July 28, 2026
Season 3 Kickoff: Bel'Veth Rework & The Return of League Classic

Major Season 3 Overhaul
Season 3 is finally here with the long-awaited launch of League Classic, bringing back the 2010s glory days with 60 champions and point-and-click nostalgia. Bel'Veth also receives a massive mechanical rework, shifting her from an early-game terror to a scaling Void empress.
Tweaks & Ranked Updates
- Ranked Changes: Aegis of Valor now only rewards victories, doubling LP gains for wins instead of loss prevention.
- Apex Restrictions: Duo queue is now enabled for Master tier, but remain banned in GM and Challenger due to competitive integrity.
- Balance Adjustments: Targeted nerfs hit Locke, Naafiri, Riven, Sylas, and Morde to curb their meta dominance.
Stat Shifts
- Bel'Veth: Attack Speed 0.85 ➔
🔴0.67 - Alistar: Move Speed 330 ➔
🟢335 - Bastionbreaker: Cost 3200g ➔
🟢3000g - Yun Tal Wildarrows: Cost 850g ➔
🟢750g
Minor adjustments for Zac, Volibear, and various ARAM/Arena balance tweaks rounded out this patch. A massive shift that prioritizes long-term scaling and competitive integrity.