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League of Legends: Major Updates and Shyvana Rework Revealed

3/2/2026

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Riot Games released a League of Legends Dev Update detailing Season 1 changes and Shyvana's Patch 26.6 for March 18.
The update notes a 30% decrease in average queue times and dodge rates from 19% to 4%.
MMR distribution shifts move players from Iron to Bronze and push Diamond toward Master.
ARAM: Mayhem will continue indefinitely due to player feedback.
Shyvana's rework preserves core identity while modernizing abilities and lore.

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Riot Games released a League of Legends Dev Update detailing Season 1 changes and Shyvana's Patch 26.6 for March 18.
The update notes a 30% decrease in average queue times and dodge rates from 19% to 4%.
MMR distribution shifts move players from Iron to Bronze and push Diamond toward Master.
ARAM: Mayhem will continue indefinitely due to player feedback.
Shyvana's rework preserves core identity while modernizing abilities and lore.