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 1.4.20

Season 14 Released October 15, 2019

Patch 1.4.20 - New Hero Ling

Official update released October 15, 2019. Key highlights: New Hero : Ling , Cyan Finch Hero Adjustments Weekly Free Heroes and New Skins Battlefield Adjustments Battle Spells Adjustments New Events And Systems System Adjustments Bug Fix.

4 Buffs
7 Nerfs
27 Adjusted
38 Balance Adjustments
Ling
Ling hero Adjusted

Diamond 599, BP 32000, Launch week 30% Diamonds OFF. Available from November 2nd. (Server Time). Hero Specialty: A nimble assassin.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Diamond 599, BP 32000, Launch week 30% Diamonds OFF. Available from November 2nd. (Server Time). Hero Specialty: A nimble assassin.
Ling's superb lightness skill helps him leap from wall to wall. When resting on the wall, Ling restores extra Lightness Points per second. Every time Ling deals damage to enemies, he restores extra Lightness Points. Ling's lightness skill grants him Crit Chance, but decreases his Crit Damage
Active: Ling casts his Qinggong (lightness skill), leaping to the designated wall, entering camouflaged state and restoring Lightness Points more quickly. Ling will end the camouflaged state when he receives damage. He will fall down to the ground when controlled. The CD resets and the Camouflage State refreshes when using this skill to jump from one wall to another.
Ling charges in a designated direction to stab nearby enemies at his destination. If Ling casts this skill when he is on the wall, he will dash to a designated spot on the ground, dealing Damage to enemies within a small area and slowing them down. If this attack deals crit damage, enemies within the area will suffer additional movement speed reduction. "Defiant Sword" can trigger ATK Effects as Basic Attack and can restore HP for Ling each time hits an enemy.
Ling leaps up and casts his superb sword skill for 1.5s, during which he becomes invincible and can move freely, dealing Damage to enemies within the area of effect, knocking the primary target into the air, and generating a Sword Field. At the edge of the Sword Field, there will be 4 field eyes "Tempest of Blades". By touching the field eye, Ling can reset the CD of "Defiant Sword" and restore 5 Lightness Points.
Role: Assassin
Tier: C
Patch History: 28 Updates
Badang
Badang hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Fist Wind, Fist Break, Fist Crack.

All Documented Modifications (3)
The Slowing Effect decreased from 50% → 30%
The Basic Damage when hitting enemies adjusted from 200 + Skill Levelx30 → 210 + Skill Levelx20 The Basic Damage dealt to enemies by the obstacle adjusted from 110 + Skill Levelx20 → 120 + Skill Levelx10. If Badang casts this skill and doesn't hit enemy hero, 40% of CD Reduction will be returned. Reduced its Cooldown by 1s at all levels.
Fixed an issue where Shield will not get bonus from Physical ATK. Increased the coefficient by 1.5
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 15 Updates
Gord
Gord hero Buff

Adjustments applied to Mystic Projectile, Mystic Injunction, Mystic Gush.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Now the bouncing damage of this skill is same as the actual display
The duration of Slowing Effect adjusted to 1s. The Slowing Effect increased from 10% → 20%
Role: Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 14 Updates
Natalia
Natalia hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Assassin Instinct, Claw Dash, The Hunt.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Extra Damage Bonus after being invisible adjusted from 25% of total Physical ATK → 100+10% of total Physical ATK
Now the skill description is same as the actual display
Basic Damage increased by 50 at all levels. Extra Physical ATK Bonus decreased from 0.7 → 0.5
Role: Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 14 Updates
Valir
Valir hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Burst Fireball, Searing Torrent, Vengeance Flame.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Basic Damage of the first and second phase decreased 30/15 at all levels.
Basic Damage of the firewall decreased from 100-150 → 80-120 Magic Damage Bonus decreased from 30% → 24%
The CD of this skill adjusted from 30s → 36-30s Damage Bonus decreased from 30%/40%/50% → 25%/32.5%/40%
Role: Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 9 Updates
Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Justice Blades.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Basic Damage of heavy sword adjusted from 300 + SkillLevelx50 → 380+ SkillLevelx70
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 16 Updates
Grock
Grock hero Buff

Adjustments applied to Power of Nature.

All Documented Modifications (1)
The CD increased from 4s at all levels → 6s at all levels Basic Damage increased from 240 + Skill Levelx60 → 340+ Skill Levelx60
Role: Tank, Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 16 Updates
Tigreal
Tigreal hero Buff

Adjustments applied to Sacred Hammer.

All Documented Modifications (1)
The Basic Damage of airborne increased 100 at all levels
Role: Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Martis
Martis hero Buff

Adjustments applied to Ashura's Wrath.

All Documented Modifications (1)
ATK Speed when using this skill increased from 15% → 25% each time
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 16 Updates
Hylos
Hylos hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Ring of Punishment.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Basic Damage adjusted from 65 + Skill Levelx30 → 90 + Skill Levelx30 Damage increase offered by each stack adjusted from 7.5%-20% (Scales with levels) → 5%-20% (Scales with levels)
Role: Tank
Tier: B
Patch History: 12 Updates
Jawhead
Jawhead hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Smart Missiles.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Basic Damage adjusted from 60 + Skill Levelx20 → 110+ Skill Levelx15
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 15 Updates
Terizla
Terizla hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Body of Smith, Penalty Zone.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Now every 1% of Terizla's HP lost will be converted to 2.5% Damage Reduction Max Damage Reduction is 35%
The Slowing Effect decreased from 55% → 20% Slightly decreased the range when hooking enemies
Role: Fighter, Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 18 Updates
Kimmy
Kimmy hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Kimmy.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Kimmy.
Role: Marksman, Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 21 Updates
Granger
Granger hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Granger.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Granger.
Role: Marksman
Tier: C
Patch History: 21 Updates
X.Borg
X.Borg hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Firaga Armor, Fire Stake.

All Documented Modifications (2)
The energy restored by Firaga Supplies decreased from 20 → 15
The delay time while taking Fire Stakes back increased 40%
Role: Fighter
Tier: D
Patch History: 22 Updates
Kagura
Kagura hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Rasho Umbrella Flee.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Basic Damage adjusted from 180 + Skill Levelx25 → 280+ Skill Levelx20
Role: Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 9 Updates
Harith
Harith hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Key Insight.

All Documented Modifications (1)
The duration limit of being controlled decreased from 60% → 45%
Role: Mage
Tier: B
Patch History: 20 Updates
Esmeralda
Esmeralda hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Esmeralda.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Esmeralda.
Role: Tank, Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 19 Updates
Bruno
Bruno hero Adjusted

Adjustments applied to Volley Shot.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Now Basic Attack will not interrupt this skill when Bruno casts this skill with no target
Role: Marksman
Tier: C
Patch History: 18 Updates
Chou
Chou hero Nerf

Adjustments applied to Jeet Kune Do, The Way of Dragon.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Slightly decreased the duration when enemies are airborne
Adjusted CD to 34s at all levels
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 8 Updates
Fanny
Fanny hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Fanny.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Fanny.
Role: Assassin
Tier: A
Patch History: 23 Updates
Zhask
Zhask hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Zhask.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Zhask.
Role: Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Aurora
Aurora hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Aurora.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Aurora.
Role: Mage
Tier: D
Patch History: 13 Updates
Vexana
Vexana hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Vexana.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Vexana.
Role: Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 12 Updates
Lesley
Lesley hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Lesley.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Lesley.
Role: Marksman, Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 15 Updates
Franco
Franco hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Franco.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Franco.
Role: Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 8 Updates
Baxia
Baxia hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Baxia.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Baxia.
Role: Tank
Tier: C
Patch History: 18 Updates
Layla
Layla hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Layla.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Layla.
Role: Marksman
Tier: D
Patch History: 10 Updates
Hayabusa
Hayabusa hero Adjusted

Balance adjustments applied to Hayabusa.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Comprehensive balance adjustments applied to Hayabusa.
Role: Assassin
Tier: C
Patch History: 16 Updates
Flameshot
Flameshot battle spell Adjusted

Flameshot values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Cooldown: 50s
Required Level: Lv. 17
Vengeance
Vengeance battle spell Adjusted

Vengeance values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Cooldown: 75s
Required Level: Lv. 23
Revitalize
Revitalize battle spell Adjusted

Revitalize values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Cooldown: 75s
Required Level: Lv. 9
Silence Robe
Silence Robe equipment Adjusted

Silence Robe values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 1,020 Gold
Patch History: 2 Updates
Oracle
Oracle equipment Adjusted

Oracle values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 1,860 Gold
Patch History: 5 Updates
Athena's Shield
Athena's Shield equipment Adjusted

Athena's Shield values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 2,150 Gold
Patch History: 6 Updates
Tough Boots
Tough Boots equipment Adjusted

Tough Boots values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Movement
Cost: 720 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates
Dominance Ice
Dominance Ice equipment Adjusted

Dominance Ice values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Defense
Cost: 2,010 Gold
Patch History: 10 Updates

Roaming Equipment

battlefield Adjusted

Roaming Equipment values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Sanctum Island & Competitive Map Scope Impacts neutral creep pacing, lane economy & objective control.

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