TFT Patch 18.4 Notes: Release Date, B-Patch Changes & Set 18 Highlights
TFT Patch 18.4 was scheduled for October 7, 2026 (PT), with an 18.4 B-Patch the same day. See Riot-confirmed balance changes, hotfixes, bug fixes, and the final cosmetic count.
Key Strategy Takeaways
- Riot's 2026 patch calendar scheduled TFT 18.4 for October 7, Pacific Time; its official notes also include an October 7 mid-patch update.
- The 18.4 B-Patch made targeted unit, Wisp, and Augment changes, temporarily disabled Heart of Steel, and disabled three arenas for performance.
- The main 18.4 patch shifted power between traits and units, added low-cost Wisp options, and shortened combat arrival/departure phases.
- Riot’s final 18.4 notes say 41 cosmetics were converted; this supersedes the earlier planned list of 42.
TFT Patch 18.4 release date and current status
Riot's 2026 TFT patch schedule scheduled Patch 18.4 for October 7, 2026 (Pacific Time). Riot's official 18.4 notes now include both the main update and an October 7 mid-patch update labeled 18.4 B-Patch. Riot said the B-Patch rollout would start on PC, with mobile to follow.
| What players need to know | Riot's current notes |
|---|---|
| Patch 18.4 scheduled date | October 7, 2026, Pacific Time |
| Mid-patch update | 18.4 B-Patch, dated October 7 in Riot's notes |
| B-Patch focus | Targeted unit, Wisp, and Augment adjustments, bug fixes, and performance changes |
| Cosmetics actually converted | 41 listed in the final 18.4 notes; the earlier 42-item list was a plan |
What changed in the 18.4 B-Patch?
Riot described the B-Patch as a focused follow-up, not a new full patch. It adjusted units, Wisps, and Augments, fixed several bugs, temporarily disabled Heart of Steel, and disabled three arenas to address performance.
| Area | Examples from the October 7 update |
|---|---|
| Units | Camille, Varus, Alistar, Gromp, Murkwolf, Warwick, and Mama Beak received changes; Nidalee's armor penetration was corrected to match its tooltip. |
| Wisps | Riot changed the offer timing for Abandon Ship, added a health condition to Healing Pool, adjusted costs and effects, and changed how likely some rewards are. |
| Augments | Challenger's Grace, Giant and Mighty, Group Hug, Heroic Grab Bag, Hold the Line, and Spirit of Redemption were buffed; Early Learnings, Electrocharge I, and Future Focused were nerfed. |
| Availability and performance | Heart of Steel was temporarily disabled; Choncc's Splash Party, Night Versus Dawn, and Bridge of Progress arenas were temporarily disabled for performance. |
The full numeric list is in Riot's official notes. For example, Varus's mana changed from 30/120 to 20/110, while Alistar received both healing and spell-damage increases. Those numbers describe the change; they do not prove which board is strongest after the hotfix.
What changed in the main TFT Patch 18.4?
Riot's stated goal was to move some power from traits into units, strengthen struggling lines, and reduce a few dominant strategies. The patch adjusted several trait breakpoints—including Blossom, Coven, Eclipse, Elderwood, Fae, Juggernaut, Lunar, Riftbeast, and Sprykin—and changed a wide range of champions, items, Augments, and Wisps.
Some notable examples include buffs aimed at low-cost reroll options, an Ezreal small-cast damage buff, and a Veigar damage nerf. Riot also shortened both combat-arrival and combat-departure phases by one second. This is a summary of the patch direction, not a substitute for the official per-unit changelog.
How to read the new Set 18 meta
The 18.4 B-Patch arrived shortly after the main update, so a comp ranking checked before it may already be stale. Our TFT Set 18 comps and Patch 18.4b snapshot uses a dated Diamond+ sample and separates measured placements from editorial tier lists. Treat either as a shortlist, then choose from your opener, items, upgrades, and lobby rather than forcing a comp name.
For item recipes, use the TFT item matrix; for the broader patch-by-patch strategy context, see our TFT patch notes guide.
What happened to the 18.4 cosmetic list?
The earlier Patch 18.3 notes described 42 cosmetics as planned for conversion in 18.4. Riot's final 18.4 notes instead say 41 cosmetics were re-added and list the converted items. For the final count and names, use the 18.4 notes rather than the earlier planned list.
TFT Patch 18.4 FAQ
When did TFT Patch 18.4 come out?
Riot's patch calendar scheduled it for October 7, 2026, Pacific Time. The official 18.4 notes include a B-Patch update dated October 7 and say that PC rollout came first, with mobile to follow.
What is TFT Patch 18.4b?
It is the mid-patch follow-up Riot labeled “18.4 B-Patch” in its official notes. It made targeted unit, Wisp, and Augment changes and included bug and performance fixes.
Which TFT units changed in the 18.4 B-Patch?
Riot's listed unit changes include Camille, Varus, Alistar, Gromp, Murkwolf, Warwick, and Mama Beak, plus a Nidalee tooltip-matching correction. See the table above and Riot's notes for exact values.
How many cosmetics were converted in Patch 18.4?
Riot's final Patch 18.4 notes say 41 cosmetics were re-added. That final total replaces the earlier 42-item plan.