What changed for Zaahen?

4 changes across 3 patches (Jun 23, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026), newest first.

1. Sep 9, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.18Buff 1Adjust 1Official notes ↗
   Adjust

   Summoner's Rift Q - The Darkin Glaive · Cooldown Behavior

   If Zaahen's The Darkin Glaive (Q) is active when he enters Resurrection, it now goes on cooldown immediately.

   If Q is active, it is now placed on cooldown immediately upon being put in Resurrection

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   NEW Cooldown Behavior: If Q is active, it is now placed on Cooldown immediately upon being put in Resurrection

   Buff

   Summoner's Rift Q - The Darkin Glaive · Q2 Damage

   Q2 damage on Zaahen's The Darkin Glaive (Q) increases from 25 / 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 (+20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% bonus AD) to 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 (+20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% bonus AD).

   25 / 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 (+20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% bonus AD)→30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 (+20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% bonus AD)

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   Q2 Damage: 25 / 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 (+20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% bonus AD) → 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 (+20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% bonus AD)

2. Aug 25, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.17Nerf 1Official notes ↗
   Nerf

   Arena Q - The Darkin Glaive · Bonus Attack Damage Ratio

   Bonus attack damage ratio on Zaahen's The Darkin Glaive (Q) decreases from 10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50% to 10% / 17.5% / 25% / 32.5% / 40%.

   10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50%→10% / 17.5% / 25% / 32.5% / 40%

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   Bonus Attack Damage Ratio: 10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50% → 10% / 17.5% / 25% / 32.5% / 40%

3. Jun 23, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.13Buff 1Official notes ↗
   Buff

   Summoner's Rift W - Dreaded Return · Cooldown

   Cooldown on Zaahen's Dreaded Return (W) decreases from 16 / 15 / 14 / 13 / 12 to 14 / 13.5 / 13 / 12.5 / 12.

   16 / 15 / 14 / 13 / 12→14 / 13.5 / 13 / 12.5 / 12

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   Cooldown: 16 / 15 / 14 / 13 / 12 → 14 / 13.5 / 13 / 12.5 / 12