TFT Patch 18.3 Notes Buffs and Nerfs

Patch 18.3 compared with 18.2. Champions changed 3, traits 1, items, augments and wisps 16. Buffed Brambleback. Nerfed Master Yi, Rengar. 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.

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Compared18.2 and 18.3

Live releaseSeptember 23, 2026

Champions

Traits

  • ChangeTier 1 bonus

    Was1 Mana Regeneration | 3 Mana Regeneration

    Now1 Mana Regeneration | 2 Mana Regeneration

    ChangeTier 2 bonus

    Was1 Mana Regeneration | 4 Mana Regeneration

    Now1 Mana Regeneration | 3 Mana Regeneration

    ChangeTier 3 bonus

    Was2 Mana Regeneration | 6 Mana Regeneration

    Now2 Mana Regeneration | 5 Mana Regeneration

    ChangeTier 4 bonus

    Was2 Mana Regeneration | 9 Mana Regeneration

    Now2 Mana Regeneration | 8 Mana Regeneration

Items

Augments

  • Cursed CrownRemoved
  • ChangeEffect

    WasGain a spotlight in the bottom right corner. The champion in it gains 15% Damage Amp and 15% Attack Speed, and drops 1 gold every 5 takedowns. Lore & Legends Tactician's Crown, 2026

    NowGain a championship hex in the bottom right corner. The champion in it gains 15% Damage Amp and 15% Attack Speed, and drops 1 gold every 5 takedowns. Lore & Legends Tactician's Crown, 2026

  • ChangeEffect

    WasThe first 4 times you sacrifice a champion in the Blackthorn hex, gain a copy of a random component they're holding. Gain a Veigar and a Rek'Sai.

    NowThe first 3 times you sacrifice a champion in the Blackthorn hex, gain a copy of a random component they're holding. Gain an Azir, Veigar, and a Rek'Sai.

  • ChangeEffect

    WasGain a Mogul's Mail. After 8 player combats, gain a Gamblers Blade.

    NowGain a Gambler's Blade. After 6 player combats, gain a Mogul's Mail.

  • ChangeEffect

    WasWhen you level up, gain a number of free shop refreshes equal to your level +1. Gain 6 gold.

    NowWhen you level up, gain a number of Shop refreshes equal to your level +1. Gain 6 gold.

  • ChangeEffect

    WasGain a free Shop reroll every round. Gain 2 gold.

    NowGain a Shop reroll every round. Gain 2 gold.

  • ChangeEffect

    WasGain a free Shop reroll every round. Gain 8 gold.

    NowGain a Shop reroll every round. Gain 8 gold.

  • ChangeEffect

    WasBuying XP costs 1 less. Gain 2 Health and 1 free reroll whenever you level up.

    NowBuying XP costs 1 less. Gain 2 Health and 2 Shop rerolls whenever you level up.

  • ChangeEffect

    WasThe first time you 3-star a champion, gain a copy of them each round for the rest of the game. 3-starring the same champion again grants additional copies. Gain a Lesser Champion Duplicator and a Tiny Champion Duplicator.

    NowThe first time you 3-star a champion, gain a copy of them each round for the rest of the game. 3-starring the same champion again grants additional copies. Gain a Lesser Champion Duplicator.

Wisps

  • ChangeEffect

    WasYour champions explode on death, dealing 15% Max Health magic damage.

    NowYour champions explode on death, dealing 12% Max Health magic damage.

  • ChangeEffect

    WasOpen an item store. Items cost 0 to 15 gold.

    NowOpen an item store. Items cost 0 to 22 gold.

  • ChangeEffect

    WasOpen an item store. Items cost 0 to 15 gold. Gain 2 Gold.

    NowOpen an item store. Items cost 0 to 22 gold. Gain 2 Gold.

  • ChangeEffect

    WasEvery 4 seconds, your champions have a 20% chance to drop 1 Gold.

    NowEvery 4 seconds, your champions have a 15% chance to drop 1 Gold.

  • ChangeEffect

    WasEvery 5 seconds, your champions have a 20% chance to drop 1 Gold.

    NowEvery 5 seconds, your champions have a 15% chance to drop 1 Gold.

Frequently asked questions

What changed in TFT patch 18.3?
Patch 18.3 compared with 18.2. Champions changed 3, traits 1, items, augments and wisps 16. Buffed Brambleback. Nerfed Master Yi, Rengar.

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