Locke: change history

28 changes across 6 patches (Jun 23, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for League of Legends, back to May 27, 2026.

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Oct 6, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.20Buff 1Official notes ↗

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ARAM Damage Dealt
Locke's damage dealt increases from 105% to 115%.
105%→115%

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Damage Dealt: 105% → 115%
Sep 22, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.19Buff 3Official notes ↗

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Arena Passive - Silver Stake · Minimum Damage
Minimum damage on Locke's Silver Stake (Passive) increases from 7.5–60 to 10–80.
7.5–60→10–80

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Minimum Damage: 7.5 - 60 → 10 - 80

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Arena Passive - Silver Stake · Maximum Damage
Maximum damage on Locke's Silver Stake (Passive) increases from 15–120 to 20–160.
15–120→20–160

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Maximum Damage: 15 - 120 → 20 - 160

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Arena R - Purgatory · Percentage per Stack
Percentage per stack on Locke's Purgatory (R) increases from 0.5 to 1.
0.5→1

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Percentage per Stack: 0.5 → 1
Aug 11, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.16Buff 3Adjust 1Official notes ↗

Buff

ARAM: Mayhem Damage Dealt
Locke's damage dealt increases from 100% to 105%.
100%→105%

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Damage Dealt: 100% → 105%

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ARAM: Mayhem Damage Taken
Locke's damage taken decreases from 100% to 95%.
100%→95%

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Damage Taken: 100% → 95%

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ARAM: Mayhem Tenacity
Locke's tenacity increases from 0 to 20.
0→20

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Tenacity: 0 → 20

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All modes
Base Locke's Q missile cast sound effects are quieter to better sit in the overall game mix.

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Reduced the volume of base Locke (Q) missile cast sound effects to better sit in the overall game mix.
Jul 28, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.15Buff 5Nerf 5Official notes ↗

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Summoner's Rift Base Stats · Health
Locke's health decreases from 655 to 620.
655→620

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Health: 655 → 620

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Summoner's Rift Q - Ritual Nails · Base Damage - Nail
Base damage per nail on Locke's Ritual Nails (Q) decreases from 50 / 58 / 66 / 74 / 82 (+20% ability power) to 40 / 48 / 56 / 64 / 72 (+20% ability power).
50 / 58 / 66 / 74 / 82 (+20% ability power)→40 / 48 / 56 / 64 / 72 (+20% ability power)

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Base Damage - Nail: 50 / 58 / 66 / 74 / 82 (+20% Ability Power) → 40 / 48 / 56 / 64 / 72 (+20% Ability Power)

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Summoner's Rift Q - Ritual Nails · Three Nails Damage
Three Nails damage on Locke's Ritual Nails (Q) decreases from 150 / 174 / 198 / 222 / 246 (+60% ability power) to 120 / 144 / 168 / 192 / 216 (+60% ability power).
150 / 174 / 198 / 222 / 246 (+60% ability power)→120 / 144 / 168 / 192 / 216 (+60% ability power)

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Three Nails Damage: 150 / 174 / 198 / 222 / 246 (+60% Ability Power) → 120 / 144 / 168 / 192 / 216 (+60% Ability Power)

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Summoner's Rift W - Soul Ignition · Move Speed
Move speed on Locke's Soul Ignition (W) changes from 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60% (+2% per 100 ability power) to 40% (+2% per 100 ability power).
40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60% (+2% per 100 ability power)→40% (+2% per 100 ability power)

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Move Speed: 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60% (+2% per 100 Ability Power) → 40% (+2% per 100 Ability Power)

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Summoner's Rift W - Soul Ignition · Grey Health Base Value
Grey health base value on Locke's Soul Ignition (W) decreases from 40 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160 (+120% ability power) to 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 (+100% ability power).
40 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160 (+120% ability power)→40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 (+100% ability power)

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Grey Health Base Value: 40 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160 (+120% Ability Power) → 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 (+100% Ability Power)

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Arena Passive - Silver Stake · Minimum Base Damage
Minimum base damage on Locke's Silver Stake (Passive) increases from 5 minimum / 40 maximum to 7.5 minimum / 60 maximum.
5 minimum / 40 maximum→7.5 minimum / 60 maximum

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Minimum Base Damage: 5 minimum / 40 maximum → 7.5 minimum / 60 maximum

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Arena Passive - Silver Stake · Maximum Base Damage
Maximum base damage on Locke's Silver Stake (Passive) increases from 10 minimum / 80 maximum to 15 minimum / 120 maximum.
10 minimum / 80 maximum→15 minimum / 120 maximum

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Maximum Base Damage: 10 minimum / 80 maximum → 15 minimum / 120 maximum

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Arena W - Soul Ignition · Base Health Restored
Base health restored on Locke's Soul Ignition (W) increases from 40 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160 to 80 / 140 / 200 / 260 / 320.
40 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160→80 / 140 / 200 / 260 / 320

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Base Health Restored: 40 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160 → 80 / 140 / 200 / 260 / 320

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Arena W - Soul Ignition · Maximum Health Restored
Maximum health restored on Locke's Soul Ignition (W) increases from 150 / 225 / 300 / 375 / 450 (+60% ability power) to 225 / 337.5 / 450 / 562.5 / 675 (+60% ability power).
150 / 225 / 300 / 375 / 450 (+60% ability power)→225 / 337.5 / 450 / 562.5 / 675 (+60% ability power)

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Maximum Health Restored: 150 / 225 / 300 / 375 / 450 (+60% Ability Power) → 225 / 337.5 / 450 / 562.5 / 675 (+60% Ability Power)

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Arena R - Purgatory · Cooldown Refund
Cooldown refund on Locke's Purgatory (R) increases from 20% to 50%.
20%→50%

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Cooldown Refund: 20% → 50%
Jul 14, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.14Buff 4Nerf 4Official notes ↗

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Summoner's Rift Q - Ritual Nails · Nail Recast Hold Time
Nail recast hold time on Locke's Ritual Nails (Q) drops from 5s to 4s.
5s→4s

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Nail Recast Hold Time: 5 seconds → 4 seconds

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Summoner's Rift Q - Ritual Nails · Nail Damage
Nail damage on Locke's Ritual Nails (Q) decreases from 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 to 50 / 58 / 66 / 74 / 82.
50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90→50 / 58 / 66 / 74 / 82

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Nail Damage: 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 → 50 / 58 / 66 / 74 / 82

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Summoner's Rift Q - Ritual Nails · Mark Base Bonus Damage
Mark base bonus damage on Locke's Ritual Nails (Q) decreases from 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 to 18 / 26 / 34 / 42 / 50.
20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60→18 / 26 / 34 / 42 / 50

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Mark Base Bonus Damage: 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 → 18 / 26 / 34 / 42 / 50

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Summoner's Rift W - Soul Ignition · Damage Taken Grey Health Cap
Damage taken grey health cap on Locke's Soul Ignition (W) decreases from 40 / 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 to 40 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160.
40 / 80 / 120 / 160 / 200→40 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160

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Damage Taken Grey Health Cap: 40 / 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 → 40 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160

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Arena Q Cooldown
Locke's Q cooldown decreases from 10–6 to 8.5–4.5.
10–6→8.5–4.5

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Q Cooldown: 10 - 6 → 8.5 - 4.5

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Arena E Cooldown
Locke's E cooldown decreases from 10 to 8.
10→8

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E Cooldown: 10 → 8

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Arena E2 Ability Power Ratio
Locke's E2 ability power ratio increases from 0.4 to 0.65.
0.4→0.65

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E2 Ability Power Ratio: 0.4 → 0.65

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Arena R Cooldown
Locke's R cooldown decreases from 120–80 to 90–60.
120–80→90–60

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R Cooldown: 120 - 80 → 90 - 60
Jun 23, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.13New 2Official notes ↗
New
Arena
Locke joins as a new Guest of Honor: during each augment offering, one augment is offered at a higher tier but is Fractured. Fractured augments break into a Stat Anvil after 2 losses, and winning 3 rounds with one removes the Fractured keyword.
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New Guest of Honor.
- During each Augment offering, one Augment is offered at a higher tier but is Fractured.
- Fractured augments break into a Stat Anvil after 2 losses.
- Winning 3 rounds with a Fractured augment removes the Fractured keyword.
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All modes
Locke, the Ashen Exorcist, is a new champion releasing June 24.

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Locke, the Ashen Exorcist, is slayin' demons and disappointing his mother June 24th.

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