LoL’s new Season 2 kicks off with Deathfire Touch, Stormraider’s Surge, and massive system overhaul
Riot Games has launched Season 2 of 2026 for League of Legends with Patch 26.9, reintroducing Deathfire Touch and Stormraider's Surge while removing Phase Rush. The update includes new starting items, a reworked Statikk Shiv, and a complete overhaul of Role Quests to reduce laning penalties and encourage roaming. Several champions have also received balance changes to accommodate new item and rune synergies.
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