League of Legends Patch 26.10 Preview: Gluttonous Greaves Nerfs
Riot Games has announced the balance changes coming to League of Legends in Patch 26.10, scheduled for release on May 13, 2026. As part of this year’s strategic initiative to deploy smaller midseason patches, the update will feature nine champion balance adjustments in total.
Lead gameplay designer Matt ‘Phroxzon’ Leung-Harrison detailed the changes, which include buffs to four champions: Ambessa, Galio, Wukong, and Zeri. The patch will also nerf five champions: Anivia, Ashe, Naafiri, Shyvana, and Zed. Additionally, Lee Sin and Quinn are receiving further adjustments.
While the patch notes mention significant item and rune changes as well, complete details on these modifications were not fully disclosed in the available excerpt. According to Phroxzon, these changes will represent some of the most impactful adjustments in the upcoming patch cycle.
This update reflects Riot’s strategy of maintaining regular balance updates while moderating the scope of midseason changes compared to previous years, continuing their commitment to the live-service title.