> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.surrenderat15.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # PBE Patch 26.11: Upcoming Balance Changes (Smolder Nerf) - URL: https://www.surrenderat15.com/pbe-patch-26-11-upcoming-balance-changes-smolder-nerf/ - Published: 2026-05-20T15:38:16.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-23T11:52:49.000Z - Description: Preview of PBE Patch 26.11: bot lane balance, item changes, Deathfire Touch works only for mages now, champs updates & Smolder Nerf - Author: FF15 - Tags: CHANGES, PBE NEWS **WARNING:** This is a live PBE preview. Everything may change, and this post will be updated as new changes are added. ***Patch 26.11 – Summary:*** - Main focus is balancing **ranged vs melee supports in bot lane** - **Hexplate** nerfed on ranged champions (mainly Varus, Vayne top) - **Deathfire Touch** now deals only magic damage to reduce Black Cleaver synergy - **Brand & Smolder** adjusted due to Deathfire Touch interaction (Smolder still needs follow-up nerfs, especially crit builds) --- ## BALANCE CHANGES ## ⬆️ Champion Buffs ### Diana **P - Moonsilver Blade:** • Monster dmg **230%** to **270%** **W - Pale Cascade:** • Bonus HP ratio **9%** to **11%** • Full orb detonation **18%** to **22%** ### Ekko **P - Z-Drive Resonance:** • Cooldown per target **5s** to **4s** ### Heimerdinger **Q - H-28G Evolution Turret:** • Turret range **530** to **550** • **+50** range vs minions **E - CH-2 Electron Storm Grenade:** • Vision duration **1s** to **1.25s** ### Kassadin **Q - Null Sphere:** • CD **10–8** to **9–7** **W - Nether Blade:** • Passive dmg **20 (+10% AP)** to **25 (+10% AP)** ### Quinn **P - Harrier:** • Monster dmg **50** to **75** **Q - Blinding Assault:** • Monster dmg **150%** to **200%** ## ⬇️ Champion Nerfs ### Brand **Base Stats:** • Armor **27** to **24** ### Smolder **P - Dragon Practice / Q - Super Scorcher Breath:** • Bonus magic dmg **40–60%** to **25–55%** of passive stacks **P - Dragon Practice / E - Flap, Flap, Flap:** • Bonus magic dmg **12%** to **8–12%** of passive stacks ### Teemo **E - Toxic Shot:** • On-hit scaling **+10% bAD** to **+5% bAD** • Poison scaling **+20% bAD** to **+10% bAD** **Base Stats:** • Armor growth **4.95** to **4.5** ## 🔄 Champion Adjustments ### AP Xin Zhao **P - Determination:** • Damage now gains **+5/10/15/20% AP** • Healing AP ratio **50/65/90%** to **45/55/80%** ## ⬆️ System Buffs ### Aftershock • Bonus resists **35 (+80%)** to **45 (+75%)** ### Guardian • Cooldown **90–40** to **75–40** • Shield **45–180 (+25% AP)** to **40–150 (+20% AP)** ### Heartsteel • HP conversion **8%** to **10%** ### Knight's Vow • Damage reduction **12%** to **14%** • Healing ratio **10%** to **12%** ### Locket of the Iron Solari • Armor & MR **25** to **30** ### Zeke's • Storm effect can wait up to **5s** after ultimate cast ## ⬇️ System Nerfs ### Dreammaker • Blue Bubble DR **75–255** to **50–194** • Purple Bubble dmg **50–170** to **40–160** ### Echoes of Helia • Damage stored **35%** to **30%** ### Moonstone Renewer • Starlight Grace no longer double dips with Heal/Shield Power and Grievous Wounds ### Summon: Aery • Shield **30–100** to **20–100** ## 🔄 System Adjustments ### Grubs • Structural DoT increased • Summoned grub HP **60%** to **100%** of melee minions ### Hexplate • Ranged AS **50%** to **35%** • Ranged MS **20%** to **14%** ### Imperial Mandate • Reworked item • Cost **2400g** • Grants **65 AP**, **15 AH**, **150% mana regen** • Immobilizing abilities gain **+15 AH** • Immobilize applies **6% Vulnerable** for **4s** ### Deathfire Touch • Now deals **Magic Damage** ### Statikk Shiv • AD **40** to **45** ## WHEN DOES LOL PATCH 26.11 COME OUT? League of Legends Patch 26.11 will be reaching the live servers on May 28, 2026, according to the [official patch schedule](https://support-leagueoflegends.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018987893-Patch-Schedule-League-of-Legends?ref=surrenderat15.com). After the release, players will have to wait two more weeks before a new update. If you ****enjoy** the ****content**, consider ****supporting** the site. 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