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.
Last Updated
Compared18.2 and 18.3
Live releaseSeptember 23, 2026
Champions
- BuffAttack Damage
- 115became120
- NerfAttack Damage
- 65became62
- NerfAttack Speed
- 0.8became0.75
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
- HullcrusherNew
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.