Hall of Legends Event (Caps Induction)
In the 26.18 patch released on September 9, 2026, Rasmus “Caps” Winther, the player with the most achievements in European League of Legends history, is inducted into the Hall of Legends. To commemorate the induction, the Hall of Legends Battle Pass is released, allowing players to earn reward items by following Caps' career and accomplishments. Event rewards include the Risen Legend Orianna skin and border, Freljord Taliyah, Elderwood LeBlanc, Empyrean Akali skins, 125 Mythic Essence, 11 Orbs, 15 Caps‑themed icons and emotes, Unkillable Demon Cactus Ward, Beacon of Hope Banner, and the “Martin 1” title. Additionally, on September 10, the Immortalized Legend Tristana, Risen Legend Orianna, and Risen Legend Tristana skins are added. [1]
Summoner’s Rift Balance Adjustments
This patch applies targeted nerfs to the overpowered support champions Nautilus and Bard, Seraphine (support), and Zeri. Conversely, Viego, Zaahen, Master Yi, Ekko, and Kassadin receive buffs, and adjustments are made to reduce Cassiopeia's pro scale. The main stat changes are as follows. [1]
Bard [1]
Armor: 34 + 5/level → 32 + 4.7/level [1]
Cassiopeia [1]
Passive movement speed bonus: 6%‑40% → 5%‑36% [1]
Q (Noshes Blast) damage: 75/110/145/180/215 → 65/100/135/170/205 [1]
Q AP ratio: 65% → 75% [1]
E (Twin Fang) mana cost: 40 → 45 [1]
E base AP ratio: 10% → 20% [1]
E enhanced AP ratio: 55% → 45% [1]
E damage: 52‑120 → 50‑120 [1]
R (Petrifying Gaze) damage: 150/250/350 → 125/225/325 [1]
R AP ratio: 50% → 75% [1]
Ekko [1]
Q (Timewind) mana cost: 50/60/70/80/90 → 40/50/60/70/80 [1]
Q return damage AP ratio: 60% → 70% [1]
Kassadin [1]
Q (Null Sphere) AP ratio: 70% AP → 80% AP [1]
R (Riftwalk) base damage: 70/90/110 → 80/95/110 [1]
Master Yi [1]
Armor growth: 33 + 4.5/level → 33 + 5/level [1]
R (Highlander) movement speed: 35/45/55% → 40/50/60% [1]
Nautilus [1]
Attack damage: 61 + 3.3/level → 58 + 3.3/level [1]
Q (Dredge Line) damage: 85/130/175/220/265 (+90% AP) → 85/125/165/205/245 (+90% AP) [1]
Seraphine [1]
E (Beat Drop) cooldown: 11/10.5/10/9.5/9s → 11s [1]
Classic Mode Update
In Classic, Demacian champions return. Fiora, Galio, Poppy, Shyvana, and Xin Zhao are added to Classic, along with balance adjustments and the results of the first Council vote. The addition of Classic‑exclusive champions applies in the same version (26.18) as the other modes. [1]
ARAM Mayhem Augment Improvements
In the ARAM Mayhem mode, champion‑specific augment selection is made more intuitive. The augment pool is continuously optimized so that the augment offered matches the champion chosen by the player. This change applies only to the ARAM Mayhem mode. [1]
Patch Information
Patch version: 26.18 [1]
Release date: September 9, 2026 [1]
Applies to all platforms (PC, mobile, etc.) and is applied uniformly to Summoner’s Rift, Classic, and ARAM Mayhem modes. [1]
This document is an unverified draft reconstructed by AI from part of the official source text. Please refer to the original for missing content and exact scope of application. [1]