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League of Legends Patch 26.20 Notes
Patch 26.20 Oct 6, 2026 Archived Source: Riot Games
Patch 26.20 Overview
Patch 26.20 for League of Legends hit live servers on October 6, 2026. It includes 14 champion changes and 3 item updates. Ambessa, Ashe, Diana, Kennen, Kindred, K’Sante and several others are affected, and each champion listed below links to its refreshed build, counters and profile on LoLGuru. Among items, Experimental Hexplate, Hextech Rocketbelt and Runaan’s Hurricane received changes, which may alter item paths on the build pages.
Outside of balance work, the patch also touches , Classic, ARAM: Mayhem and ARAM. Twelve new skins have arrived as well. We matched them to our local skins database, and each one links to its gallery page. This article condenses the official notes, so for exact figures and full context, read the official Riot article linked above. Our builds and counters update automatically every 48 hours, so the real effect of patch 26.20 on win rates and item paths across the site will appear soon after release.
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 (14)
The official notes list these champions as changed in 26.20. Exact numbers are in the official article — each card links to the champion's current build and counters.
Item Changes (3)
Experimental HexplateAdjusted
Experimental Hexplate was adjusted in patch 26.20 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Hextech RocketbeltAdjusted
Hextech Rocketbelt was adjusted in patch 26.20 — exact values are in the official notes.
Item page · See builds
Runaan's HurricaneAdjusted
Runaan's Hurricane was adjusted in patch 26.20 — exact values are in the official notes.
See buildsSystems & Modes
Classic ARAM: Mayhem ARAM Ranked 5s
These are the systems and modes updated in this patch.
New Skins (12)
Possible Meta Impact
- 14 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 26.20 — FAQ
Patch 26.20 was published on October 6, 2026.
This patch lists 14 champions with balance changes.
This is a League of Legends Hub summary of patch 26.20 with links into our builds, counters, tier list and skins so you can act on the changes right away.