Expected Unexpectedness: buffs, nerfs and change history

Expected Unexpectedness has 3 nerfs and 2 adjustments in 2 of the 15 patches tracked for Teamfight Tactics; most recent change: 3 nerfs and 1 adjustment in Teamfight Tactics Patch 18.5 on Oct 20, 2026.

Last changed Oct 20, 2026 (12 days ago) in Teamfight Tactics Patch 18.5: Nerfed

Last 30 days: 3 nerfs · 1 other change
Tracked history: 3 nerfs · 2 other changes

Details

5 changes across 2 patches. Recorded Apr 14, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026, newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 15 most recent official updates for Teamfight Tactics, back to Mar 31, 2026, so counts cover that period only. Fixes, additions and removals are counted under other changes.

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Patches:Oct 20, 2026 · 18.5 Apr 14, 2026 · 17.1

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Oct 20, 2026Teamfight Tactics Patch 18.5Nerf 3Adjust 1Official notes ↗

Nerf

Stage 3 Gold Granted
Expected Unexpectedness' stage 3 gold granted decreases from 18 to 15.
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Stage 3 Gold Granted: 18 → 15

Nerf

Stage 4 Gold Granted
Expected Unexpectedness' stage 4 gold granted decreases from 20 to 18.
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Stage 4 Gold Granted: 20 → 18

Nerf

Expected Unexpectedness' stage 4 5-costs granted decrease from 3 to 2.
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Stage 4 5 Costs Granted: 3 → 2

Adjust

Expected Unexpectedness' 5-cost roll reward now also grants 3 gold.

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5 Cost roll reward now additionally grants 3 gold.
Apr 14, 2026Teamfight Tactics Patch 17.1Adjust 1Official notes ↗

Adjust

Stage 4
Expected Unexpectedness' stage 4 decreases from 1 Lucky Item Chest + 10 gold to 1 Lucky Item Chest + 5 gold.
1 Lucky Item Chest + 10 gold→1 Lucky Item Chest + 5 gold

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Expected Unexpectedness Stage 4: 1 Lucky Item Chest + 10 gold → 1 Lucky Item Chest + 5 gold

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Expected Unexpectedness: frequently asked questions

When was Expected Unexpectedness last changed in Teamfight Tactics?

Oct 20, 2026, in Teamfight Tactics Patch 18.5: 3 nerfs and 1 adjustment.

Was Expected Unexpectedness's latest change a buff or a nerf?

The latest recorded change (Oct 20, 2026) was a nerf.

How many times has Expected Unexpectedness been buffed or nerfed?

0 buffs and 3 nerfs across 2 patches from Apr 14, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026, out of the 15 patches Nerf Radar tracks for Teamfight Tactics.

What were Expected Unexpectedness's most recent buffs and nerfs?

Oct 20, 2026 (nerf): Expected Unexpectedness' stage 3 gold granted decreases from 18 to 15. Oct 20, 2026 (nerf): Expected Unexpectedness' stage 4 gold granted decreases from 20 to 18. Oct 20, 2026 (nerf): Expected Unexpectedness' stage 4 5-costs granted decrease from 3 to 2.

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