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Teamfight Tactics
Teamfight Tactics
16.5|Feb 18, 2026
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Teamfight Tactics patch 16.5

4/5 Significant

Patch 16.5 delivers massive buffs to 2 and 3-cost reroll champions alongside a major T-Hex rework and significant Yunara adjustments.

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Key Changes

  • 1Massive buffs to 3-star forms of 2 and 3-cost units (Graves, Orianna, Jinx, Rek'Sai, etc.)
  • 2T-Hex rework: Significant damage increase and mana cost reduction
  • 3Yunara rework: Shifted to flat attack speed with new AP damage scaling
  • 4Noxus (5) HP modifier significantly buffed for mid and late-game
  • 5Darkin Staff Artifact magic damage massively increased
  • 6Dummify and Golemify Augments buffed with higher health and free units
  • 7Sylas unlock condition changed to favor Level 9 over Lux sales
  • 8Thief's Gloves nerfed on Stage 4 and Double Burn removed
  • 9Arcanist vertical breakpoint AP buffed while teamwide AP nerfed
  • 10Riot Client now supports direct TFT launching and desktop shortcuts

All Changes

⚙️Systems(2)

  • newRiot Client: TFT can now be downloaded, patched, and launched directly from the Riot Client Game Hub.
  • changeSylas: Sylas unlock condition changed from selling 2-star Garen/Lux/Jarvan IV to selling 2-star Garen/Jarvan IV and reaching Level 9.

🧬Traits(8)

  • nerfArcanist: Arcanist teamwide AP reduced from 18/25/40 to 15/20/35.
  • buffArcanist: Arcanist self AP increased from 25/40/60 to 25/50/70.
  • nerfDemacia: Demacia resistances reduced from 12/35/35 to 12/30/30.
  • nerfIxtal: Ixtal 'Play Ixtal for X Rounds' requirement increased from 13 to 15 rounds.
  • nerfIxtal: Ixtal 'Less than 30 Health' quest reward reduced from 400 to 300.
  • buffNoxus: Noxus Atakhan bonus attack speed increased from 0/20/35% to 0/40/70%.
  • buffNoxus: Noxus (5) HP modifier by stage (4-6+) increased from 4.5/5.25/6.5x to 5.25/6.75/8.5x.
  • buffVoid: Void Royal Husk now grants +10% Max Health.

🛡️Champions(33)

  • buffAphelios: Aphelios ability damage increased from 70/105/175/245 to 80/120/200/280 AD.
  • buffAshe: Ashe base AD increased from 53 to 58.
  • nerfAshe: Ashe arrow damage reduced from 5% to 4% basic AD.
  • buffGraves: Graves 3-star and 4-star ability damage increased from 405/540 to 450/630 AD.
  • changeOrianna: Orianna ability damage adjusted from 220/330/500/670 to 200/300/550/800 (nerf early, buff late).
  • buffRek'sai: Rek'sai 3-star and 4-star spin damage increased from 260/355 to 300/435 AD.
  • buffYasuo: Yasuo ability damage increased from 85/125/190/255 to 95/145/215/285 AD.
  • buffDarius: Darius heal increased from 180/220/280 to 210/280/420 AP.
  • buffDr. Mundo: Dr. Mundo heal per second increased from 60/80/100 to 60/95/150 AP.
  • buffJinx: Jinx ability damage increased from 50/75/125 to 54/82/150 AD.
  • buffLeBlanc: LeBlanc 3-star primary damage increased from 700 to 800 AP.
  • buffLeBlanc: LeBlanc 3-star secondary damage increased from 450 to 500 AP.
  • buffLeona: Leona 3-star damage reduction increased from 60 to 70 AP.
  • buffMalzahar: Malzahar ability damage increased from 29/43/68 to 30/45/80 AP.
  • buffSejuani: Sejuani 3-star shield increased from 675 to 775 AP.
  • buffVayne: Vayne 3-star ability damage increased from 230 to 250 AD.
  • buffZoe: Zoe 3-star ability damage increased from 770 to 900 AP.
  • nerfBel'Veth: Bel'Veth attack speed on takedown reduced from 100/100/200% to 75/75/200%.
  • buffNasus: Nasus health gain increased from 485/620/3000 to 500/685/3000 AP.
  • nerfSwain: Swain mana nerfed from 50/145 to 40/155.
  • changeYunara: Yunara ability attack speed changed from 65/65/100% AP scaling to 80/80/100% flat.
  • buffYunara: Yunara ability damage now scales with AP at 8/12/50%.
  • buffAatrox: Aatrox Omnivamp to AD ratio increased from 150% to 200%.
  • changeAurelion Sol: Aurelion Sol ability damage adjusted from 480/800 to 525/725 AP.
  • buffMel: Mel Radiant Item mana requirement reduced from 235 to 225.
  • buffSylas: Sylas attack speed increased from 0.9 to 1.0.
  • buffSylas: Sylas Cataclysm damage increased from 120/200 to 200/350 AP.
  • buffT-Hex: T-Hex mana buffed from 30/100 to 10/80.
  • buffT-Hex: T-Hex mana consumed per cast reduced from 33 to 25.
  • buffT-Hex: T-Hex ability damage increased from 165/265 to 360/540 AD.
  • buffT-Hex: T-Hex falloff damage increased from 35% (max 80%) to 70% (max 90%).
  • nerfT-Hex: T-Hex missile damage reduced from 20% to 10% of primary target damage.
  • buffZilean: Zilean ability DoT damage increased from 75/115 to 90/135 AP.

⚔️Items & Artifacts(8)

  • removeThief's Gloves: Thief's Gloves: Removed Double Burn combinations.
  • nerfThief's Gloves: Thief's Gloves: Item combinations made slightly weaker on Stage 4.
  • buffDarkin Scythe: Darkin Scythe AD increased from 25 to 30.
  • nerfDarkin Scythe: Darkin Scythe slash damage reduced from 200% to 150% AD.
  • nerfDarkin Staff: Darkin Staff AP reduced from 40 to 35.
  • buffDarkin Staff: Darkin Staff mana regen increased from 2 to 3.
  • buffDarkin Staff: Darkin Staff magic damage significantly increased across all stages (e.g., Stage 4: 70 to 200).
  • nerfFlickerblades: Flickerblades attack speed per attack reduced from 6% to 5%.

✨Augments(35)

  • buffAura Farming: Aura Farming unlock round moved from 4-5 to 4-2.
  • buffArcane Viktor-y: Arcane Viktor-y repeat stun timing reduced from 20 to 18 seconds.
  • nerfAscension: Ascension damage amplification reduced from 45% to 40%.
  • changeBandle Bounty: Bandle Bounty I/II are now exclusive from Invested++/Growth Mindset.
  • buffBest Friends I: Best Friends I armor increased from 10 to 13.
  • buffBest Friends II: Best Friends II armor increased from 18 to 22.
  • buffBig Friend: Big Friend now grants a Giant's Belt.
  • buffComponent Heist: Component Heist now grants an initial random component.
  • changeCrash Test Dummies: Crash Test Dummies stun radius increased to 2 hexes, duration reduced to 1.25s, and targeting improved.
  • changeCrown's Will: Crown's Will AP/Armor reduced, but now also grants a Chain Vest.
  • nerfDragonguards: Dragonguards Jarvan damage reduced from 100/120/155/200% to 100/120/140/175% of resists.
  • buffDummify: Dummify health per stage increased to 1500 and now grants a random non-tank 2-star 2-cost.
  • buffEarth Axiom: Earth Axiom armor/MR increased to 40 and stun duration increased to 2s.
  • buffFocused Fire: Focused Fire initial AD increased to 10% with better tailoring.
  • nerfGilded Steel: Gilded Steel number of five-costs reduced from 3 to 2.
  • buffGolemify: Golemify health per stage increased to 1200 and now grants a random non-tank 2-star 3-cost.
  • nerfHard Commit: Hard Commit gold per stage reduced from 7 to 4.
  • changeHefty Rolls: Hefty Rolls excluded from Prismatic Ticket and now grants 5 gold.
  • buffHealing Orbs II: Healing Orbs II heal increased from 440 to 500.
  • buffLiving Forge: Living Forge combat requirement reduced from 9 to 8.
  • nerfMax Build: Max Build initial rerolls reduced to 8 and 2nd Duplicator round moved to 6-2.
  • changeMakeshift Armor: Makeshift Armor I/II no longer offered on 4-2 or Loot Subscription; II resists increased to 50.
  • buffPromised Protection: Promised Protection mana bonus increased to 20% and now works with multiple/Radiant Vows.
  • buffSecrets of the Sands: Secrets of the Sands gold gained increased from 6 to 10.
  • changeSpear's Will: Spear's Will AD reduced to 8% but now grants a Tear of the Goddess.
  • nerfSolo Leveling: Solo Leveling durability reduced from 25% to 20%.
  • buffTactician's Kitchen: Tactician's Kitchen rounds to receive Cape reduced from 6 to 3.
  • buffThe World Runes: The World Runes bonus XP increased from 4 to 6.
  • buffTreasure Hunt: Treasure Hunt gold spent on rerolls reduced to 16; Stage 5 reward changed to Artifact Anvil.
  • nerfTrials of Twilight II: Trials of Twilight II reduced to 1 Xin Zhao and 2 Duplicators.
  • changeTwin Guardians: Twin Guardians now grants 100 flat HP but resists reduced to 45.
  • buffWarlord's Honor: Warlord's Honor initial stacks increased to 1 and AD/AP gain increased to 6%.
  • changeWe Stick Together: We Stick Together can no longer offer Warden, Defender, Bruiser, or Juggernaut Emblems.
  • buffWood Axiom: Wood Axiom HP gained increased from 40 to 55.
  • changeLucky Gloves: Lucky Gloves tooltip updated to 'recommended' item.

🏮Festival of Beasts Revival(11)

  • buffTristana: Tristana magic damage on hit increased to 44/66/88.
  • buffBraum: Braum durability duration increased to 4.5s.
  • nerfLulu: Lulu bonus HP granted reduced to 400/600/850.
  • buffKindred: Kindred damage increased to 340/510/815.
  • buffAzir: Azir mana buffed from 40/100 to 40/90.
  • buffZilean: Zilean mana buffed from 90/140 to 90/130.
  • nerfAdept: Adept attack speed reduction duration reduced at higher tiers to 1.75/3/4.75s.
  • buffCultist: Cultist Galio AD increased to 50/90/120/150.
  • buffKeeper: Keeper shield increased to 225/275/325/550.
  • nerfSlayer: Slayer Omnivamp reduced at higher tiers to 15-30/30-55/45-75%.
  • buffSyphoner: Syphoner Omnivamp increased to 60/120/145%.

🐛Bug Fixes(7)

  • fixZaun: Fixed Zaun units becoming Shimmer-Fused for the remainder of combat when health drops to 60% with Zaun (5) or (7) active.
  • fixEvolve and Overcome: Evolve and Overcome tooltip adjusted to reflect it only triggers on champion takedowns.
  • fixRyze: Ryze with Ixtal active will no longer stack traits while fielded on the bench.
  • fixIxtal: Ixtal 'End Combat with no items on bench' quest no longer progresses if the trait is not active.
  • fixArena: Fixed Unbound pedestal color on Le Cafe De Paris Arena.
  • fixLucian: Lucian’s Ability no longer ends prematurely if he is Stunned during the Ability.
  • fixMel: Mel Radiant Item progress now only counts while Mel is alive and only during player combats.

Summary

Meta Shift: Reroll vs. Fast 8/9

This update focuses on bringing 2 and 3-cost reroll strategies back into the meta by significantly buffing their three-star forms. Champions like Graves, Orianna, Rek'Sai, and Jinx see substantial damage increases at higher star levels to ensure they can compete with late-game 4 and 5-cost carries.

Major Reworks & System Updates

T-Hex has been overhauled to be more reliable, with increased base damage and improved mana efficiency. Yunara has been shifted from an AP-scaling attack speed carry to a flat attack speed carry with new AP scaling on her damage. Additionally, the Riot Client now supports direct TFT launching, and Sylas's unlock conditions have been adjusted to favor Level 9 over specific unit sales.

Augment & Trait Balance

Arcanist and Noxus receive notable buffs to their vertical breakpoints, while Demacia and Ixtal quests see slight nerfs. Dozens of Augments have been tuned, with a heavy emphasis on buffing underperforming combat Augments like Dummify and Earth Axiom. Finally, the Festival of Beasts revival receives its own balance pass for units like Kindred and Tristana.

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