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 1.6.42

Season 22 Released December 21, 2021

Patch 1.6.42 - New Hero Edith

Official update released December 21, 2021. Key highlights: New Hero: Edith , Forsaken Warden. Edith, the primal warden that watched over the sealed Evil Gods on Sanctum Island. Hero Adjustments Battlefield Adjustments New Event: Ranked and S23 First Recharge.

5 Buffs
0 Nerfs
16 Adjusted
21 Balance Adjustments
Edith
Edith hero Adjusted

Edith, the primal warden that watched over the sealed Evil Gods on Sanctum Island, will be available soon.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
Edith, the primal warden that watched over the sealed Evil Gods on Sanctum Island, will be available soon.
After each skill cast, Edith's Basic Attacks within a period of time will trigger chain lightning that deals damage to multiple enemies.
After a short delay, Edith controls Phylax to launch an earth-shattering blow in a designated direction, dealing damage to enemies hit and knocking them airborne. Flight Edith exacts Divine Retribution on a designated area, dealing damage to enemies hit and slowing them.
Edith controls Phylax to charge in a designated direction, dealing damage to enemies along the way. If Phylax hits an enemy hero during this process, it'll stop immediately and throw them over its shoulder. Flight Edith fires a Lightning Bolt in a designated direction and immobilizes the first enemy hero hit.
Edith ejects herself from Phylax, gaining a shield. She then dashes forward and takes flight, after which she can perform ranged Basic Attacks and gains new non-ultimate skills.
Role: Tank, Marksman
Tier: D
Patch History: 15 Updates
Valentina
Valentina hero Adjusted

We're lowering Valentina's strength in the laning phase but giving her more late-game damage and access to her Ultimate as compensation.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
We're lowering Valentina's strength in the laning phase but giving her more late-game damage and access to her Ultimate as compensation.
Lifesteal: 60% → 46%-60% (scales with level) Extra EXP: 30 → 22-50 (scales with level)
Magic Power Bonus: 170% → 185%
The Shadow Bolts no longer prioritize enemy heroes, but will be evenly distributed to enemies in the area.
Cooldown: 45s → 35s
Role: Mage
Tier: A
Patch History: 12 Updates
Lesley
Lesley hero Buff

We're boosting Lesley's lane clearing and sustained damage and removing the previous constraints on her critical strikes.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
We're boosting Lesley's lane clearing and sustained damage and removing the previous constraints on her critical strikes.
Extra Crit Chance: 40% → 50% Damage: 1.3 Times → 1.2 Times Crit damage limit removed. New Effect: Enhanced Basic Attack deals 20% extra damage to minions and restores double the amount of energy.
Lesley gains double energy restoration in the Camouflage state. Extra Movement Speed: 30% → 40%
Role: Marksman, Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 15 Updates
Franco
Franco hero Adjusted

We're opening up the possibility for Franco to take the damage path.

All Documented Modifications (5)
Designer Note
We're opening up the possibility for Franco to take the damage path.
New Effect: After not taking damage for 5s, Franco gains one stack of Wasteland Force per second. Each stack increases the damage of his next skill by 5% (up to 50%). Taking damage will stop the stack accumulation.
Base Damage: 550-800 → 400-650
This skill can no longer critically strike.
Base Damage: 60-100 → 50-70
Role: Tank
Tier: D
Patch History: 8 Updates
Popol and Kupa

Popol and Kupa are even more in sync.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Popol and Kupa are even more in sync.
Fixed a bug where Kupa couldn't pounce at the target when they were too far away.
Popol can now cast this skill when he's affected by control effects (except for Suppression). New Effect: Shield during the Alpha Wolf Form is increased by 25%.
Role: Marksman
Tier: D
Patch History: 17 Updates
Badang
Badang hero Buff

We're buffing up Badang's early-game damage to make him more competitive in the laning phase.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We're buffing up Badang's early-game damage to make him more competitive in the laning phase.
Passive's Extra Damage: 20% Physical Attack → 50 + 30% Physical Attack Fist Wind generated by Badang's Skill 1 and Ultimate can directly trigger this extra damage and stun minions.
Role: Fighter
Tier: C
Patch History: 15 Updates
Cecilion
Cecilion hero Buff

Scaling speed slightly increased.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Scaling speed slightly increased.
Extra Max Mana Per Skill Hit: 8 → 10 New Effect: Cecilion also restores the same amount of Mana.
Role: Mage
Tier: C
Patch History: 15 Updates
Aamon
Aamon hero Buff

We're further restricting Aamon's access to the Camouflage state while slightly buffing his enhanced Basic Attacks as compensation.

All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
We're further restricting Aamon's access to the Camouflage state while slightly buffing his enhanced Basic Attacks as compensation.
Camouflage Duration: 3.5s → 3s HP Regen: 6 Times → 5 Times Enhanced Basic Attack's Damage: 55 + 100% Physical Attack + 65% Magic Power → 70 + 100% Physical Attack + 80% Magic Power Movement Speed Boost: Max Movement Speed boost slightly increased, while the extra Movement Speed will begin to decay faster.
Role: Assassin
Tier: D
Patch History: 12 Updates
Natan
Natan hero Adjusted

Early to mid game strength reduced.

All Documented Modifications (4)
Designer Note
Early to mid game strength reduced.
Attack Speed Per Stack: 15% → 7.5%-15% (scales with level)
Cooldown: 7-4.5s → 8-6s
The final knockback can now correctly interrupt certain skills.
Role: Marksman
Tier: D
Patch History: 20 Updates
Clint
Clint hero Adjusted

We're tapping down some numbers to keep Clint around the balance line.

All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
We're tapping down some numbers to keep Clint around the balance line.
Base Damage: 250-450 → 250-400
Cooldown: 8-6.5s → 10-8s
Role: Marksman
Tier: B
Patch History: 15 Updates

Brave Smite

battlefield Adjusted

Brave Smite 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.

High and Dry

battlefield Adjusted

High and Dry 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.

Impure Rage

battlefield Adjusted

Impure Rage 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.

Unbending Will

battlefield Adjusted

Unbending Will 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.

Disabling Strike

battlefield Adjusted

Disabling Strike 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.

Weapon Master

battlefield Adjusted

Weapon Master 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.
Feather of Heaven
Feather of Heaven equipment Adjusted

Feather of Heaven values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Magic
Cost: 2,030 Gold
Patch History: 3 Updates
Sea Halberd
Sea Halberd equipment Adjusted

Sea Halberd values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Attack
Cost: 2,050 Gold
Patch History: 5 Updates
Ice Retribution
Ice Retribution equipment Adjusted

Ice Retribution values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Jungling
Cost: 0 Gold
Patch History: 4 Updates
Flame Retribution
Flame Retribution equipment Adjusted

Flame Retribution values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Jungling
Cost: 0 Gold
Patch History: 4 Updates
Bloody Retribution
Bloody Retribution equipment Adjusted

Bloody Retribution values and gameplay tuning.

All Documented Modifications (1)
Item and gameplay values adjusted.
Type: Jungling
Cost: 0 Gold
Patch History: 5 Updates

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