Hail of Blades: change history

1. Aug 11, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.16Nerf 1Adjust 1Official notes ↗
   Nerf

   Summoner's Rift Attack speed (melee)

   Hail of Blades' attack speed for melee champions drops from 120% to 90%; ranged stays at 60%.

   120%→90%

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   Attack Speed: 120% Melee || 60% Ranged → 90% Melee || 60% Ranged

   Adjust

   Summoner's Rift Bonus true damage

   Hail of Blades' bonus true damage changes from 4-20 (+8% bonus AD) (+6% AP) to 2-20 (+12% bonus AD) (+10% AP).

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   Bonus True Damage: 4-20 (+8% bonus AD) (+6% AP) → 2-20 (+12% bonus AD) (+10% AP)

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