Patch Notes & Tier Snapshots
Source-backed notes archive plus dated Emerald+ tier captures. Live game is ahead of our newest tier fill.
Current patch vs on-site lists
Patch 26.18 is live (released ~10 Sep 2026). lolchampions.gg has not shipped a 26.18 Emerald+ tier capture yet — we will not invent ranks without a U.GG pull.
Newest on-site tier fill: Patch 26.17 (historical), U.GG Emerald+ Ranked Solo (World), captured 6 Sep 2026. For live win rates and builds open U.GG. Patch-note write-ups below go through 26.12 (no 26.17/26.18 notes page on-site yet).
26.17 historical tiers · U.GG live tier list · All guides · Skin Browser
Status as of 14 Sep 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): live game 26.18+ · on-site Emerald+ fill = historical 26.17 · next refresh after a new U.GG Emerald+ capture. Official Riot notes live on the League site.
Where is the current LoL patch tier list?
Live game is Patch 26.18+. Open U.GG for current role tiers. Our newest published fill remains the historical 26.17 snapshot.
Tier list snapshots
LoL Tier List — Patch 26.17 (Historical)
U.GG Emerald+ Ranked Solo (World) snapshot. Tables kept intact (incl. Locke Mid S+). Live game is 26.18+ — re-capture pending.
Open snapshot ->LoL Tier List — Patch 26.12
Earlier filled on-site list for every role after the support item overhaul and mid/bot shifts that patch.
Open snapshot ->LoL Tier List — Patch 26.7
Archive tier list from the Nami/Karma / Rell / support-gold window.
Open snapshot ->Patch notes archive
Patch 26.12 — Lee Sin & Varus Nerfs, Mid Marksmen Return, Teleport Rework
Patch 26.12 opens Season 2 Act 2 with buffs for Aatrox, Gwen, Hwei, Jax, Sylas, Syndra, Tristana, and Yuumi, nerfs for Lee Sin, Nocturne, Orianna, Ryze, Varus, and AP Xin Zhao, a Teleport shield rework, and ARAM: Mayhem augment changes.
Read notes ->Patch 26.11 — Support Shakeup, Smolder & Teemo Nerfs, Tank Comeback
Holistic pass at the enchanter-heavy support meta: tank runes and tank support items buffed, enchanter items trimmed, Imperial Mandate reworked, plus balance for Brand, Diana, Ekko, Heimerdinger, Kassadin, Quinn, Smolder, Teemo, and Xin Zhao.
Read notes ->Patch 26.10 — Ambessa, Lee Sin, Quinn, Shyvana, and Arena 3x6
Balance for Ambessa, Anivia, Ashe, Galio, Lee Sin, Quinn, Shyvana, Smolder, Wukong, Zed, and Zeri, plus item and rune tuning, Arena 3x6, ARAM changes, and new skins.
Read notes ->Patch 26.9 — Role Quests, Runes, Shyvana, and Arena Update
Season 2 open: role quest tuning, minion wave changes, major rune and item updates, Shyvana adjustments, alternate champion build support, and a large Arena refresh.
Read notes ->Patch 26.8 — Mel, Dr. Mundo, Hwei, and Lucian Changes
Champion-specific keybinds, Discord integration, Ranked Season 1 wrap-up, ARAM and Arena updates, and balance for Mel, Dr. Mundo, Hwei, Lucian, Karma, Lillia, Tahm Kench, Yuumi, Zilean, and Zyra.
Read notes ->Patch 26.7 — Nami & Karma Nerfed, Support Gold Penalty Removed
Overperforming supports targeted: Nami and Karma nerfs, Rell and Kalista buffs, and permanent removal of the gold penalty for supports who kill minions.
Read notes ->Patch 26.6 — Shyvana Rework, Ahri Nerfed, Olaf Buffed
Shyvana visual and gameplay update. Ahri nerfed after overperforming, Olaf Q and base stat buffs, Azir damage increases.
Read notes ->Patch 26.5 — Volibear & Lee Sin Buffed, Kha'Zix Nerfed
First Stand tournament patch. Volibear Q/W/E buffs, Lee Sin damage boost, Kha'Zix toned down.
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