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 2.1.90

Season 41 Released July 02, 2026

Patch 2.1.90 - Competitive Balance Adjustments

We've noticed that the jungle area changes in the new patch have benefited some Tank Junglers too much. Therefore, we're reducing their jungling speed while boosting some underpicked Exp Lane and Jungling heroes.

7 Buffs
4 Nerfs
1 Adjusted
11 Balance Adjustments Filtered View
Akai
Akai hero Nerf

Reduced Akai's jungling speed, but increased his burst damage as compensation.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Reduced Akai's jungling speed, but increased his burst damage as compensation.
New Effect: Basic Attacks against marked targets remove the mark. Extra Damage: 25 (+ 5% Total HP) → 35 (+6% Total HP)
Role: Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Argus
Argus hero Nerf

We've decided to improve Argus's early-to-mid game combat and laning capabilities. The mighty "Fallen Angel" shouldn't be limited to the late game.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
We've decided to improve Argus's early-to-mid game combat and laning capabilities. The mighty "Fallen Angel" shouldn't be limited to the late game.
Demonic Slash Damage: 80 (+50% Total Physical Attack) → 120 (+25% Total Physical Attack) Demonic Slash Regen: 100 (+10% Total Physical Attack) → 140
Base Damage: 60-180 → 120-180 ㅤ
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 16 Updates
Aulus
Aulus hero Buff

To reinforce his role as a Fighter reliant on sustained Basic Attacks, we've improved Aulus's sustainability and ability to stay on targets, while slightly reducing his mid-to-late game damage for balance.

All Documented Modifications (4)
Designer Note
To reinforce his role as a Fighter reliant on sustained Basic Attacks, we've improved Aulus's sustainability and ability to stay on targets, while slightly reducing his mid-to-late game damage for balance.
New Effect: Enhanced Basic Attack reduces the target's Movement Speed by 15% for 1s. Enhanced Basic Attack's Base Damage: 135 (+ 20* Hero Level) → 135 (+ 15* Hero Level)
New Effect: The first phase of fan-shaped damage grants 20% Hybrid Lifesteal for 2.5s on hit. Removed Effect: The first phase of fan-shaped damage reduces the target's Movement Speed on hit. Cooldown: 5s → 7s
Slightly reduced the backswing time.
Role: Fighter
Tier: B
Patch History: 15 Updates
Baxia
Baxia hero Buff

Reduced Baxia's damage output and jungling speed.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Reduced Baxia's damage output and jungling speed.
Damage: 140-265 (+120% Magic Power) (+ 6% target's Max HP) → 120-220 (+100% Magic Power) (+ 5% target's Max HP) New Effect: Max Damage to Creeps: 350-800 → 250-575
Role: Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 18 Updates
Esmeralda
Esmeralda hero Buff

Slightly increased Esmeralda's early-to-mid game performance.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Slightly increased Esmeralda's early-to-mid game performance.
Cooldown: 8.5s → 8s Base Shield: 400-900 → 500-1000
Slow Effect: 10% → 20% ㅤ
Role: Tank, Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 19 Updates
Eudora
Eudora hero Buff

Slightly reduced the hero's Mana Cost.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly reduced the hero's Mana Cost.
Mana Cost: 60-90 → 40-65 ㅤㅤ
Role: Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 8 Updates
Fredrinn
Fredrinn hero Nerf

Slightly reduced Fredrinn's jungle clear speed and early-game durability.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly reduced Fredrinn's jungle clear speed and early-game durability.
Damage Increase Against Creeps: 200% → 170% ㅤ
Role: Fighter, Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Melissa
Melissa hero Buff

Slightly reduced the hero's Mana Cost.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly reduced the hero's Mana Cost.
Mana Cost: 90 → 70 ㅤ
Role: Marksman
Tier: A
Patch History: 14 Updates
Minsitthar
Minsitthar hero Buff

Reduced the Ultimate's early-to-mid game cooldown and increased its late-game damage.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Reduced the Ultimate's early-to-mid game cooldown and increased its late-game damage.
Cooldown: 55-45s → 45s at all levels Ultimate's Physical Bonus & Attack Effect Ratio: 40% at all levels → 30%-50%
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 9 Updates
Nolan
Nolan hero Buff

Slightly increased Nolan's sustainability.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly increased Nolan's sustainability.
Energy Regen Upon Hitting an Enemy with a Rift: 20 → 25 ㅤ
Role: Assassin
Tier: A
Patch History: 8 Updates
Zhuxin
Zhuxin hero Nerf

Slightly reduced Skill 2's cast range.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Slightly reduced Skill 2's cast range.
Cast Range: 4.5 → 4.2
Role: Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 10 Updates

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