{"id":68,"date":"2026-09-02T11:12:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leagueoflegendsgames.com\/blog\/?p=68"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:12:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:12:32","slug":"league-of-legends-patch-26-16-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leagueoflegendsgames.com\/blog\/league-of-legends-patch-26-16-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"League of Legends Patch 26.16 Notes: Champion Changes, Item Updates, Support Nerfs & More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

League of Legends Patch 26.16<\/strong> brings another major set of changes to Summoner’s Rift, with Riot Games targeting several meta trends that have become increasingly noticeable in recent games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This update is not just about champion buffs and nerfs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patch 26.16 focuses heavily on early support roaming, bot-lane balance, jungle diversity and AD fighter itemization<\/strong>. Riot is attempting to reduce the effectiveness of supports leaving bot lane extremely early and functioning almost like a second jungler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, the patch introduces changes designed to create more opportunities for AP and tank junglers<\/strong>, while also adjusting several popular AD fighter items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Champions including Azir, Gwen, Kennen, and Nasus receive buffs<\/strong>, while Bel’Veth receives a follow-up adjustment after her major Patch 26.15 update<\/strong>. Camille and Poppy also receive significant changes that could affect their roles and build paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this complete guide, we break down everything important in League of Legends Patch 26.16<\/strong>, including champion changes, items, runes, system updates, support changes, jungle changes and League Classic updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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