Patch Notes & Meta Timeline
Sequential balance adjustments from the first international championship (M1 World Championship) through to today.
Patch 2.1.40a
Season 39 Released December 31, 2025Patch 2.1.40a - Competitive Balance Adjustments
Official update released December 31, 2025. Key highlights: Hero Adjustments Battlefield Adjustments Equipment Adjustments.
Kalea's Ultimate is difficult to counter, so we've reduced its casting frequency.
After several nerfs, Lancelot remains too strong. We've reduced his Ultimate casting frequency to tone him down.
Lapu-Lapu becomes extremely powerful after activating his Ultimate. This adjustment aims to preserve this highlight experience while reducing the frequency of his Ultimate.
Increased Ling's combat capability in the mid to late game.
To allow Minsitthar to better restrict highly mobile heroes, we've enhanced the hero's utility and increased the cast frequency of his Ultimate.
Yve's long cast range and Movement Speed Boost gave her excessive kiting ability, so we've made some adjustments.
The late-game Magic Defense of some heroes has increased in recent patches, so we've increased this equipment's Magic Defense reduction effect in the late game.
It is a bit too well-rounded as a utility Magic equipment, so we've reduced its damage capability.
Compared to Wishing Lantern, Lightning Truncheon deals lower damage most of the time. Therefore, we've increased its damage in the early to mid game.
Sanctum Island Map & Neutral Objectives
battlefield AdjustedNeutral creeps, defense turret plating, and lane minion mechanics tuned.