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

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.

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