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LoL patch 12.18 – Who will get nerfs and who will get buffs? We know Riot’s plans for the next update

League of Legends developers have shared information on what the next League of Legends update will bring.


The time has come to reveal the plans for the upcoming League of Legends update numbered 12.18. The most important information was presented in the form of a list.

According to the official announcement, 4 champions will receive buffs, 6 will be weakened, and two will get some tweaks.

Buffs and nerfs in patch 12.18

Matt Leung-Harrison, known as Riot Phroxzon, has shared information with the League of Legends community about update 12.18. As Rioter points out, this is the last patch that makes changes to heroes before this year’s World Championship. The staff member noted that most of the heroes listed below will receive minor balance changes, mainly to balance out exaggerated buffs or nerfs from previous patches.

Update 12.18 will arrive on live servers next week, on September 21, 2022, to be exact.

This is what the list published by Rioter looks like:

Champions’ buffs

  • Ashe (as ADC),
  • Thresh,
  • Lee Sin,
  • Nasus.

Champions’ nerfs

  • Miss Fortune,
  • Kalista,
  • Hecarim,
  • Kayn (Rhaast),
  • Lulu,
  • Nocturne.

Champions’ changes

  • Maokai (corrections relative to the role),
  • Udyr (corrections relative to the build).