League of Legends Lead Gameplay Designer Matt “Riot Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison posted a preview of the LoL patch 26.06 notes on X today.
The game currently appears to be in a healthy place in terms of balance and broad player satisfaction, Riot Phroxzon reported.
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However, in the upcoming patches, the developers plan to take a closer look at champions that may have felt somewhat overlooked or worse for wear.
They are also inviting players to share suggestions, both for specific champions and for broader game systems, to help highlight areas that may need attention.
LoL patch 26.06 notes
LoL patch 26.06 champion buffs
- Azir
- Cassiopeia
- Lissandra
- Olaf
- Skarner
- Tryndamere
Skarner has been out of the spotlight for some time. After previously toning down aspects that made him particularly oppressive in the top lane—most notably W max builds and the ability to secure point-blank kidnaps with E—the developers believe he can now receive a bit more power in that role.
Meanwhile, Jungle Olaf has fallen slightly behind other picks in the role, so the developers are looking to add some power back to help him keep up.
LoL patch 26.06 champion nerfs
- Ahri
- Pyke
- Shen
- Zaahen
Shen Jungle has recently started gaining significant traction. The development the team is happy to see this, crediting creators like xPetu for helping popularize the pick. That said, the strategy is currently performing a bit too well at lower levels of play, which is why he’s getting a nerf.
As for Zaahen, Riot Phroxzoncommented: “We’re really happy to see Zaahen picking up a sizeable audience in both Top and Jungle, but now that regular players, in addition to experienced players, are starting to demonstrate that top end mastery performance, he’s looking too strong across the board.’
The team evaluates that Zaahen Jungle is outperforming Top, and plans to focus the nerfs in that role.
LoL patch 26.06 champion adjustments
- Karthus
LoL patch 26.06 system buffs
- Chempunk Chainsword
- Sunfire Aegis
- Support item penalty
According to Riot Phroxzon, Chempunk Chainsword has been one of the weaker Grievous Wounds items for quite some time. While the developers do not want Grievous items to become overly common—since widespread access can subtly undermine champion kit design—the item is currently considered slightly too weak even within that intended constraint.
The support item minion penalty has long been a pain point for support players. With the introduction of role quests significantly reducing the risk of funneling—the main reason the restriction existed in the first place—the drawback will now be removed.
