Patch notes News

Patch 26.21

Oct 20, 2026 · Full notes on leagueoflegends.com

25
champions changed
4
items
0
systems
3,609,830
ranked games on 26.21 so far

Champions changed (25)· Ranked Solo/Duo · All ranks

Items · 4

Arena · 40

7 bugfixes and quality-of-life changes — on Riot's page

Change list: Riot Games patch notes · Win rates: ggez.gg, Ranked Solo/Duo, all ranks

Bastion Breaker nerf

Riot's changes26.21

AbilityStat26.2026.21
Lethality2218
Shaped Charge Damage50 Melee + 1.5/Lethality / 25 Ranged + 0.75/Lethality40 Melee + 1.5/Lethality / 20 Ranged + 0.75/Lethality
Sabotage Duration90sInfinite
Sabotage Duration Context: This is how long you have to use the bonus damage against objectives.

Not in the patch notes, but moved

Unchanged champions whose win rate moved most since 26.20: side effects of item, system or counter changes.

Gained

  • Bel'Veth 51.5 % → 52.4 % +0.9 83,323 games
  • Nilah 51.4 % → 52.2 % +0.8 38,703 games
  • Volibear 49.1 % → 49.8 % +0.7 235,500 games
  • Briar 51.4 % → 52.0 % +0.6 206,684 games
  • Lillia 51.6 % → 52.2 % +0.6 191,080 games

Lost

  • Gragas 50.0 % → 49.3 % −0.7 115,573 games
  • Draven 49.6 % → 49.0 % −0.6 140,977 games
  • Ambessa 48.5 % → 47.9 % −0.6 127,150 games
  • K'Sante 46.2 % → 45.6 % −0.6 110,085 games
  • Hecarim 48.8 % → 48.3 % −0.5 145,318 games