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Varus’s overperforming lethality build has been balanced. Credit: Riot Games

|02.25.2026

LoL Patch 26.5 Preview: Orianna’s Early Game Nerfed, Varus’ Q Damage Buff Partially Reverted

Still early in the 2026 cycle, Riot Games uses Patch 26.5 to fine-tune balance across key champions and items—buffing bruisers like Volibear and Lee Sin, toning down pro-play staples such as Orianna and Neeko, and reining in Varus’s overperforming lethality build.

The highest-ranked champions on the OP.GG tier list by role for Patch 26.4. Credit: Riot Games

|02.20.2026

Best League of Legends Solo Queue Champions in Patch 26.4

Here is a role-by-role tier list of the best champions to play in Patch 26.4

Riot unveiled its new patch with changes to Gekko.. Credit: VALORANT/Riot Games

|02.17.2026

Patch 12.03: Skirmish Goes 2v2, Gekko Adjusted, and Competitive Updates

A short yet substantial patch, focused on a new limited-time mode, targeted gameplay tweaks, and several updates tied to both the competitive ecosystem and esports

|02.11.2026

LoL Patch 26.04 Preview: Ryze's R simplified, thirty champions balanced

Still in these early patches of the year, Riot Games is bringing tons of balance adjustments to around thirty champions. They’re also finally fixing Ryze’s ultimate, simplifying how its teleport interaction works.

The highest-ranked champions on the OP.GG tier list by role for Patch 26.3. Credit: Riot Games

|02.06.2026

Best League of Legends Solo Queue Champions in Patch 26.3

Here is a role-by-role tier list of the best champions to play in Patch 26.3

Bel'Veth, Nunu, and Yone are among the champions that will be buffed. Credit: Riot Games

|02.04.2026

LoL Patch 26.03 Preview: Jungle rebalance, rune tweaks, and ranked refinements

Riot Games details jungle rebalancing efforts and provides updates on ranked systems, vision changes, and early-season game metrics monitoring.

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