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League of Legends 26.02 Patch Tier List Analysis and Key Changes
In the 26.02 patch, OP champions were nerfed, new items were buffed, and tier lists were updated for each lane. In particular, the price of the support item 'Bandle Plateglass Mirror' was increased, and the AD carry items 'Hunter's Fault' and 'Optical C44' were buffed. Champion tier lists were adjusted for each position: top, jungle, mid, AD carry, and support. Skillcap subscribers receive fast updates on new meta trends and a guaranteed rank increase.
1. 🚀 26.02 Patch Key Changes and Skillcap Benefits Guide
- ✅ In the 26.02 patch, OP champions such as Nunu, Malphite, and Gwen will be nerfed.
- ✅ The price of the new support item 'Bandle Plateglass Mirror' will increase from 2000 gold to 2300 gold.
- ✅ New AD carry items will be buffed.
- ✅ By subscribing to Skillcap, you can quickly grasp meta trends through new courses created by Challenger players.
- ✅ New champion analysis lectures are uploaded every week, and you can access various premium courses such as wave control, vision control, trading, and macro play.
- ✅ Skillcap offers a 5-tier rank increase guarantee.
00:00 - 01:10
1. 🚀 26.02 Patch Key Changes and Skillcap Benefits Guide
- ✅ In the 26.02 patch, OP champions such as Nunu, Malphite, and Gwen will be nerfed.
- ✅ The price of the new support item 'Bandle Plateglass Mirror' will increase from 2000 gold to 2300 gold.
- ✅ New AD carry items will be buffed.
- ✅ By subscribing to Skillcap, you can quickly grasp meta trends through new courses created by Challenger players.
- ✅ New champion analysis lectures are uploaded every week, and you can access various premium courses such as wave control, vision control, trading, and macro play.
- ✅ Skillcap offers a 5-tier rank increase guarantee.
01:11 - 02:44
2. ⚔️ Item Change Analysis: Bandle Plateglass Mirror Nerf, AD Carry Item Buffs
- ✅ The price increase of Bandle Plateglass Mirror highlights the importance of choosing between it and Locket.
- ✅ The increased attack speed and critical strike damage of 'Hunter's Fault' is expected to slightly increase the power of AD carry champions.
- ✅ The increased AD and reduced maximum damage distance of 'Optical C44' may favor long-range champions such as Caitlyn and Ashe.
02:45 - 03:40
3. Champion Changes: Aatrox Buff, Malphite Nerf
- ✅ Aatrox's passive bonus damage and Q skill monster damage increase will help him overcome his early Season 16 weakness and rise to A tier.
- ✅ Malphite's E skill damage reduction, increased mana cost, and increased cooldown will cause him to drop from OP tier to S tier.
03:41 - 05:04
4. 🏆 Top Lane Tier List Update: Riven, Kennen, Ornn Become OP
- ✅ Riven and Kennen enter OP tier due to their snowballing ability and Ignite usage.
- ✅ Ornn and Kayle are strong in Season 16 due to their good level scaling.
- ✅ AP Varus rises to S tier due to synergy with the 'Dusk and Dawn' item.
- ✅ Gwen, Varus, Kayle, and Volibear show strong performance by utilizing the 'Dusk and Dawn' item.
| 챔피언 | 티어 | 특징 |
|---|---|---|
| 리븐, 케넨, 오른 | OP | 강력한 스노우볼링 및 레벨 스케일링 |
| AP 바루스 | S | '황혼과 새벽' 아이템과의 시너지 |
05:05 - 07:35
5. 🌲 Jungle Champion Changes: Master Yi, Tiamat, Viego Buff, Gwen, Jayce, Lillia Nerf
- ✅ Master Yi's increased armor growth and Q skill on-hit damage increase will raise him from B tier to A tier.
- ✅ Tiamat's increased Q and E skill monster damage is recognized for its potential and is rated A tier.
- ✅ Viego's attack speed growth and Q skill critical strike coefficient increase are expected to make him an A tier pick.
- ✅ Gwen jungle is adjusted from OP tier to S tier due to clear speed nerfs.
- ✅ Jayce jungle drops to C tier due to Q skill monster damage reduction.
- ✅ Lillia's passive and Q skill AP coefficient reduction may drop her to a maximum of A tier.
07:36 - 09:26
6. 📉 Additional Jungle Champion Nerfs: Malphite, Nunu, Zed
- ✅ Malphite jungle drops to B tier with the addition of W skill monster damage reduction to the E and R skill nerfs.
- ✅ Nunu drops from OP to S tier due to increased Q cooldown, reduced W maximum damage, and reduced E damage and AP coefficient, but may still be strong.
- ✅ Zed jungle's clear speed is slowed down due to passive monster damage reduction, causing him to drop significantly from S tier to B tier.
09:27 - 10:15
7. ✨ Jungle Tier List Update: Diana, Ekko Become OP
- ✅ Diana and Ekko are promoted to OP tier due to the nerfs to Gwen and Nunu.
- ✅ Ekko shows strong performance due to the synergy with the 'Dusk and Dawn' item, making it easier to trigger his passive.
- ✅ The relative power of AP junglers is increasing, and champions that utilize Homeguard are strong.
10:16 - 11:09
8. 🗺️ Mid Lane Meta Analysis: Roaming and Side Lane Pushing Champions Strong
- ✅ There are no direct changes to mid champions in the 26.2 patch.
- ✅ Champions with excellent roaming or side lane pushing abilities are strong.
- ✅ Aurelion Sol and Twisted Fate are performing well due to increased map control from the Homeguard changes.
- ✅ Kassadin's preference has increased due to the increased reward for side lane pushing after the removal of Ohmwrecker.
- ✅ Champions specialized in side lane management, such as Aurelia, Pantheon, and Sion, are strong.
11:10 - 12:33
9. 🏹 AD Carry Champion Changes: Ashe, Varus Buff, Sivir, Smolder Nerf
- ✅ Ashe returns to S tier due to increased AD growth and synergy with the 'Hunter's Fault' item.
- ✅ Varus rises from C tier to B tier due to increased Q skill maximum damage and W skill on-hit damage.
- ✅ Sivir is nerfed due to reduced armor growth and attack speed growth.
- ✅ Smolder is nerfed due to reduced armor growth.
12:34 - 14:03
10. 🥇 AD Carry Tier List Update: Jinx Becomes OP, Ezreal, Kalista Lowest Tier
- ✅ Jinx becomes the undisputed OP AD carry due to the nerfs to Smolder and Sivir.
- ✅ The 'Optical C44' item buff also has a positive impact on Jinx.
- ✅ Ezreal is currently struggling after the Essence Reaver nerf and remains in C tier along with Kalista.
- ✅ The 'Cash Back' rune has become an essential rune for AD carries.
14:04 - 15:12
11. 🛡️ Support Tier List Update: Braum Nerf, Sona Remains OP
- ✅ Braum drops from OP tier due to the Bandle Plateglass Mirror nerf, leaving Sona as the only OP support.
- ✅ Sona shows strong performance with the 'Echoes of Helia' and 'Whispering Locket' item combination.
- ✅ This item combination is also effective for Senna, but has minimal effect on mage supports.
- ✅ 'Circular Force Amplifier' can be a good starting item for Leona, Leona, Nautilus, and Malphite against burst damage compositions.
15:13 - 15:42
12. Skillcap Rank Increase Guarantee and Closing
- ✅ Skillcap guarantees a 5-tier rank increase through its rank increase guarantee program.
- ✅ Visit the Skillcap website for more information.