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Patch notes

  1. 18.1Aug 26
  2. 18.2Sep 10
  3. 18.2bSep 14
  4. 18.3Sep 23
  5. 18.3bLive · Sep 24
  6. 18.4Oct 7
  7. 18.5Oct 21
  8. 18.6Nov 4
  9. 18.6bNov 11
18.2·Patch·Sep 10

Cheaper Wisps and a faster level 8

The first balance patch of the set made combat Wisps cheaper, shortened the road to level 8 and pushed Blackthorn and the legendary units up. The 18.2b mid-patch on September 14 walked back cheaper XP for levels 9 and 10 to cool off fast-9 play.

  • buff11 buffs
  • nerf4 nerfs
  • adjustment5 adjustments
  • revert1 revert

Systems2

Leveling
  • adjustment
    Leveling from 7 to 8 costs less, so level 8 comes sooner
  • revert
    18.2b: XP for levels 9 and 10 is back to its launch cost

    September 14. The cheaper 7 to 8 step stayed.

Wisps4

Barrier
  • buff
    Cost4 gold→3 gold
Combust
  • buff
    Cost5 gold→3 gold
Lightning Storm
  • buff
    Cost5 gold→3 gold
Cutpurse
  • buff
    Cost3 gold→2 gold

Traits3

BlackthornBlackthorn
  • buff
    Health175/300/550→175/350/600

    Makes the 4 and 6 breakpoints worth playing.

SolarSolar
  • buff
    Starting bonus7%→8%
  • nerf
    Late-game three-star Attack Speed18%→15%

Champions6

AsheAshe
  • buff
    Arrow damagenow465/700 AD
IvernIvern
  • buff
    Starting hexes2→3
LeBlancLeBlanc
  • nerf
    Clone chance10/15/40%→10/15/30%

    More ability damage to compensate.

LuxLux
  • buff
    Ability damagenow375/565 AP
SentinelSentinel
  • adjustment
    Now targets the largest enemy line
  • nerf
    Shield400/500→350/450 AP

Items3

BloodthirsterBloodthirster
  • buff
    Shield triggers at40% Health→50% Health
Edge of NightEdge of Night
  • adjustment
    Triggers at60% Health→40% Health
Hand Of JusticeHand of Justice
  • buff
    Omnivamp12%→15%

Augments3

Consuming FloraConsuming Flora
  • nerf
    Bonus200%→150%

    Also limited to one player per lobby.

Dark RitualDark Ritual
  • adjustment
    Limited to one player per lobby
Coven AcolyteCoven Acolyte
  • adjustment
    Limited to one player per lobby
Riot's full 18.2 notes

Competitive season

The Enchanted Wilds circuit, from the cups to the Tactician's Crown. Next up: Blossom Cup, Oct 2–4.

Compete in Enchanted Wilds
  1. DoneRiftbeast CupSep 4–6TFT Pro Circuit cup in every region, $30,200 per region.
  2. DoneElderwood CupSep 18–20Pro Circuit cup with paired regions facing off, $30,200 per region.
  3. DoneTactician’s Trials 1Sep 19–20, 25–27Open qualifier in Americas, EMEA and APAC starting from 256 players, $12,500 per event.
  4. NextBlossom CupOct 2–4Final Pro Circuit cup of the set, $30,200 per region.
  5. UpcomingTactician’s Trials 2Oct 10–11, 16–18Second open qualifier, $12,500 per event.
  6. UpcomingTactician’s SuperbrawlNov 6–84v4 team tournament; qualification snapshot on November 2.
  7. UpcomingRegional Finals and Tactician’s CrownAfter the cups64 players per regional final ($50,000 each), then 40 players worldwide compete for $470,000 at the Crown.
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