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 1.8.78

Season 32 Released April 23, 2024

Patch 1.8.78 - Revamped Helcurt

Official update released April 23, 2024. Key highlights: Revamped Hero : Helcurt , Shadowbringer Hero Adjustments Equipment Adjustments Talent Adjustments Battlefield Adjustments System Adjustments Events Bug Fixes.

42 Buffs
4 Nerfs
38 Adjusted
1 Revamps
26 Balance Adjustments Filtered View
Dominance Ice
Dominance Ice equipment Adjusted

We want it to have similar counter effects for Fighters and Marksmen that rely on Attack Speed

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
We want it to have similar counter effects for Fighters and Marksmen that rely on Attack Speed
Type: Defense
Cost: 2,010 Gold
Patch History: 10 Updates
Black Ice Shield
Black Ice Shield equipment Adjusted

Black Ice Shield values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 780 Gold
Patch History: 5 Updates
Holy Crystal
Holy Crystal equipment Adjusted

We need new Mage equipment to provide lots of Magic Power after lowering the price of Blood Wings.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
We need new Mage equipment to provide lots of Magic Power after lowering the price of Blood Wings.
Type: Magic
Cost: 3,000 Gold
Patch History: 1 Updates
Ogre Tomahawk
Ogre Tomahawk equipment Nerf

We removed the Passive and lowered the price to add it to more Build Paths.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
We removed the Passive and lowered the price to add it to more Build Paths.
Type: Attack
Cost: 650 Gold
Patch History: 1 Updates
Endless Battle
Endless Battle equipment Buff

To match the adjustments made to Ogre Tomahawk, we want heroes that use this as core equipment to build faster.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
To match the adjustments made to Ogre Tomahawk, we want heroes that use this as core equipment to build faster.
Type: Attack
Cost: 2,330 Gold
Patch History: 4 Updates
War Axe
War Axe equipment Adjusted

War Axe values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Attack
Cost: 2,100 Gold
Patch History: 11 Updates
Blade of the Heptaseas
Blade of the Heptaseas equipment Adjusted

Blade of the Heptaseas values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Attack
Cost: 1,950 Gold
Patch History: 6 Updates
Rose Gold Meteor
Rose Gold Meteor equipment Adjusted

Reduced the price

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
Reduced the price
Type: Attack
Cost: 2,030 Gold
Patch History: 7 Updates
Magic Blade
Magic Blade equipment Adjusted

Reduced the price

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
Reduced the price
Type: Attack
Cost: 1,050 Gold
Patch History: 5 Updates
Great Dragon Spear
Great Dragon Spear equipment Buff

Increased the speed boost it grants

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
Increased the speed boost it grants
Type: Attack
Cost: 2,140 Gold
Patch History: 2 Updates
Blade Armor
Blade Armor equipment Adjusted

Blade Armor values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 1,910 Gold
Patch History: 4 Updates
Thunder Belt
Thunder Belt equipment Adjusted

Thunder Belt values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 1,820 Gold
Patch History: 6 Updates
Cursed Helmet
Cursed Helmet equipment Adjusted

Cursed Helmet values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 1,910 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
Oracle
Oracle equipment Adjusted

Oracle values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 1,860 Gold
Patch History: 5 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
Immortality
Immortality equipment Adjusted

Immortality values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 2,120 Gold
Patch History: 5 Updates
Brute Force Breastplate
Brute Force Breastplate equipment Adjusted

Brute Force Breastplate values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 2,070 Gold
Patch History: 8 Updates
Radiant Armor
Radiant Armor equipment Adjusted

Radiant Armor values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 1,880 Gold
Patch History: 7 Updates
Silence Robe
Silence Robe equipment Adjusted

Silence Robe values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 1,020 Gold
Patch History: 2 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
Steel Legplates
Steel Legplates equipment Adjusted

Steel Legplates values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 630 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates
Warrior Boots
Warrior Boots equipment Adjusted

Warrior Boots values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Movement
Cost: 720 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates
Tough Boots
Tough Boots equipment Adjusted

Tough Boots values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Movement
Cost: 720 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates
Leather Jerkin
Leather Jerkin equipment Adjusted

Leather Jerkin values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 220 Gold
Patch History: 1 Updates
Magic Resist Cloak
Magic Resist Cloak equipment Adjusted

Magic Resist Cloak values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 220 Gold
Patch History: 1 Updates

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