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Sequential balance adjustments from the first international championship (M1 World Championship) through to today.
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Patch 2.2.16a
Season 42 Released October 14, 2026Patch 2.2.16a - Competitive Balance Adjustments
Hero balance hotfix following Patch 2.2.16. Focuses on targeted adjustments to reigning meta heroes including Aulus, Hirara, Eudora, Rafaela, and Kalea.
1
Buffs
4
Nerfs
0
Adjusted
5 Balance Adjustments
Adjustments applied to Fighting Spirit, Aulus, Charge!, Undying Fury.
All Documented Modifications (4)
Designer Note
Reduced Aulus's sustainability while retaining his early-to-mid game burst potential.
Attack Speed of Enhanced Basic Attack: 20% (+ 2% * Hero Level) → 20% at all levels
Enhanced Basic Attack's Base Damage: 135 (+ 15*Hero Level) → 120 (+ 12*Hero Level)
HP Regen from Enhanced Basic Attacks: 30 (+ 15% Total Physical Attack) → 15 (+ 20% Total Physical Attack)
Cooldown: 14-12s → 15s at all levels
Base Damage (First 4 Strikes): 110-270 → 150-230
Base Damage (Last Slash): 330-810 → 450-690
Reduced the foreswing of the final hit.
Role:
Fighter
Tier:
B
Patch History:
16 Updates
Base HP: 2,600
All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Hirara could use her invincibility skill too frequently, making her difficult to deal with. We've reduced how often she can use her skills but slightly increased the burst damage of her full combo in the mid-to-late game.
Cooldown: 9-5.5s → 10-6.5s
Damage: 150-255 (+ 65% Extra Physical Attack) → 165-270 (+ 42%-70% Extra Physical Attack)
Role:
Assassin
Tier:
S
Patch History:
2 Updates
Base HP: 2,400
All Documented Modifications (2)
Designer Note
Eudora was too oppressive in the early to mid game, so we've slightly reduced her Ultimate's damage at all levels.
Center Area Damage: 600-1000 (+ 160% Total Magic Power) → 540-900 (+ 145% Total Magic Power)
Damage Outside the Center Area: 300-500 (+ 100% Total Magic Power) → 270-450 (+ 90% Total Magic Power)
Delayed Damage: 330-550 (+ 110% Magic Power) → 300-500 (+ 100% Magic Power)
Role:
Mage
Tier:
A
Patch History:
9 Updates
Base HP: 2,300
Adjustments applied to Light of Retribution, Holy Healing.
All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Rafaela's frequent skill casts provided excessive poke and team utility, so we've increased the cooldowns of Skills 1 and 2 at higher skill levels.
Cooldown: 5-3s → 5s at all levels
Cooldown: 10.5-8.5s → 10.5-9.5s
Role:
Support
Tier:
A
Patch History:
10 Updates
Base HP: 2,450
All Documented Modifications (3)
Designer Note
Kalea couldn't effectively threaten the enemy backline on her own and remained heavily reliant on her allies. Therefore, we've increased her solo kill potential.
Damage of Enhanced Third Basic Attack: 70 (+ 4*Hero Level) → 120 (+ 12*Hero Level)
New Effect: Gains 60% Movement Speed for 1s when absorbing the Water Zone.
Damage Bonus: 8% of Max HP → 14% of Max HP
Role:
Support, Fighter
Tier:
B
Patch History:
7 Updates
Base HP: 2,500
