League of Legends patch 26.08 is already in trouble, as Riot reviews controversial Viego buffs

Riot Games is reviewing controversial buffs planned for Viego in League of Legends patch 26.08 after player feedback suggested they were too powerful. Lead gameplay designer Matt 'Phroxzon' Leung-Harrison stated that internal data initially supported the buffs, but external data appears different, prompting a re-evaluation before the patch's release. The article also touches on other balance changes for champions like Mel, Mundo, Hwei, Lillia, Lucian, and Tahm Kench.

• GAME Tahm Kench
• GAME Lillia
• GAME Briar
• GAME Viego
• GAME Hwei
• GAME Lucian
• GAME League of Legends
• COMPANY Riot Games
• GAME Mel
• GAME Nocturne
• GAME Mundo