him in the early and middle game.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
We've nerfed him in the early and middle game.
Base Damage: 150-250 → 50-100 Max HP Bonus of Damage: 7.5%-10% → 7%-12%
Physical & Magic Defense Boost: 50%-100% → 30%-100% Max HP Bonus of Damage: 3.5-6% → 3-6%
Role: Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 12 Updates
Hilda
Hilda hero Adjusted

We have adjusted the damage increase of each stack of Power of Wildness, while we have kept the effect of full stacks the same.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We have adjusted the damage increase of each stack of Power of Wildness, while we have kept the effect of full stacks the same.
Damage Increase of each stack of Power of Wildness: 50-60 → 25-35
Role: Fighter, Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 16 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
Wind of Nature
Wind of Nature equipment Adjusted

Wind of Nature values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Attack
Cost: 1,910 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates

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