If you are queuing up for ranked games this week, you need to throw your old tier lists out the window. Riot Games has officially dropped League of Legends Patch 26.11, and the primary focus of this update is a massive shake-up to the support roster.
For much of the year, enchanters and mage supports dominated the bot lane, often pumping out ridiculous damage with the recently re-added Deathfire Touch. However, Patch 26.11 introduces systemic adjustments to rebalance these archetypes and give melee supports some much-needed love.
Key Item and Rune Changes You Must Know
To climb effectively in the current patch, you must adapt your builds immediately. Here are the most critical shifts in the game's economy:
The Return of Tanks: Riot is restoring power to Heartsteel, which will incidentally help tank supports snowball in niche cases. Furthermore, Guardian's cooldown has been buffed (reduced to 75-40 seconds) to help tankier users survive the early laning phase.
Deathfire Touch Adjustments: This powerful rune has been adjusted and now only deals magic damage, a change intended to resolve an extreme synergy with Black Cleaver.
Top Lane Shifts: Experimental Hexplate has been nerfed for ranged users (specifically targeting champions like Vayne and Varus in the top lane) to make them pay a larger cost for gaining extra health.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does the Deathfire Touch change affect Smolder?
Even though Deathfire Touch now deals magic damage, Smolder is still considered strong, though developers aim to make his squishy crit builds more optimal so he is more assailable later in the game.
Are there any changes to the Ranked Client UI?
Yes! Patch 26.11 simplifies navigation in the Ranked area of the client by removing the low-use "My Leagues" feature, though you can still see how you compare against your friends.
Is it safe to boost during a new patch release?
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