
League of Legends Patch 26.16 Notes
Patch 26.16 Overview
Patch 26.16 for League of Legends arrived on August 11, 2026, bringing 5 champion adjustments and 10 item changes. The champions affected are Azir, Gwen, Kennen, Nasus, and Poppy. Each one listed below links to its refreshed build, counters, and profile on LoLGuru. Among the items, Berserker’s Greaves, Black Cleaver, Eclipse, and Runaan’s Hurricane received changes, which may alter item paths shown on build pages.
The patch also reaches past balance, touching , Runes, Systems, Classic, and other areas. Three new skins have arrived as well; we matched them to our local skins database and linked each to its gallery page. This article condenses the official notes, so for exact figures and complete context, see the Riot article linked above. LoLGuru refreshes builds and counters every 48 hours, meaning the real effects of patch 26.16 on win rates and item paths will appear across the site soon after launch.
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 Greaves was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
See builds
Black Cleaver was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Eclipse was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Runaan's Hurricane was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
See builds
Sterak's Gage was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Sundered Sky was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Sunfire Cape was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
See builds
Chainlaced Crushers was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Spellslinger's Shoes was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Tiamat was adjusted in patch 26.16 — exact values are in the official notes.
See buildsSystems & Modes
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 League of Legends Hub summary of patch 26.16 with links into our builds, counters, tier list and skins so you can act on the changes right away.


