Patch Verdict·2.1.88·Season 41·Scarlet Embers·rel Jun 17, 2026
This patch shifts the meta toward sustain and teamfight power by buffing many tanks and supports, while nerfing oppressive early-game heroes. The jungle rework is substantial: Retribution damage nearly doubled at early levels, Horned Lizard/Fire Beetle/Lava Golem now instantly push you to Lv.2 with a 25s first respawn, EXP redistributed away from Thunder Fenrir/Molten Fiend, and late-game camp gold increased — expect faster first-clear rotations and more viable jungle paths. Crit itemization also gets a boost.
Patch Force
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Retribution damage nearly doubled at early levels (Basic: 520+80/lvl → 750+150/lvl; Advanced standardized to 750+150/lvl). Horned Lizard, Fire Beetle, and Lava Golem now instantly level the jungler to Lv.2 on first kill, with first respawn moved up to 25s. Creep EXP redistributed: Thunder Fenrir and Molten Fiend base EXP reduced, other camps increased — total EXP to reach Lv.4 via 5 camps unchanged. Camp HP adjusted: Horned Lizard/Fire Beetle/Lava Golem/Thunder Fenrir HP increased, Molten Fiend HP reduced. Late-game gold rewards slightly increased across all 5 main camps.
New Necrokeep-themed map; 5s equipment purchase after leaving base; added showcase skill; barrel duration extended to 30s; Flying Clouds added near base; Faramis added to hero pool; balance adjustments for Aulus, Sun, Gloo, Lapu-Lapu, Leomord, Alice, X.Borg, Granger, Franco; enhanced minion magic defense increased after 12 minutes.
Hero stat adjustments for high-rank: Alpha ultimate cooldown reduced, Edith skill 2 cooldown reduced, Dyrroth skill 2 physical defense reduction increased, Melissa skill 1 cooldown reduced, Cecilion passive max mana increase per hit increased.
Patch 2.1.61
Marcel debuts — mage adjustments ripple across the meta, 19 buffs / 9 nerfs.
Patch 2.1.47
Eudora revamp headlines — 5 buffs / 5 nerfs, Overdrive Mode returns.
Patch 2.1.40
Sora revamp + Gold Lane reset — 19 buffs, 9 nerfs, broad item shuffle.
Patch 2.1.30
Freya rework + Chaos Clash launch — 12 buffs, 7 nerfs, item frost theme.
Patch 2.1.18
Project NEXT 2025 — annual map changes + new Abyss Marksman Obsidia.
Patch 1.9.99
Grock revamp — Fortress Titan identity locked in.
Patch 1.9.90
New hero Zetian debuts + broad hero and battlefield adjustments.
Patch 1.9.64
New hero Kalea + Julian role shift to Assassin/Fighter.