Read up on all the new PBE changes to get up to date on the upcoming Patch 26.2. Highlights include new Battle Academia skins, a brand new skin line, a new Transcendent skin, and heaps of champion adjustments.
These changes appeared on PBE on the 7th of January, but have been slowly shifting over the past week, and may continue to do so. As such, keep in mind that not all of these changes may make it to the live patch. If you’d like to check any of the following changes out before Wednesday, hop on PBE and queue up!
New Cosmetics
Battle Academia
Two skins are entering the Battle Academia universe, one of League's most plentiful skinlines. Battle Academia Briar is joining the class, and Battle Professor Samira is joining the staff, alongside 2019's Battle Professor Graves. Both skins are Epic-tiered, meaning they will cost 1350 RP and come in eight Chroma variants (each costing 290 RP). Epic skins come with new sound and visual effects, a unique recall, and a new splash art.
Battle Academia Briar
1350 RP
Battle Professor Samira
1350 RP
Aegis Frame
Patch 26.2 will also introduce a new skin line altogether: Aegis Frame. These seem somewhat visually similar to the older Mecha skin lines, but more vibrant, with lots of blues and reds. Heralding the new skin line are Aegis Frame Galio and Aegis Frame Ornn. Aegis Frame Galio will be a Legendary skin, costing 1820 RP and coming with a brand new voiceover. Aegis Frame Ornn will be Epic, sporting a 1350 RP price tag.
Aegis Frame Galio
1820 RP
Aegis Frame Ornn
1350 RP
Aegis Frame Galio
Full Voiceover
Aegis Frame Galio
Skin Spotlight
Sanctum Skin
Finally, and perhaps most excitingly, a new Transcendent skin will be added to the Sanctum later this week: Revenant Reign Viego. Many are comparing this skin to the highly prized Elementalist Lux, so Viego fans will be happy indeed to have this as an option. Like all Sanctum skins, it won’t be as easy as navigating to the store. You’ll only be able to acquire Revenant Reign Viego by spending Ancient Sparks in the Sanctum. Each Ancient Spark costs 400 RP, and you’ll have a 0.5% chance to get the skin each time you expend a Spark. You’re guaranteed to unlock Revenant Reign Viego after spending 80 Ancient Sparks.
Revenant Reign Viego
Revenant Reign Viego
Full Voiceover
Revenant Reign Viego
Skin Spotlight
Champion Changes
Top Laners
▲ BUFFS
▼ NERFS
▶ ADJUSTMENTS
AATROX
– Deathbringer Stance (Passive): Health ratio increased to 4% – 10% (based on level) of target's maximum health from 4% – 8% (based on level).
– The Darkin Blade (Q): Bonus monster damage increased to 25 from 15.
GWEN
– A Thousand Cuts (Passive): Base monster damage cap reduced to 3 from 5.
– A Thousand Cuts (Passive): Monster damage cap AP ratio reduced to 5% AP from 10% AP.
JAYCE
– To The Skies! (Q): Bonus monster damage reduced to 25 from 50.
– Shock Blast (Q): Bonus monster damage reduced to 25 from 50.
MALPHITE
– Thunderclap (W): Monster damage reduced to 180% from 200%.
– Ground Slam (E): Base damage reduced to 60 / 95 / 130 / 165 / 200 from 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 / 240.
– Ground Slam (E): Mana cost increased to 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 from 50 at all ranks.
– Unstoppable Force (R): Cooldown increased to 130 / 115 / 100 seconds from 130 / 105 / 80.
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Junglers
▲ BUFFS
▼ NERFS
▶ ADJUSTMENTS
MASTER YI
– Alpha Strike (Q): On-hit modifier increased to 75% from 65%.
– Armor growth increased 4.5 from 4.2.
TALIYAH
– Threaded Volley (Q): Bonus monster damage increased to 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 from 20 at all ranks.
– Unraveled Earth (E): Monster damage increased to 225% from 190%.
VIEGO
– Blade of the Ruined King (Q): Passive critical strike damage increased to 170% from 150%
– Blade of the Ruined King (Q): Active critical strike scaling increased to 0% – 60% (based on critical strike chance) from 0% – 50%.
– Attack speed growth increased to 2.75% from 2.25%.
LILLIA
– Dream-Laden Bough (Passive): Monster heal AP ratio reduced to 9% AP from 15% AP.
