League of Legends Patch 26.4: Champion Buffs & Nerfs, ARAM Changes & New Skins

League of Legends Patch 26.4 kicks off the Year of the Horse with a bang, bringing the beloved Lillia to the Rift alongside a beautiful collection of Petals of Spring skins. Fans of Aurelion Sol will also get a special treat with the arrival of the Divine Architect Porcelain skin. But that’s not all, because the newest LoL patch also offers ARAM Mayhem Updates, Arena & the Ionia Cup Clash Changes.

As we dive deeper into the new season, this patch includes a series of balance changes targeting outliers and champions in need of a bit more love. Junglers will finally be getting the attention they deserve, and overall, patch 26.4 is shaping up to offer exciting new content. Let’s dive in and see what it has.

Champion Buffs and Nerfs in League of Legends Patch 26.4

As always, the latest LoL Patch 26.4 brings several interesting changes to some of our favorite champions. We already mentioned that there will be a few important adjustments, so here is a look at some of the more interesting changes:

• Annie – She was not a part of the meta for some time now, so Riot decided to bring her back. Following the changes, her Q now deals 20 more damage on level 5, whereas her E has a 10-second flat cooldown on all levels.
• Gwen – It’s no surprise that Gwen will be getting some nerfs because she’s been unstoppable recently. After the new patch, her Q now deals less damage per snip, but the minion damage multiplier is 0.8x instead of 0.75x. As for her R, it deals less damage per Needle (70 instead of 95 on level 3).
• Naafiri – This champion got both buffs and nerfs. Her Base HP regen is now 6 instead of 7.5 and her Health Regen Growth is 0.6 instead of 0.7. Her Q, on the other hand, deals more damage on levels 3-5 and her E costs 40 mana instead of 30.
• Samira – Her Q now has a 100% life steal effectiveness instead of 80% (the same change also applies to her R).

In terms of the item changes, there is only one and it is to Hexoptics C44. The new patch decreased the range for maximum bonus damage to 500 and increased the bonus range on takedown duration to 8 seconds.

LoL Patch 26.4 – ARAM Mayhem Changes

When it comes to the ARAM Mayhem Changes in League of Legends Patch 26.4, Riot introduces several key balances. This includes adjustments to augments like Poro Blaster, Devil on Your Shoulder and Vampirism. Patch 26.4 brings adjustments to several gameplay systems, including changes to how rewards are earned (like Gold rewards) and how certain abilities, like Health Drain, work. These changes aim to balance the gameplay more effectively, affecting the overall performance and strategies of champions and augments in the game.

As always, Riot also added many smaller bug fixes whose goal is to make ARAM Mayhem more enjoyable.

Arena Changes in League of Legends Patch 26.4

The newest Patch 26.4 introduces several champion and item adjustments.

• Pantheon’s W cooldown increases, while Ahri’s W damage and movement speed are reduced.
• Maokai sees changes to his Q and W, while Lulu gets a boost to her AP scaling.
• K’Sante’s damage scaling improves, and Braum’s R and movement speed are buffed.

Aside from that, there are different item changes that include a reduced bounty range and longer duration for Hexoptics. Additionally, Hatchet’s damage is toned down and Rite of the Forge God’s stat amplification is now increased.

Demansia Rising, ARAM Ionia Cup and Summoner Spells in the 26.4 LoL Patch

Starting with the Summoner Spells changes, Omnivamp will no longer apply to Smite and Ignite damage.

People wishing to play in the ARAM Ionia Cup can register starting from February 16 at 11 AM. The tournament itself will take place on February 21 and 22.

In terms off the Demansia Rising, patch 26.4 fixes several combat and music issues from 26.3. Event buffs now properly apply percent damage increases to Demacian units, and events will continue even after thousands of turns in Act 1. Also, allied units from the Chapter 4 final battle will now survive. Riot also fixed several other known issues, such as the one with the Research item descriptions.

League of Legends Patch 26.4 – Disruptive Pinging Detection

The last big change in the League of Legends Patch 26.4 was the addition of a “disruptive pinging detection system”. In other words, Riot will start paying attention to users who use the pinging system to annoy others.

New Skins and Chromas in League of Legends Patch 26.4

Now that the LoL Patch 26.4 release date has arrived, here is a list of all new skins we will have access to:

• Petals of Spring Camille
• Petals of Spring Jayce
• Petals of Spring Katarina
• Petals of Spring Lillia
• Petals of Spring Yasuo
• Divine Architect Porcelain Aurelion Sol

On top of all those skins, Riot is returning the Winter Sports Skins. Players will have access to Curling Veigar, Festival Kassadin, Ice Toboggan Corki, Vancouver Amumu, Whistler Village Twitch, Team Spirit Anivia, The Mighty Jax, and Union Jack Fiddlesticks. All of them will be available starting from February 19.

Closing Thoughts on the Lol Patch 26.4

League of Legends Patch 26.4 brings a wealth of exciting changes and updates, from champion adjustments and balance changes to new skins and bug fixes. There is also a lot of fresh content and the return of many amazing skins, so players have a lot to explore.

Riot also focused its efforts on resolving key issues and fine-tuning certain gameplay elements. All in all, the new patch looks exciting, and we can’t wait to see you in action.