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 1.7.32C

Season 26 Released November 30, 2022

Patch 1.7.32C - Competitive Balance Adjustments

Official update released November 30, 2022. Key highlights: Hero Adjustments Battlefield Adjustments.

2 Buffs
4 Nerfs
13 Adjusted
18 Balance Adjustments Filtered View
Alucard
Alucard hero Adjusted

We hope that the following changes will allow him more room to manoeuvre during his Ultimate, giving him an easier time in high-ranked play. We're balancing it out by reducing his Ultimate duration and mobility.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
We hope that the following changes will allow him more room to manoeuvre during his Ultimate, giving him an easier time in high-ranked play. We're balancing it out by reducing his Ultimate duration and mobility.
Cooldown: 8-6s → 10.5-8.5s
Duration: 8s → 6s New Effect: Other skill cooldowns reduced to 50% during Ultimate.
Role: Fighter, Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 11 Updates
Hilda
Hilda hero Adjusted

We want Hilda to have a bigger role in teamfights instead of only being focused on a single target.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
We want Hilda to have a bigger role in teamfights instead of only being focused on a single target.
New Passive: Each basic attack or skill cast applies the target with a stack of Wilderness Mark that reduces the target's Physical and Magic Defense by 4%, stacking up to 6 times.
Removed Effect: Ignores 40% of Physical Defense of targets with max stacks.
Role: Fighter, Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 16 Updates
Belerick
Belerick hero Adjusted

As a Tank that counters heroes with high Attack Speed, Belerick is not offensive enough in teamfights. We're giving him new abilities to strengthen him in teamfights.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
As a Tank that counters heroes with high Attack Speed, Belerick is not offensive enough in teamfights. We're giving him new abilities to strengthen him in teamfights.
New Effect: Reduce Cooldown by 1s every time Deadly Thorns triggers. Cooldown: 12-9s → 14-11s
Role: Tank
Tier: S
Patch History: 13 Updates
Yve
Yve hero Adjusted

Improved Yve's control and early-game laning abilities.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Improved Yve's control and early-game laning abilities.
Slow Effect: 35%-60% → 50%-75%
Optimised the accuracy of the tapping, sliding and edge immobilising ranges. Slow Effect: 60% → 75%
Role: Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 19 Updates
Alice
Alice hero Buff

Alice's early-to-mid game performance was still below expectations, so we're improving her growth again.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Alice's early-to-mid game performance was still below expectations, so we're improving her growth again.
Base Damage: 60-120 → 90 Extra Damage: 0.5%-1.5% → 0.5%-2.5% Mana Cost: 50-140 → 50-160
Role: Tank, Mage
Tier: B
Patch History: 14 Updates
Kaja
Kaja hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Wrath Sanction, Ring of Order.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Kaja overpowers his enemies in the early and mid game with frequent uses of his skill 1 and powerful passive, so we're reverting some of the paralysing effects and slightly nerfing his laning abilities in the early and mid game.
Damage reduction from every stack of paralyze: 8% → 5%
Cooldown: 6.5-4.5s → 9-7s
Role: Support
Tier: C
Patch History: 17 Updates
Martis
Martis hero Adjusted

Martis is too overpowered, so we're slightly reducing the bonus from his passive.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Martis is too overpowered, so we're slightly reducing the bonus from his passive.
Bonus Physical Attack at Full Stacks: 10 x Hero Level → 6 x Hero Level
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 16 Updates
Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu hero Buff

In most situations, Lapu-Lapu lacked mobility. The slow from his Skill 1 was not enough, so we removed this effect. We greatly enhanced his Bravery Blessing generation during his Ultimate for better mobility.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
In most situations, Lapu-Lapu lacked mobility. The slow from his Skill 1 was not enough, so we removed this effect. We greatly enhanced his Bravery Blessing generation during his Ultimate for better mobility.
Skill 1 no longer triggers Passive.
Ultimate and skills used during transformation generate 3 times more Bravery Blessing.
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 16 Updates
Khaleed
Khaleed hero Adjusted

Unlike other Fighters, Khaleed doesn't have a clear role where he excels. We're now giving him stronger support and kiting abilities.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Unlike other Fighters, Khaleed doesn't have a clear role where he excels. We're now giving him stronger support and kiting abilities.
Speed Boost: 25% → 35% Sand accumulation from movement is reduced to 70%
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 11 Updates
Bane
Bane hero Adjusted

As a Fighter that deals massive damage, Bane can't support teammates when he's surrounded, so we're enhancing his control abilities.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
As a Fighter that deals massive damage, Bane can't support teammates when he's surrounded, so we're enhancing his control abilities.
Control Duration: 0.4s → 0.8s
Role: Fighter, Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 18 Updates
Paquito
Paquito hero Adjusted

Slightly reduced Paquito's mobility.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly reduced Paquito's mobility.
Movement Speed Boost Duration: 2.5s → 1.8s
Role: Fighter, Assassin
Tier: S
Patch History: 20 Updates
Benedetta
Benedetta hero Nerf

Benedetta is overpowered in high-ranked and professional play, so we're slightly nerfing her mobility.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Benedetta is overpowered in high-ranked and professional play, so we're slightly nerfing her mobility.
Cooldown: 9-7s → 10-8s
Cooldown: 15-10s → 15-12s
Role: Assassin, Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 10 Updates
Akai
Akai hero Nerf

We're slightly nerfing Akai's exceptional control and durability.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We're slightly nerfing Akai's exceptional control and durability.
Cooldown: 11-9s → 13-10s
Role: Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Diggie
Diggie hero Adjusted

We want Diggie to be more cautious as to when to use his Ultimate.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We want Diggie to be more cautious as to when to use his Ultimate.
Cooldown: 60s → 76-64s
Role: Support
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Hylos
Hylos hero Adjusted

We hope Hylos can use his Ultimate more often.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We hope Hylos can use his Ultimate more often.
Cooldown: 50-42s → 40-32s
Role: Tank
Tier: B
Patch History: 12 Updates
Pharsa
Pharsa hero Nerf

Pharsa is an all-rounder with high burst damage, extremely long range and great mobility. We're nerfing her mobility to make her more of a low mobility cannon.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Pharsa is an all-rounder with high burst damage, extremely long range and great mobility. We're nerfing her mobility to make her more of a low mobility cannon.
Role: Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 20 Updates
Lylia
Lylia hero Adjusted

Slightly reduced Lylia's early game damage.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly reduced Lylia's early game damage.
Base Damage: 100-160 → 90-150 Explosive Damage: 250-400 → 220-370
Role: Mage
Tier: B
Patch History: 13 Updates
Lesley
Lesley hero Adjusted

Slightly reduced Lesley's mid to late game damage.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly reduced Lesley's mid to late game damage.
Cooldown: 5-2s → 5-3s Extra Physical Attack: 85-135 → 85-110
Role: Marksman, Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 15 Updates

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