TFT Patch 18.6 Notes Buffs and Nerfs
Patch 18.6 compared with 18.5. Champions changed 1, traits 1, items, augments and wisps 17. Buffed Taric. 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 18.5 and 18.6
Live release November 4, 2026
Champions
- BuffArmor
- 65became70
- BuffMana to cast
- 70became65
Traits
- ChangeTier 3 bonus
WasOn combat start and every 5 seconds Riftbeasts grow gaining 6% Attack Damage, 6% Ability Power, 6% Attack Speed; +5 Armor, +5 Magic Resist, +50 Health, +1 Mana Regeneration
NowOn combat start and every 5 seconds Riftbeasts grow gaining 6% Attack Damage, 6% Ability Power, 5% Attack Speed; +5 Armor, +5 Magic Resist, +50 Health, +1 Mana Regeneration
Augments
- ChangeEffect
WasYour team gains 2.5% Damage Amp and 3 Armor and Magic Resist for each Bronze-tier trait.
NowYour team gains 2.5% Damage Amp and 2.5 Armor and Magic Resist for each Bronze-tier trait.
- ChangeEffect
WasGain a random 3-star 1-cost champion. Gain 6 gold.
NowGain a random 3-star 1-cost champion. Gain 9 gold.
- ChangeEffect
WasAt the start of combat, allies gain 25% Attack Speed for 4 seconds. On takedown, allies dash to their next target and gain this bonus again.
NowAt the start of combat, allies gain 30% Attack Speed for 4 seconds. On takedown, allies dash to their next target and gain this bonus again.
- ChangeEffect
WasGain a Flora Fatalis emblem. The champion holding the emblem gains 50% increased benefits from Flora Fatalis. Gain 3 gold.
NowGain a Flora Fatalis emblem. The champion holding the emblem gains 70% increased benefits from Flora Fatalis. Gain 3 gold.
- ChangeEffect
WasAt the start of each turn, all allies holding a Frying Pan or Spatula item grant the nearest champion 60 permanent Health. Gain a Frying Pan.
NowAt the start of each turn, all allies holding a Frying Pan or Spatula item grant the nearest champion 70 permanent Health. Gain a Frying Pan.
- ChangeEffect
WasGain a Tear of the Goddess. Your team gains 1 Mana Regen. After 12 seconds in combat, increase this to 4.
NowGain a Tear of the Goddess. Your team gains 1 Mana Regen. After 12 seconds in combat, increase this to 3.
- ChangeEffect
WasFae pixies are now larger and grant 50% more Attack Damage and Ability Power. Fae champions gain 10% Attack Damage and Ability Power immediately. Gain a Xayah and a Rakan.
NowFae pixies are now larger and grant 50% more Attack Damage and Ability Power. Fae champions gain 18% Attack Damage and Ability Power immediately. Gain a Xayah and a Rakan.
- ChangeEffect
WasGain a Tear of the Goddess. After your champions spend 6500 Mana, gain 2 more.
NowGain a Tear of the Goddess. After your champions spend 7000 Mana, gain 2 more.
- ChangeEffect
WasGain 4 gold. For the next 2 rounds, enemy champions drop 2 gold when killed.
NowGain 6 gold. For the next 2 rounds, enemy champions drop 2 gold when killed.
- ChangeEffect
WasGain an Artifact Anvil. After you open it, gain a Component Anvil. After you open that, gain 4 gold.
NowGain an Artifact Anvil. After you open it, gain a Component Anvil. After you open that, gain 6 gold.
- ChangeEffect
WasYou can now choose a second Alpha Riftbeast. Alpha Riftbeasts gain 15% max Health and 12% Attack Speed. Gain a Scuttlecrab, a Cinderling, and a Pebbles.
NowYou can now choose a second Alpha Riftbeast. Alpha Riftbeasts gain 8% max Health and 8% Attack Speed. Gain a Scuttlecrab, a Cinderling, and a Pebbles.
- ChangeEffect
WasGain 4 rerolls now. Each round, gain 1 free reroll if you did not buy a champion last round.
NowGain 5 rerolls now. Each round, gain 1 free reroll if you did not buy a champion last round.
- ChangeEffect
WasGain a random Prismatic Augment and 4 gold.
NowGain a random Prismatic Augment and 2 gold.
- ChangeEffect
WasGain a Protector's Vow. Protector's Vow grants its holder 20% additional Mana from all sources and 200 max Health.
NowGain a Protector's Vow. Protector's Vow grants its holder 20% additional Mana from all sources and 175 max Health.
- ChangeEffect
WasGain an Archangel's Staff. Archangel's Staff grants 2 additional Mana Regen if its holder has 90% or more Ability Power.
NowGain an Archangel's Staff. Archangel's Staff grants 2 additional Mana Regen if its holder has 110% or more Ability Power.
Wisps
- ChangeEffect
WasThe wilds couldn't find a wisp for you this roll. Gain 3 gold.
NowThe wilds couldn't find a wisp for you this roll. Gain 2 gold.
- ChangeEffect
WasThe wilds couldn't find a wisp for you this roll. Gain 5 gold.
NowThe wilds couldn't find a wisp for you this roll. Gain 3 gold.
Frequently asked questions
- What changed in TFT patch 18.6?
- Patch 18.6 compared with 18.5. Champions changed 1, traits 1, items, augments and wisps 17. Buffed Taric.