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18.4|Oct 6, 2026
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Teamfight Tactics Patch 18.4: Balance and Wisps

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Patch 18.4 rebalances traits and units, adds four 0-cost Wisps and shortens combat transitions. The October 7 B-Patch adjusts balance and temporarily disables Heart of Steel and three arenas.

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Key Changes

  • 1Traits receive a broad balance pass, including higher Blossom AD/AP and lower Juggernaut durability.
  • 2Patch 18.4 adds four 0-cost Wisps available from Stage 4-1 to 5-7.
  • 3Combat Arrival and Combat Departure are each shortened by 1 second.
  • 4The October 7 B-Patch buffs Alistar's spell damage from 100/150/225 AP to 180/270/420 AP.
  • 5The October 7 B-Patch temporarily disables Heart of Steel to address a bug.
  • 6The October 7 B-Patch temporarily disables three arenas to support performance.
  • 7Various server crashes are fixed.

All Changes

⚙️Systems(1)

  • changeCombat Arrival and Combat Departure phases are each 1 second shorter.

✨Traits(11)

  • buffBlossom: Blossom AD/AP increased from 12/30/45/50% to 12/30/50/55%.
  • nerfCoven: Coven's 130-essence cashout rewards were reduced across four outcomes, including 2 components becoming 1 component and 6 gold.
  • buffEclipse: Eclipse's initial execution delay decreased from 10s to 8s.
  • buffElderwood: Elderwood (7) Deepwood Protector mana changed from 20/70 to 20/60 and resists increased from 65 to 70.
  • nerfElderwood: Elderwood (9) plant star-up health multiplier decreased from 155% to 140%.
  • nerfExecutioner: Executioner (3/4) bleed damage decreased from 30/40% to 25/35%.
  • nerfFae: Fae AD/AP per Pixie decreased from 5/8% to 4.5/7%.
  • nerfJuggernaut: Juggernaut durability decreased from 20/33/45% to 20/30/42%.
  • buffLunar: Lunar Ability Power increased from 7/10/14/18% to 7/12/16/20%.
  • buffRiftbeast: Riftbeast (7) AD/AP/AS gained every 5 seconds increased from 5% to 6%.
  • buffSprykin: Sprykin (7) stats increased from 45% HP and 45% AS to 55% HP and 55% AS.

⚔️Units(31)

  • buffCamille: Camille's damage AD increased from 150/225/375/640 to 150/225/400/665; the October 7 B-Patch also lists her Ability Damage changing from 150/225/375 AD to 150/225/400 AD.
  • buffKobuko: Kobuko's heal AP increased from 265/315/460/575 to 285/335/480/595.
  • buffRakan: Rakan's shield increased from 270/320/415/490 to 290/340/435/510.
  • buffXayah: Xayah's Ability Damage increased from 68/102/155/165 to 73/108/165/175.
  • buffVarus: Varus's Attack Speed increased from .7% to .75%, and the October 7 B-Patch changed his mana from 30/120 to 20/110.
  • nerfVeigar: Veigar's Ability Damage decreased from 200/300/450/765 to 190/285/430/725, and low-HP damage decreased from 300/450/675/1015 to 285/430/640/1000.
  • buffGromp: Gromp's AD-form mana changed from 20/80 to 0/70 and AP-form splash damage from 160/240/360/610 to 160/240/375/625; the October 7 B-Patch further increased AP splash from 160/240/375 AP to 180/270/435 AP, AD-form base AD from 45 to 50, and AS from 0.7 to 0.75.
  • buffKayle: Kayle's Ability Damage increased from 62/92/105/115 to 65/97/110/115.
  • buffShen: Shen's shield increased from 350/430/550/700 to 375/450/575/725, and ally shield increased from 200/275/375/475 to 225/300/400/500.
  • buffTeemo: Teemo's AOE Damage increased from 55/82/130/215 to 55/82/155/240.
  • buffHecarim: Hecarim's mana changed from 30/110 to 50/110.
  • buffMama Beak: Mama Beak's Ability Damage increased from 22/30/48 AD to 22/30/52 AD, and her base AD increased from 55 to 60 in the October 7 B-Patch.
  • nerfRammus: Rammus's shield decreased from 400/550/725 AP to 400/550/700 AP.
  • buffRengar: Rengar's Ability Damage increased from 255/385/615 AD to 255/385/650 AD.
  • buffTristana: Tristana's Ability Damage increased from 160/240/385 AD to 175/265/420 AD.
  • buffBrambleback: Brambleback's Ability Bonus AD increased from 80% AD to 100% AD, while Leap Damage decreased from 155/235 AD to 135/205 AD; the notes describe the combined result as a buff.
  • buffEzreal: Ezreal's Small Cast Damage increased from 250/375 AD to 270/405 AD.
  • buffNidalee: Nidalee's AP-form Small Spear Ability Damage increased from 170/255 AP to 185/275 AP.
  • nerfNidalee: Nidalee's AD-form Ability Damage decreased from 210/315 AD to 200/300 AD.
  • buffSivir: Sivir's Ability Damage increased from 190/285 AD to 200/300 AD.
  • buffAshe: Ashe now refunds 70% Mana if her arrow hits 0 enemies.
  • nerfAshe: Ashe's mana changed from 20/80 to 0/80 and Percent Health Damage decreased from 2/3% to 1.5%.
  • buffDraven: Draven now refunds 50% Mana if his axes hit 0 enemies, and bleed damage increased from 140/210 AD to 150/225 AD.
  • buffIvern: Ivern's Greenfather Hex resists increased from 8/12 to 10/14.
  • nerfIvern: Ivern's Greenfather Hex Damage Amp and bonus % HP each decreased from 8/12% to 6/10%.
  • nerfKennen: Kennen's shield decreased from 250/350 AP to 230/300 AP.
  • buffLux: Lux's Solar bonus now deals 15% bonus damage plus an additional 12% damage for each unique 3-star champion fielded.
  • buffAlistar: In the October 7 B-Patch, Alistar's heal increased from 200/260/320 AP to 230/300/400 AP and spell damage from 100/150/225 AP to 180/270/420 AP.
  • buffMurkwolf: In the October 7 B-Patch, Murkwolf's empowered attack damage increased from 60/90/135 AD to 65/100/160 AD.
  • buffWarwick: In the October 7 B-Patch, Warwick's spell damage increased from 215/325/500 AD to 230/345/535 AD and spell healing from 20% to 25%.
  • fixNidalee: The October 7 B-Patch makes Nidalee's Armor Penetration match its tooltip, as per the 18.3 fix.

🛡️Items and Emblems(3)

  • nerfCrownguard: Crownguard's bonus Ability Power on shield expiry decreased from 25 to 20.
  • buffSpirit Visage: Spirit Visage durability increased from 8% to 10%, and Radiant Item durability increased from 15% to 18%.
  • nerfElderwood Emblem: Elderwood Emblem resists decreased from 35 to 25.

🔮Augments(22)

  • changeConstruct-A-Companion, Dark Ritual and Forge-A-Friend were re-enabled.
  • nerfDark Ritual: Dark Ritual AP per cashout decreased from 15/50/75/125/200 to 12/33/50/100/175 for cashouts 2 through 6.
  • nerfBronze for Life II: Bronze for Life II Armor and Magic Resist decreased from 4 to 3.
  • changeChosen of the Sun: Chosen of the Sun moved from Gold to Silver tier.
  • nerfComponent Quest: Component Quest's final gold gain decreased from 5 to 1.
  • buffDummify: Dummify starting health increased from 1000 to 1500.
  • nerfExplosive Growth+: Explosive Growth+ XP gained per round decreased from 10 to 9.
  • changeHeart of Steel: Heart of Steel max health gain increased from 16 to 18, but the October 7 B-Patch temporarily disabled it to address a bug.
  • buffInvestment Strategy I: Investment Strategy I max health per interest increased from 8 to 9 and initial gold from 4 to 6.
  • buffInvestment Strategy II: Investment Strategy II max health per interest increased from 10 to 12 and gold granted from 8 to 10.
  • buffLevel Up!: Level Up! instant XP increased from 6 to 10.
  • buffLuxury Sub: Luxury Sub gold granted increased from 3 to 5.
  • changeMakeshift Armor I and Makeshift Armor II were disabled on 2-1.
  • buffMin-Max: Min-Max now grants 4 gold.
  • buffOmega Riftbeast: Omega Riftbeast now grants Alpha Riftbeasts 15% bonus HP and 12% bonus Attack Speed.
  • buffPandora’s Items II: Pandora’s Items II now grants 4 gold.
  • buffSmall Furry Friend: Small Furry Friend effectiveness increased from 35% to 45%.
  • nerfTrait Ladder: Trait Ladder's 4-, 6-, 7-, 8- and 9-trait cashout rewards were reduced, including 6-trait gold from 10 to 7 and 3x3 costs to 2x3 costs.
  • buffVerticality II: Verticality II AD/AP per ally increased from 2% to 2.5%.
  • buffVerticality III: Verticality III AD/AP per ally increased from 3.5% to 4%.
  • buffThe October 7 B-Patch increased Challenger’s Grace duration from 3s to 4s, Giant and Mighty health from 200 to 225, Group Hug I/II resists from 6/9 to 7/10, Heroic Grab Bag initial gold from 4g to 6g, Hold the Line AD from 9% to 11% and AP from 10% to 11%, and Spirit of Redemption healing from 7.5% to 9%.
  • nerfThe October 7 B-Patch reduced Early Learnings baseline AD/AP from 5% to 3%, Electrocharge I stage damage from 30/50/70/90 to 25/40/60/80, and Future Focused gold from 8 to 5.

🌿Wisps(14)

  • newDrizzle, Grove Armor, Returning Friend and Room for a Shroom were added as 0-cost Wisps available from Stage 4-1 to 5-7 when under 10 gold, each with a Blossom upgrade.
  • fixPolymorph: Polymorph Wisps now appear only within the first 2 seconds of the Planning Phase, and Greater Polymorph was re-enabled after a bug fix.
  • changeStat consumables, Golden Goose, Major Gambit and Barter are no longer offered below 20 HP.
  • buffBackrow Star: Backrow Star AS bonus increased from 85% to 100%, and its Blossom upgrade from 115% to 130%.
  • nerfForest Guide: Forest Guide cost increased from 5 to 6 gold, and its Blossom upgrade cost from 4 to 5 gold.
  • buffGiant’s Growth: Giant’s Growth HP increase rose from 750 to 800 for both versions.
  • buffImproved Reach: Improved Reach and its Blossom upgrade each cost 1 gold instead of 2 gold.
  • buffKilling Frenzy: Killing Frenzy AS on kill increased from 115% to 130%, and its Blossom upgrade from 140% to 160%.
  • nerfMana Potion: Mana Potion mana restored decreased from 80 to 70 and starting mana from 20 to 10; Radiant mana restored decreased from 90 to 80 and starting mana from 20 to 10.
  • buffStealthy: Stealthy duration increased from 6 to 8 seconds, and its Blossom upgrade from 10 to 12 seconds.
  • changeIn the October 7 B-Patch, Abandon Ship appears only in the first 2 seconds of the Planning Phase, and Healing Pool requires at least 10 missing Health to appear.
  • nerfIn the October 7 B-Patch, Stat Boosters Armor and MR decreased from 10 to 8 and Attack Speed from 8% to 6%; Mana-Rich Soil mana reduction decreased from 25/18% to 20/15%, and Thingamajig Wisps are less likely to grant Mana Regen Boosters.
  • buffIn the October 7 B-Patch, Combust explosion damage increased from 12% to 15%, and Search Party cost decreased from 3/1g to 1/0g.
  • nerfThree Me: In the October 7 B-Patch, Three Me cost increased from 9g to 10g.

🐛Bug Fixes(8)

  • fixFixed dead dashing champions being considered valid targets, which could cause extra player damage and incorrect ability targeting.
  • fixFixed combat failing to resolve if a three-star Draven cast before a three-star Ivern.
  • fixFixed various Ghost Army issues involving missing stats, items and traits, including Sivir occasionally disappearing from ghost boards.
  • fixFixed gameplay and item issues including Xayah's 4-star damage, Gnar permanently destroying CC-immune targets, Bramble Vest health scaling, Thief’s Gloves edge cases and Elderwood summons failing to appear.
  • fixFixed bench, targeting and loot issues, including units becoming unsellable, invisible purchased units with Leblanc, misplaced loot orbs and inconsistent strongest-target tie-breaks.
  • fixFixed Augment and Wisp issues involving Weight The Worth Adaptors, Late Bloomer combining units, Blossom Pocket Change, Polymorph, Adaptors with Double Trouble and mutually exclusive Augments.
  • fixFixed additional ability, item, tooltip and visual issues, including Ezreal targeting, Kha’Zix jumping, The Indomitable triggering, Solar's tooltip and Ashe's effects.
  • fixThe October 7 B-Patch fixes Weight the Worth spawning Golden Egg copies, champion abilities disappearing before damage, Min Max missing its Golden Magnetic Remover, and lobby limits for Coven Acolyte, Dark Ritual and Chosen of the Sun.

🚀Performance(3)

  • fixFixed various server crashes and an issue where high network latency could prevent a champion from being fielded at the last second.
  • fixCleaned up lingering Orb VFX during scouting.
  • removeThe October 7 B-Patch temporarily disabled Choncc’s Splash Party, Night Versus Dawn and Bridge of Progress arenas to support performance.

🎨Cosmetics(1)

  • change41 cosmetics are being readded in patch 18.4, including Mythic arenas, booms, chibis and Unbound cosmetics, Prestige cosmetics and Snow Cherry Silverwing.

📅Coming Soon(1)

  • change63 cosmetics are aimed to be readded in patch 18.5.

Summary

Balance and systems

Trait adjustments strengthen deeper Blossom, Lunar and Sprykin setups while reducing Juggernaut, Executioner and Fae power. Numerous units, items and Augments also change, and both combat transition phases are 1 second shorter.

Wisps and fixes

Four 0-cost Wisps appear from Stage 4-1 to 5-7 when under 10 gold, while several high-risk Wisps stop appearing below 20 HP. Fixes address server crashes, combat resolution, Ghost Armies and other gameplay issues.

October 7 B-Patch

The B-Patch makes additional unit, Wisp and Augment adjustments, fixes bugs and temporarily disables Heart of Steel and three arenas. Its rollout starts on PC, with mobile to follow.

Cosmetics

The notes say 41 cosmetics will be readded in 18.4; another 63 are aimed for 18.5.

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