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 1.7.20B

Season 26 Released October 24, 2022

Patch 1.7.20B - Competitive Balance Adjustments

Official update released October 24, 2022. Key highlights: Hero & Battlefield Adjustments.

7 Buffs
5 Nerfs
6 Adjusted
15 Balance Adjustments Filtered View
Hylos
Hylos hero Adjusted

We want to keep his Attack Speed reduction gameplay while trimming down his other parameters.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We want to keep his Attack Speed reduction gameplay while trimming down his other parameters.
Max Stacks: 10 → 8 Attack Speed Reduced per Stack: 5% → 7.5%-15%
Role: Tank
Tier: B
Patch History: 12 Updates
Leomord
Leomord hero Buff

We hope that the following changes will grant Leomord more mobility, survivability, and better reap abilities.

All Documented Modifications (4)
Designer Note
We hope that the following changes will grant Leomord more mobility, survivability, and better reap abilities.
Crit Conditions: Below 35% HP → Below 50% HP
Cooldown: 14-9s → 10s Enhanced Cooldown: 7.5-5s → 6s
Defense Buff: 40-80 → 30-110
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 10 Updates
Martis
Martis hero Buff

Slightly increased Martis' adaptability and ability to pull off consecutive reaps.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Slightly increased Martis' adaptability and ability to pull off consecutive reaps.
New Effect: At full stacks, Martis gains an additional 10-150 Physical Attack (scales with level).
New Effect: With the first Dash, Martis can move right through thin walls.
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 16 Updates
Harith
Harith hero Adjusted

Slightly strengthened the development of Harith's equipment in the late game.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly strengthened the development of Harith's equipment in the late game.
Shield Magic Power Bonus: 120% → 140% Basic Attack Damage Magic Power Bonus: 80% → 100%
Role: Mage
Tier: B
Patch History: 20 Updates
Hayabusa
Hayabusa hero Buff

Slightly increased Hayabusa's early-game damage, and allowed for a larger margin of error in the late game.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Slightly increased Hayabusa's early-game damage, and allowed for a larger margin of error in the late game.
Base Damage: 130-150 → 140 (at all levels.) Extra Damage: 45-55 → 45-85
Role: Assassin
Tier: C
Patch History: 16 Updates
Terizla
Terizla hero Nerf

Slightly reverted a previous nerf to terizia, increasing his key damage-dealing techniques.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly reverted a previous nerf to terizia, increasing his key damage-dealing techniques.
Cooldown: 9-7s → 7-4.5s Physical Attack Bonuses from First 2 Instances Damage Dealt: 125% → 180%
Role: Fighter, Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 18 Updates
Barats
Barats hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Detona's Welcome.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Max HP: 20% → 30% Passive Stacks Gained When Resurrected: 5-15 → 5-25 Slightly increased the control AOE but lowered the damage AOE so the two are now matched.
Role: Tank, Fighter
Tier: A
Patch History: 15 Updates
Beatrix
Beatrix hero Nerf

The nerf to Beatrix in the previous patch was a little harsh, so we slightly tuned back these changes and further increased the usage for the Bennett.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
The nerf to Beatrix in the previous patch was a little harsh, so we slightly tuned back these changes and further increased the usage for the Bennett.
Bennett: Bennett (Grenade Gun) Damage: 230-300% Physical Attack → 232-330% Physical Attack
Role: Marksman
Tier: C
Patch History: 17 Updates
Akai
Akai hero Buff

Slightly increased Ultimate Cooldown at later levels but gains a damage buff to compensate.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly increased Ultimate Cooldown at later levels but gains a damage buff to compensate.
Cooldown: 55-47s → 55s at all levels Base Damage: 180-420 → 200-450
Role: Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Balmond
Balmond hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Lethal Counter.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
With Retribution no longer being affected by damage bonuses against Creeps, it was too easy for Balmond to steal map objectives with his Ultimate. We have tuned down his damage to non-hero units so that for most scenarios, even if he uses his Ultimate while carrying a Jungle Emblem, his damage will still be slightly lower than Advanced Retribution.
Non-Hero Unit Damage Cap: 1,300-2,500 → 1,000-2,000
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 15 Updates
Valentina
Valentina hero Adjusted

Slightly reduced Valentina's durability.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly reduced Valentina's durability.
Lifesteal Ratio: 32-60% → 30%
Role: Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 12 Updates
Esmeralda
Esmeralda hero Nerf

Slightly nerfed Esmeralda's Shield.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly nerfed Esmeralda's Shield.
Base Shield: 400-850 → 300-750 Reduced the speed at which nearby enemies' Shield is converted into own Shield.
Role: Tank, Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 19 Updates
Paquito
Paquito hero Buff

Paquito's Burst damage is a little too much in the current version, so we've decided to tone down his damage-dealing capabilities.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Paquito's Burst damage is a little too much in the current version, so we've decided to tone down his damage-dealing capabilities.
Haymaker Damage: 350-600 + 100% Total Physical Attack → 300-450 + 90% Total Physical Attack Enhanced Uppercut Base Damage: 400-750 → 400-600
Role: Fighter, Assassin
Tier: S
Patch History: 20 Updates
Selena
Selena hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Primal Darkness.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
It's possible for Selena to harass her foes by constantly switching between forms. It's also often nigh-on impossible to escape death when hit by her Skill 2 in the early game. With this in mind, we've worked to reduce the frequency at which Selena's able to harass foes during this period.
Cooldown: 4.5/4/3.5/3s → 5.5/4.8/4/3s
Role: Assassin, Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 11 Updates
Julian
Julian hero Nerf

Even after numerous nerfs, Julian still possessed an immense ability to snowball out of control. We have the following changes to remedy his overtuned burst potential.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Even after numerous nerfs, Julian still possessed an immense ability to snowball out of control. We have the following changes to remedy his overtuned burst potential.
Role: Assassin, Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 15 Updates

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