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 1.8.92

Season 32 Released June 19, 2024

Patch 1.8.92 - New Hero Zhuxin

Official update released June 19, 2024. Key highlights: New Hero: Zhuxin , Beacon of Spirits. A Mage who guides the ember butterflies using her Lantern of Spirits, deals AOE Damage to enemies and pulls them airborne. Hero Adjustments Battlefield Adjustments System Adjustments Events.

11 Buffs
9 Nerfs
24 Adjusted
7 Revamps
15 Balance Adjustments Filtered View
Sky Piercer
Sky Piercer equipment Adjusted

Sky Piercer values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
We hope to give Assassin heroes (including Helcurt, Eudora, Kadita, etc.) a new choice and encourage them to get more kills in the early game to become stronger. Of course, once they die, there will be a significant loss. Choose this Equipment to make your matches more exciting!
Type: Attack
Cost: 1,500 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates
Malefic Gun
Malefic Gun equipment Adjusted

Malefic Gun values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
Last season, we optimized the control of Move and Attack for heroes. This equipment will further enhance the Move and Attack experience of Marksmen, allowing some Marksmen to endlessly kite enemies with longer range and positioning. Of course, some Basic Attack-based Fighters may consider it as well!
Type: Attack
Cost: 2,120 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates
Wishing Lantern
Wishing Lantern equipment Adjusted

Mages don't have equipment that deals impressive damage to high HP heroes, so we added this equipment that hopefully won't do too much damage to squishy heroes.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
Mages don't have equipment that deals impressive damage to high HP heroes, so we added this equipment that hopefully won't do too much damage to squishy heroes.
Type: Magic
Cost: 2,250 Gold
Patch History: 4 Updates
Expert Gloves
Expert Gloves equipment Adjusted

We added a new component to some adaptive equipment.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
We added a new component to some adaptive equipment.
Type: Attack
Cost: 500 Gold
Patch History: 1 Updates
War Axe
War Axe equipment Revamped

War Axe values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
We decided to merge some of the attributes of Bloodlust Axe into War Axe, making War Axe the preferred first choice for Fighters who engage in sustained fights. This change also helps these heroes free up an equipment slot for other pieces. If you still want 2 pieces of equipment that provide Spell Vamp, consider the reworked Queen's Wings!
Type: Attack
Cost: 2,100 Gold
Patch History: 11 Updates
Glowing Wand
Glowing Wand equipment Adjusted

Glowing Wand values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
Glowing Wand's effects are too simple without the damage increase, while Necklace of Durance pales in comparison to the other two pieces of Regen Reduction equipment. Therefore, we removed Necklace of Durance and added its effects to Glowing Wand.
Type: Magic
Cost: 2,150 Gold
Patch History: 10 Updates
Winter Crown
Winter Crown equipment Adjusted

Winter Crown values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
We want it to be an option for Physical heroes and have more use in different situations. For example, Silvanna can use Frozen during Skill 2 to prevent her skills from being interrupted, and even Johnson can freeze himself into an icy car while using his Ultimate. There are other interesting ways to use Frozen!
Type: Attack
Cost: 1,910 Gold
Patch History: 1 Updates
Queen's Wings
Queen's Wings equipment Revamped

Queen's Wings values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
We optimized the attributes of Queen's Wings and reworked its Passive. We hope it can fit more heroes and help them make a comeback when they are low on HP. The most dangerous moment is the most powerful moment!
Type: Defense
Cost: 2,250 Gold
Patch History: 8 Updates
Thunder Belt
Thunder Belt equipment Revamped

Thunder Belt values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
We want the new Thunder Belt to retain its original features, while making it more suitable for Exp Lane Tanks rather than heroes in other roles. After the rework, it can grow infinitely and combine the strongest defense and damage. Make your enemies tremble with the Thunder's Wrath!
Type: Defense
Cost: 1,820 Gold
Patch History: 6 Updates
Clock of Destiny
Clock of Destiny equipment Adjusted

Hopefully the new Clock of Destiny will help Magic heroes who need both damage and durability, and we also find equipment that grows slowly over time is not suitable for fast-paced gameplay.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
Hopefully the new Clock of Destiny will help Magic heroes who need both damage and durability, and we also find equipment that grows slowly over time is not suitable for fast-paced gameplay.
Type: Magic
Cost: 2,030 Gold
Patch History: 5 Updates
Fleeting Time
Fleeting Time equipment Adjusted

We want it to be an option for Physical and even Tank heroes, as it can also provide enough CD Reduction for Tanks as well.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
We want it to be an option for Physical and even Tank heroes, as it can also provide enough CD Reduction for Tanks as well.
Type: Attack, Magic & Defense
Cost: 2,050 Gold
Patch History: 4 Updates
Flask of the Oasis
Flask of the Oasis equipment Adjusted

Flask of the Oasis values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
Sometimes, after an ally healed you and left for a while, you would still get a shield when attacked, which was unexpected and confusing to enemies. As a result, we have shortened the duration of the Passive of Flask of the Oasis.
Type: Magic
Cost: 1,850 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates
Berserker's Fury
Berserker's Fury equipment Adjusted

Make the total price of the ATK Crit set and the Attack Speed set equal.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
Make the total price of the ATK Crit set and the Attack Speed set equal.
Type: Attack
Cost: 2,390 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates
Windtalker
Windtalker equipment Adjusted

Windtalker values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Designer Note
This equipment is the first choice for some heroes in the early game. Without Attack attributes, these heroes' damage is relatively low in the early game. Therefore, we added Attack attributes and removed the Unique Passive - Activate to keep it balanced.
Type: Attack
Cost: 1,880 Gold
Patch History: 6 Updates
Concentrated Energy
Concentrated Energy equipment Adjusted

Concentrated Energy values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Magic
Cost: 2,020 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates

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