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7/30 PBE Update: Kassadin, Taric, and New Champion Tuning

Published July 30, 2026 at 9:39 PM UTCCompared against live 16.15.8008073

PBE 16.16 · Build 8011843 · Recorded by SushiHour

Kassadin and Taric both lost power on their ultimates. Akali's Mark was tuned to include more initial damage, Kennen's Slicing Maelstrom hits harder while his Lightning Rush had its AP ratio reduced, and Shen's Vorpal Blade heal was improved.

TaricChampion
Radiance
Radiance (R)
Nearby Ally Attack Damage and Ability Power
Before15/25/35
After10/20/30
AkaliChampion

Twin Disciplines tooltip also now shows the thresholds.

Twin Disciplines (Passive)
Discipline of Force Bonus Magic Damage
Before6%
After8%
Discipline of Might Spell Vamp
Before6%
After8%
Mark of the Assassin (Q)
Initial Damage
Before35/55/75/95/115
After45/70/95/120/145
Mark Detonation AP Ratio
Before50%
After40%
Crescent Slash (E)
Energy Cost
Before60/55/50/45/40
After60
Shadow Dance (R)
Essence of Shadow Refresh
Before30/22.5/15 seconds
After25/20/15 seconds
KennenChampion
Lightning Rush (E)
AP Ratio
Before80%
After60%
Slicing Maelstrom (R)
Damage per Strike
Before40/75/110
After80/145/210
AP Ratio
Before22.5%
After40%
ShenChampion
Vorpal Blade (Q)
Ally Heal over 3 Seconds
Before6/10/14/18/22
After18/30/42/54/66
Instant Heal on Kill
Before2/3.33/4.67/6/7.33
After6/10/14/18/22