TFT Patch 18.4 Notes Buffs and Nerfs
Patch 18.4 compared with 18.3. Champions changed 3, traits 7, items, augments and wisps 17. Nerfed Diana, Maokai, Master Yi. Every change to champions, traits, items, augments and wisps compared with the previous patch, taken from the game client data. Buff and nerf are marked only where the meaning is unambiguous.
Last Updated
Compared 18.3 and 18.4
Live release October 7, 2026
Champions
- NerfMana
- 30became40
- NerfMana
- 90became100
- NerfAttack Damage
- 62became60
Traits
- ChangeTier 1 bonus
Was2 Essence per kill, 18 Essence per loss
Now2 Essence per kill, 22 Essence per loss
- ChangeTier 2 bonus
- 2 per kill, 25 per lossbecame2 per kill, 28 per loss
- ChangeTier 3 bonus
- 3 per kill, 32 per lossbecame3 per kill, 35 per loss
- ChangeTier 3 bonus
- 120became115
- ChangeTier 4 bonus
- 65% Attack Damagebecame60% Attack Damage
- ChangeTier 3 bonus
- Ignite 2 shop slots, 3.5% BurnbecameIgnite 2 shop slots, 3% Burn
- ChangeTier 4 bonus
- Ignite 4 shop slots, 4.5% BurnbecameIgnite 4 shop slots, 4% Burn
- ChangeTier 1 bonus
Was1 Mana Regeneration | 2 Mana Regeneration
Now1 Mana Regeneration | 3 Mana Regeneration
- ChangeTier 2 bonus
Was1 Mana Regeneration | 3 Mana Regeneration
Now1 Mana Regeneration | 4 Mana Regeneration
- ChangeTier 3 bonus
Was2 Mana Regeneration | 5 Mana Regeneration
Now2 Mana Regeneration | 6 Mana Regeneration
- ChangeTier 3 bonus
- +9% Attack Speed per Attackbecame+8% Attack Speed per Attack
- ChangeTier 4 bonus
- +15% Attack Speed per Attackbecame+12% Attack Speed per Attack
- ChangeTier 1 bonus
WasYour champions gain a 5% max Health shield and deal 8% bonus magic damage. Gain additional bonuses for each unique 3-star champion: 1 : Increase shield and magic damage by 1% for each 3-star. 3 : 15% Attack Speed and 15 Armor, Magic Resist 5 : Convert 40% of the bonus magic damage to true damage. 8 : Every 4 seconds of combat, a 3-star champion ascends to 4-star.
NowYour champions gain a 5% max Health shield and deal 8% bonus magic damage. Gain additional bonuses for each unique 3-star champion: 1 : Increase shield and magic damage by 1% for each 3-star. 3 : 15% Attack Speed and 12 Armor, Magic Resist 5 : Convert 40% of the bonus magic damage to true damage. 7 : Every 4 seconds of combat, a 3-star champion ascends to 4-star.
Augments
- Calculated LossNew
- Nesting DollsRemoved
- Nesting DollsRemoved
Wisps
- Animate Shop
- ChangeEffect
WasFor 26 seconds, your shop rerolls for free every 2 seconds.
NowFor 24 seconds, your shop rerolls for free every 2 seconds.
- Combust
- ChangeEffect
WasYour champions explode on death, dealing 22% Max Health magic damage.
NowYour champions explode on death, dealing 18% Max Health magic damage.
- ChangeEffect
WasOpen an item store. Items cost 0 to 22 gold.
NowOpen an item store. Items cost 0 to 15 gold.
- Curio Cart
- ChangeEffect
WasOpen an item store. Items cost 0 to 22 gold. Gain 2 Gold.
NowOpen an item store. Items cost 0 to 15 gold. Gain 2 Gold.
- Cutpurse
- ChangeEffect
WasEvery 4 seconds, your champions have a 15% chance to drop 1 Gold.
NowEvery 4 seconds, your champions have a 20% chance to drop 1 Gold.
- ChangeEffect
WasEvery 5 seconds, your champions have a 15% chance to drop 1 Gold.
NowEvery 5 seconds, your champions have a 20% chance to drop 1 Gold.
- Field of MiceRemoved
- Field of MiceRemoved
- Flow
- ChangeEffect
WasYour champions are Unstoppable and gain 15% Attack Speed for 15 seconds.
NowYour champions are unstoppable and gain 15% Attack Speed for 15 seconds.
- ChangeEffect
WasYour champions are Unstoppable and gain 15% Attack Speed for 10 seconds.
NowYour champions are unstoppable and gain 15% Attack Speed for 10 seconds.
- Heated Rivalry
- ChangeEffect
WasGain a Rengar or a Kha'Zix. They gain 7 takedowns.
NowGain a Rengar or a Kha'Zix. They gain 5 takedowns.
- Hugify
- ChangeEffect
WasYour highest Health unit grows, gaining 600 Health.
NowYour highest Health unit grows, gaining 500 Health.
- Mercenary Force
- ChangeEffect
WasGain 4.5% Damage Amp for every 10 gold you have.
NowGain 4% Damage Amp for every 10 gold you have.
- Stand Alone
- ChangeEffect
WasChampions alone in their row gain 22% Health and 22% Damage Amp.
NowChampions alone in their row gain 20% Health and 20% Damage Amp.
Frequently asked questions
- What changed in TFT patch 18.4?
- Patch 18.4 compared with 18.3. Champions changed 3, traits 7, items, augments and wisps 17. Nerfed Diana, Maokai, Master Yi.