Read up on all the new PBE changes to get up to date on the upcoming Patch 26.8. Highlights include a new addition to the Sanctum and several variety skins.
These changes appeared on PBE on the 1st of April, 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
Five skins are being added to the live servers later this week, though not all belonging to the same skin line. The PROJECT skin line is getting a store addition with PROJECT: Sivir, an Epic-tier skin that will be priced at 1350 RP. Epic-tiered skins come with a new splash art and model, updated sound and visual effects, and a new recall.
PsyOps Vladimir joins the ranks of Kayle, Pyke, Samira, and more. This futuristic skin line bears some resemblance to the PROJECT line, but is nonetheless distinct. Vladimir’s skin will also be Epic, sporting another 1350 RP price tag. Finally, Space Groove Zac is being added to the store. Space Groove is a somewhat newer line with not as many champions, but is nonetheless popular with any fan who likes vibrant colours and disco.
Victorious Braum is the latest ranked reward skin that’s been added to the PBE server. It’ll automatically be assigned to any players who reach Gold before the end of the first ranked split of the 2026 Season. It comes with an assortment of Chromas, and you’ll gain access to more the higher you climb.
PROJECT: Sivir
1350 RP
PsyOps Vladimir
1350 RP
Space Groove Zac
1350 RP
Victorious Braum
Ranked Reward
PROJECT: Command Line Yi is being added to the Sanctum and can be unlocked in one of two ways. The skin has a 0.5% drop rate, so anytime you use an Ancient Spark you are that likely to get the skin. However, after opening 40 Ancient Sparks, it's a guaranteed drop. PROJECT: Command Line Yi is a variant of PROJECT: Yi, not a brand new skin.
PROJECT: Command Line Yi
Sanctum
PROJECT: Command Line Yi
Skin Spotlight
Comparison to PROJECT: Master Yi
Champion Changes
Top Laners
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DR. MUNDO
– Blunt Force Trauma (E): Bonus attack damage reduced to 2 / 2.25 / 2.5 / 2.75 / 3% maximum health from 2 / 2.3 / 2.6 / 2.9 / 3.2%.
TAHM KENCH
– Stat Change: Base mana regeneration increased to 10 from 8.
– An Acquired Taste (Passive): Base damage changed to 5 – 60 (based on level) from 6 – 48 (based on level).
– An Acquired Taste (Passive): Bonus health ratio reduced to 4% of Tahm Kench's bonus health from 4.5%
– An Acquired Taste (Passive): AP ratio reduced to + 1.25% AP per 100 bonus health from 1.5%
– Regurgitate (R2): Base shield increased to 800 / 900 / 1000 from 650 / 800 / 950.
Junglers
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LILLIA
– Dream-Laden Bough (Passive): Total monster damage cap increased to 70 – 180 (based on level) from 65 at all levels.
VIEGO
– Blade of the Ruined King (Q): Base damage increased to 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 from 25 / 40 / 55 / 70 / 85.
– Heartbreaker (R): Health ratio increased to 15 / 20 / 25% of target's missing health from 12 / 16 / 20%.
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Mid Laners
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MEL
– Radiant Volley (Q): First explosion base damage reduced to 60 / 85 / 110 / 135 / 160 from 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 / 180
– Radiant Volley (Q): First explosion AP ratio reduced to 55% AP from 60% AP.
– Rebuttal (W): Movement speed duration reduced to 0.75 seconds from 1.5.
