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League of Legends Patch 26.21 Preview: Champion Buffs, Nerfs, and System Changes

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2026-10-14 17:11:54

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League of Legends Patch 26.21 is set to hit live servers on October 21, 2026. As the first post-Worlds update, it shifts focus from pro-play tuning to stabilizing the Ranked ladder for the end-of-season climb. Riot aims to give breathing room to several pro-suppressed champions while addressing high-frustration and overperforming picks.


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▍League of Legends Patch 26.21 Release Date


According to Riot Games' official 2026 patch schedule, Patch 26.21 is planned for October 21, 2026. Riot notes that patch dates may change, so players should check the official schedule and final patch notes closer to release.


▍League of Legends Patch 26.21 Champion Preview


League of Legends Patch 26.21 is set to bring a total of 26 champion changes, including 11 buffs, 10 nerfs, and 5 adjustments.


Planned Change

Champion








Buff

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Azir

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Darius

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Miss Fortune

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Nunu

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Orianna

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Ryze

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Sion

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Taliyah

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Vel'Koz

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Xin Zhao

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Zyra









Nerf

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Caitlyn

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Jinx

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Lee Sin

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Nidalee

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Qiyana

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Rammus

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Tristana

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Viktor

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Wukong

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Yone







Adjustment

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Locke

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Taric

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Twisted Fate

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Varus

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Zaahen





Champion Buffs in LoL Patch 26.21


League of Legends Patch 26.21 is set to buff 11 champions, with changes targeting ability damage, cooldowns, and scaling. Several mid-lane champions, including Azir, Orianna, and Ryze, are receiving adjustments that could improve their performance in Ranked.


Champion

Key Details

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Azir

  • Mana Growth: 40 → 50 per level

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Darius

  • Q Cooldown: 9–5 seconds → 9–4 seconds

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Miss Fortune

  • E Damage: 70–190 (+120% AP) → 90–210 (+120% AP)
  • R Critical Strike Damage: 130% (+3% per 1% Bonus Critical Strike Damage) → 145% (+4.5% per 1% Bonus Critical Strike Damage)

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Nunu

  • R Maximum Damage: 625/925/1275 (+300% AP) → 750/1100/1450 (+300% AP)

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Orianna

  • Q AP Ratio: 55% → 60%
  • W AP Ratio: 80% → 85%

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Ryze

  • Q Overload Flux Bonus: 15/40/65/90% → 10/40/70/100%
  • Bonus MS: 28/32/36/40/44% → 30/35/40/45/50%
  • W AP Ratio: 60% → 70%

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Sion

  • HP per Level: 87 → 95
  • R Damage Increase per Channel: +0.1667% per second → +0.200% per second

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Taliyah

  • E Damage: 60–240 (+60% AP) → 70–250 (+70% AP)
  • E Detonation Damage: 25–85 (+30% AP) → 30–90 (+30% AP)

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Vel'Koz

  • Passive Damage: 35–180 (+60% AP) → 35–205 (+65% AP)

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Xin Zhao

  • Q Damage per Strike: 15–75 (+40% bonus AD) → 15–75 (+45% bonus AD)
  • E Attack Speed Scaling: 1% per 5% bonus AS → 1% per 4% bonus AS

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Zyra

  • W Seed Ammo Cooldown: 18–10 seconds → 16–10 seconds


These buffs could make several champions more attractive picks, particularly Orianna and Ryze in the mid lane, Miss Fortune in the bot lane, and Nunu & Willump in the jungle. However, their actual impact will depend on the final live changes and how players adapt their builds and strategies.


Champion Nerfs in LoL Patch 26.21


Patch 26.21 also targets 10 champions for nerfs. The planned changes focus on reducing damage, durability, or ability effectiveness, with adjustments affecting both lane champions and junglers.


Champion

Key Details

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Locke

  • Q Refund on Unused Charges: 20–35% → 10–40%
  • Mana Growth: 70 → 60
  • W Mana Cost: 50–70 → 60–80
  • W Soul Ignition Grey Health Store: 40–200 → 20–200
  • Current HP: 150–450 → 100–500 (+60% AP)
  • E Blink Damage: 40/50/60/70/80 (+40% AP) → 40/55/70/85/100 (+50% AP).

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Taric

  • Q/R Interaction: Q and R casts can now successfully affect allies who are untargetable

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Twisted Fate

  • R Interaction: His ultimate now reveals untargetable units

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Varus

  • Q Damage (Minimum to Maximum): 53.33–240 (+80% bonus AD) → 80–360 (+120% bonus AD) → 55–235 (+80% bonus AD) to 93.5–399.5 (+136% bonus AD)
  • Q Damage Increase Over Charge: Up to 50% → Up to 70%
  • W On-Hit Damage: 4–40 (+15% bonus AD) (+25% AP) → 4–28 (+20% bonus AD) (+30% AP)
  • W Per-Stack Damage: 3–5% (+1.3% per 100 AP) → 3–4.6% (+1.4% per 100 AP)
  • W Cooldown Refund: 13% per stack, increased by up to 50% based on Q charge → 11%, increased by up to 70% based on Q charge
  • W Active Missing HP Damage: 6–14%, increased by up to 50% based on Q charge → 6–10%, increased by up to 70% based on Q charge.

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Zaahen

  • Bugfix: Q1/Q2 damage now applies if Zaahen enters revive mid-strike



The planned nerfs could affect champion priorities in several roles. Caitlyn and Jinx are both targeted in the bot lane, while Lee Sin, Nidalee, and Qiyana face reductions to parts of their damage or utility. Viktor and the other lane champions may also see changes to their trading patterns and survivability.


Champion Adjustments in LoL Patch 26.21


Alongside direct buffs and nerfs, Patch 26.21 includes adjustments for five champions. These changes involve a mixture of stat tuning, ability scaling, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements.


Champion

Key Details

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Caitlyn

  • Passive Headshot Damage: 60–100% AD (+1% AD per 1% Critical Strike Chance) (+1% AD per 1% Bonus Critical Strike Damage) → 60–80% AD (+0.8% AD per 1% Critical Strike Chance) (+0.8% AD per 1% Bonus Critical Strike Damage)
  • Q Base Damage: 50–210 → 50–230.

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Jinx

  • AD Growth: 3.25 per level → 3 per level
  • Base HP: 630 → 610.

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Lee Sin

  • W Cooldown: 7–8 seconds → 8 seconds
  • E Bugfix: No longer reveals invisible enemies if they stealth after being hit by Tempest
  • R Kick Damage: 175–625 (+200% bonus AD) → 150–550 (+200% bonus AD)
  • R Collision Damage: 175–625 (+200% bonus AD) (+12–18% of the kicked champion’s HP) → 150–550 (+200% bonus AD).

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Nidalee

  • W Cougar Pounce Damage: 55–190 (+50% bonus AD) (+30% AP) → 50–170 (+50% bonus AD) (+30% AP)
  • E Human Primal Surge AS: 30–70% → 20–60%.

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Qiyana

  • Q Damage: 80–200 (+90% bonus AD) → 70–190 (+90% bonus AD)

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Rammus

  • W Bonus Armor: 27–47 (+30–60% bonus AR) → 25–45 (+30–50% bonus AR)
  • W Bonus MR: 20–40 (+30–60% bonus MR) → 20–40 (+30–50% bonus MR).


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Tristana

  • Q Attack Speed: 60–120% → 40–120%

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Viktor

  • Q Shield: 40–140 (+25% AP) → 30–130 (+20% AP)
  • Base Movement Speed: 335 → 330

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Wukong

  • HP: 3.5 per level + 5.5 at level 5.65 per level → 4.5–5.10
  • Armor per Stack: 6–10 → 4.5–10.

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Yone

  • Q Damage: 25–125 (+110% AD) → 25–125 (+105% AD)


Overall, Patch 26.21 features a wide range of champion changes, from straightforward damage and stat tuning to more substantial ability adjustments. Players should check the final patch notes before treating these values as definitive, as preview changes can still be modified before release.


▍League of Legends Patch 26.21 Item and System Changes


In addition to champion changes, League of Legends Patch 26.21 plans to adjust three items: one buff, one nerf, and one ranged-user-specific change. These updates could influence itemization choices and the effectiveness of certain champion builds.


Planned Change

Items

Key Details


Buff

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Dawncore

  • AP per 100% Base Mana Regeneration: 10 → 15.








Nerf

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Bastionbreaker

  • Lethality: 22 → 18.
  • Shaped Charge Damage:
    Melee: 50 + 1.5 per Lethality → 40 + 1.5 per Lethality.
    Ranged: 25 + 0.75 per Lethality → 20 + 0.75 per Lethality.
  • Sabotage Duration: 90 seconds → 250,000 seconds (QoL change).

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Gluttonous Greaves

  • Total Cost: 1000g → 1100g.



Adjustment

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Hubris

  • Base Bonus AD: 12 → 15 for melee users; 10 for ranged users.
  • Bonus AD per Stack: 3 → 3 for melee users; 2 for ranged users.


These system changes may influence build decisions in Patch 26.21, particularly for mana-regeneration-focused supports and champions who rely on lethality or Hubris. As with the champion changes, players should refer to the final patch notes for confirmation before making major adjustments to their builds.


▍League of Legends Patch 26.21 New Skins


Patch 26.21 introduces the full True Damage “Know My Name” lineup tied to the Worlds 2026 anthem:



  • Prestige True Damage Know My Name Ekko


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  • Legendary True Damage Know My Name Akali


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  • True Damage Know My Name Qiyana, Senna, and Yasuo


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▍FAQs about League of Legends Patch 26.21


1. When will League of Legends Patch 26.21 be released?

Riot Games' 2026 patch schedule lists October 21, 2026, as the planned release date.


2. Which champions are getting buffed in Patch 26.21?

The preview lists Azir, Darius, Miss Fortune, Nunu, Orianna, Ryze, Sion, Taliyah, Vel'Koz, Xin Zhao, and Zyra for buffs.


3. Which champions are getting nerfed in Patch 26.21?

The listed champions are Caitlyn, Jinx, Lee Sin, Nidalee, Qiyana, Rammus, Tristana, Viktor, Wukong, and Yone.


4. Which champions are receiving adjustments rather than direct buffs or nerfs?

Locke, Taric, Twisted Fate, Varus, and Zaahen are listed for adjustments. Taric and Twisted Fate are expected to receive quality-of-life changes.


5. Which items are changing in Patch 26.21?

Dawncore is listed for a buff. Bastion Breaker, Gluttonous Greaves, and Hubris for ranged users are listed for nerfs. The final patch notes will provide the detailed changes.


6. Are new skins available immediately?

True Damage Know My Name skins are scheduled towards the end of the year, around November - December.


▍Conclusion


Patch 26.21 delivers a classic end-of-season balance pass focused on Ranked health and player satisfaction after the pro-heavy Worlds cycle. Buffed control mages, nerfed high-frustration carries, and meaningful item adjustments should create a fresher climbing environment. Stock up on RP for the new True Damage skins and any last-minute ranked rewards.


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Sana Li

Sana Li

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I focus on writing guides, tips, and strategy content for popular games. I specialize in breaking down complex systems and economy mechanics, helping players save time and currency while staying ahead of the latest updates and limited-time events.

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