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League of Legends Patch 26.16 Notes
Patch 26.16 Aug 11, 2026 Latest Source: Riot Games
Patch 26.16 Overview
League of Legends patch 26.16 went live on August 11, 2026 and brings 5 champion changes, 10 item updates. Champions touched this patch include Azir, Gwen, Kennen, Nasus, Poppy — every affected champion below links straight to its updated build, counters and profile on VPEsports. On the item side, Berserker’s Greaves, Black Cleaver, Eclipse, Runaan’s Hurricane were adjusted, which can shift item paths on the build pages.
Beyond balance, the patch covers , Runes, Systems, Classic and other updates. New cosmetics arrive too: 3 skins matched to our local skins database, each linked to its gallery page. This page is a summary built from the official notes — exact numbers and full context are in the official Riot article linked above. Our builds and counters refresh automatically every 48 hours, so the practical impact of patch 26.16 shows up in the win rates and item paths across the site shortly after release.
Champion Buffs (1)
Base stats increased between data versions — exact ability changes are in the official notes.
Champion Nerfs (1)
Base stats reduced between data versions — exact ability changes are in the official notes.
Other Champion Changes (5)
The official notes list these champions as changed in 26.16. Exact numbers are in the official article — each card links to the champion's current build and counters.
Item Changes (10)
Berserker's GreavesAdjusted
Berserker's Greaves was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
See builds
Black CleaverAdjusted
Black Cleaver was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
EclipseAdjusted
Eclipse was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Runaan's HurricaneAdjusted
Runaan's Hurricane was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
See builds
Sterak's GageAdjusted
Sterak's Gage was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Sundered SkyAdjusted
Sundered Sky was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Sunfire CapeAdjusted
Sunfire Cape was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
See builds
Chainlaced CrushersAdjusted
Chainlaced Crushers was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Spellslinger's ShoesAdjusted
Spellslinger's Shoes was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
TiamatAdjusted
Tiamat was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
See buildsSystems & Modes
Runes Systems Classic ARAM: Mayhem Arena
These are the systems and modes updated in this patch.
New Skins (3)
Possible Meta Impact
- 5 champion changes may shift lane priorities — watch the counters section as post-patch data arrives.
- Item adjustments can change optimal item paths on build pages.
- New skins are added to the skins collections.
- Balance changes are tracked through the automatic builds and counters updates (every 48 hours) rather than predictions — no invented numbers here.
Patch 26.16 — FAQ
Patch 26.16 was published on August 11, 2026.
This patch lists 5 champions with balance changes.
This is a VPEsports summary of patch 26.16 with links into our builds, counters, tier list and skins so you can act on the changes right away.