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 1.6.10

Season 21 Released August 23, 2021

Patch 1.6.10 - Revamped Kimmy

Official update released August 23, 2021. Key highlights: New Hero: Aulus , Warrior of Ferocity. A ferocious warrior who gets stronger as he fights. With powers that unlock with level, Aulus has the ability to dominate the battlefield in the late game. Revamped Hero: Kimmy , Jetpack Rebel Hero Adjustments Battlefield Adjustments Events: MLBB X Transformers and Autobots vs Decepticons System Adjustments Bug Fixes and Game Optimization.

3 Buffs
4 Nerfs
17 Adjusted
17 Balance Adjustments Filtered View
Aulus
Aulus hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Fighting Spirit, Aulus, Charge!, The Power of Axe, Undying Fury.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Aulus will be available for purchase on August 31st. Launch week 30% OFF. A ferocious warrior who gets stronger as he fights. With powers that unlock with level, Aulus has the ability to dominate the battlefield in the late game.
Aulus's Basic Attack adds a stack of Fighting Spirit for the axe, increasing his Physical Attack and Physical Penetration, up to 4 stacks. Aulus also gains extra Movement Speed and Basic Attack Damage at full stacks.
When Aulus, Charge! is held down, Aulus gains extra Movement Speed and Damage Reduction against attacks from the front. If Aulus, Charge! is released before the duration ends, Aulus will unleash his fury and smash the ground, dealing damage to nearby enemies and slowing them.
Aulus brandishes his axe, dealing damage to enemies in a fan-shaped area. Each non-minion enemy hit allows him to perform a certain number of enhanced Basic Attack (at least 1 when no non-minion enemy is hit). Aulus gains extra Attack Speed when performing the enhanced Basic Attack and restores HP.
Passive Every time Undying Fury is upgraded, Aulus crafts a part for his axe in order. * Blade Craft: Permanently increases Aulus' Basic Attacks' Physical Damage. * Hammer Craft: Permanently increases Aulus' Physical Lifesteal. * Handle Craft: Permanently increases Aulus' Attack Range and the range of [The Power of Axe].
Role: Fighter
Tier: B
Patch History: 15 Updates
Kimmy
Kimmy hero Buff

We optimized the experience of Kimmy's exclusive Basic Attack gameplay, granting her more stable damage output and battle performance.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
We optimized the experience of Kimmy's exclusive Basic Attack gameplay, granting her more stable damage output and battle performance.
When the Basic Attack button is held down, a permanent indicator will appear to help you aim. Optimized the display of the Basic Attack button so it blocks less of the Skill buttons and the screen. Adjusted the Basic Attack's special effect so it is more in line with the actual hit determiner. Adjusted the two types of Basic Attacks' Lifesteal gains and equipment bonuses.
Fixed an issue where the enhanced Basic Attack's damage radius is smaller than normal Basic Attack's. Adjusted the enhanced Basic Attack's special effect so it is more in line with the actual hit determiner. Reduced the energy cost. Increased the attack frequency.
Role: Marksman, Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 21 Updates
Aldous
Aldous hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Contract Transform, Contract Soul Steal, Contract Explosion, Contract Chase Fate.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
There was a huge gap between Aldous's damage capabilities in the early and late games, and he could be difficult to counter at full build. In this adjustment, we optimized his Skill 1 so he could gain stacks and hit the target more easily, and the calculation formula of the shield from his Passive to make it less dependent on his enhanced Basic Attacks. On the other hand, we slightly nerfed his Skill 2 and Ultimate so opposing players could counter him more easily.
Shield Value: Damage of the triggering Basic Attack 500 + 3 * Soul Steal stack count
Optimized the Attack Speed so it can now hit fast-moving enemies more easily. Extra Soul Steal stack gained upon non-hero enemies' deaths: 1 → 2
Removed the Basic Attack Immunity effect. Damage Reduction: 50% → 30%
Slightly reduced the stun duration on hit.
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 11 Updates
Karina
Karina hero Adjusted

We want to slightly increase Karina's appearance rate in higher-ranked matches while maintaining her current skill mechanics.

All Documented Modifications (4)
Designer Note
We want to slightly increase Karina's appearance rate in higher-ranked matches while maintaining her current skill mechanics.
Cooldown Reduction for Skill 1 & 2: 1s → 1.5s
Base Damage: 160-260 → 180-255
Cooldown: 42-34s → 34-26s
Role: Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 14 Updates
Kaja
Kaja hero Nerf

We want Kaja to be more like a Fighter in terms of skill mechanics, so we strengthened his continuous battle abilities but reduced his burst damage.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
We want Kaja to be more like a Fighter in terms of skill mechanics, so we strengthened his continuous battle abilities but reduced his burst damage.
New Effect: Enhanced Basic Attack restores HP.
New Effect: Damaging Minions also reduces the Passive's cooldown by 0.3s.
Cooldown: 13-11s → 13-10s Magic Power Bonus: 120% → 80%
Magic Power Bonus: 150% → 100% Magic Defense Reduction: 10-30 → 10-20 Removed the Magic Defense boost.
Role: Support
Tier: C
Patch History: 17 Updates
Pharsa
Pharsa hero Adjusted

The Passive's base damage cannot increase with hero level, so we made some adjustments. We also want her Skill 2 to be cast more frequently.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
The Passive's base damage cannot increase with hero level, so we made some adjustments. We also want her Skill 2 to be cast more frequently.
Magic Power Bonus: 80% → 100%
Cooldown: 6.5s → 5s
Role: Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 20 Updates
Valir
Valir hero Buff

As a Mage, Valir should be able to clear lanes faster.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
As a Mage, Valir should be able to clear lanes faster.
New Effect: Killing Minions and Creeps with Skill 1 also grants a charge.
Role: Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 9 Updates
Alpha
Alpha hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Force Swing.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Cooldown: 7-4s → 6-4s
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 13 Updates
Saber
Saber hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Enemy's Bane.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Physical Defense Reduction: 7 → 5-8 (scales with level)
Role: Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 9 Updates
Harley
Harley hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Poker Trick.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Base Damage: 150-230 → 130-210
Role: Assassin, Mage
Tier: B
Patch History: 11 Updates
Natan
Natan hero Buff

Adjustments applied to Theory of Everything, Entropy?.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Natan could have double the amount of Penetration. Although the gains were not obvious or even negative most of the time, it could be too strong in certain cases. We also want to slightly improve the casting experience of his current Ultimate.
Natan can convert his Physical Penetration to Magic Penetration at a rate of 75%.
Slightly increased the cast range. Slightly reduced the cancellation distance. New Effect: Refunds cooldown according to the remaining skill duration.
Role: Marksman
Tier: D
Patch History: 20 Updates
X.Borg
X.Borg hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Firaga Armor.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Energy restored upon picking up a Firaga Supply when Armorless: 15 → 10
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 22 Updates
Balmond
Balmond hero Nerf

New Balmond's laning performance has slightly exceeded our expectations, so we reduced his HP restoration.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
New Balmond's laning performance has slightly exceeded our expectations, so we reduced his HP restoration.
Max HP Restoration after Minion or Creep Kills: 8% → 5%
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 15 Updates
Sun
Sun hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Sun.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Sun can constantly harass his enemies with his Doppelgangers, so naturally the enemies should be able to gain rewards for killing the Doppelgangers. But the current rewards may be a bit too high, so we made some adjustments.
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 9 Updates
Fanny
Fanny hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Tornado Strike.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Base Damage: 280-480 → 320-520 Total Physical Attack Bonus: 90% → 80%
Role: Assassin
Tier: A
Patch History: 23 Updates
Granger
Granger hero Adjusted

We want the casting of Granger's Ultimate to be more flexible to adapt to different situations.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We want the casting of Granger's Ultimate to be more flexible to adapt to different situations.
Granger's Ultimate can now be canceled actively, and the corresponding cooldown will be refunded. Similarly, when Granger is affected by advanced controls or killed, the Ultimate will also be interrupted and refund the corresponding cooldown.
Role: Marksman
Tier: C
Patch History: 21 Updates
Belerick
Belerick hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Ancient Seed.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Fixed an issue where the effective area of the second taunt attack was smaller than the indicator.
Role: Tank
Tier: S
Patch History: 13 Updates

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