Wild Rift patch 7.0a: every buff and nerf in numbers
Wild Rift patch 7.0a (Riot published the notes on 28 January 2026). Patch 7.0a changes 5 champions and 6 items: 3 buffs, 7 nerfs and 1 adjustment. It also has 26 game mode changes (Rift Adjustments, Evelynn, Sivir). Biggest buffs: Nidalee. Biggest nerfs: Zilean, Smolder and Vayne. Numbers from Riot's official notes.
- Released 28 Jan 2026
- Live patch: 7.3d
- Next patch: not announced yet
Champion changes
Buffs first, then nerfs, then adjustments. Each card shows the first change; open it for every line.
Buffs1
- R Pounce (Aspect of the Cougar): Base Damage 80/115/150/185 → 65/100/135/170 (Based on the level of ability 4 Aspect of the Cougar)
+1 described in words in the notes
Nerfs3
- Q Super Scorcher Breath: Cooldown 4.5/4/3.5/3s to 5.5/5/4.5/4s
1 more change
- W Achooo!: Sneeze Blast Damage 35/60/85/110 + 65% Bonus Attack Damage + 80% Ability Power → 10/35/60/85+55%Bonus Attack Damage + 80% Ability Power
- Q Tumble: Deal Bonus Damage 40/50/60/70% Attack Damage → 35/45/55/65% Attack Damage
1 more change
- R Final Hour: Gain Attack Damage Rank 1 20 to 15; Rank 2 30 to 25; Rank 3 40 to 35
- R Chronoshift: Cooldown 90/80/70s to 100/85/70s
+1 described in words in the notes
Adjusted1
No change matches this filter.
Item changes
Buffs2
- Buff
Dragonheart
- Bonus Attributes per stack 8% to 28%
- Base Stats Price 3000 Gold to 2900 Gold
Nerfs4
- Nerf
Demon King's Crown
- Bonus Base Attributes 26% to 20%
NerfPsychic Projector
- Guiding Light Heal per second 3% Max Health → 2.5% Max Health
- Base Stats Attack Damage 45 to 40
+1 described in words in the notes
No change matches this filter.
26 game mode changes: Rift Adjustments, Evelynn, Sivir
Rift AdjustmentsAdjusted
Described in words in Riot's notes
EvelynnNerf
- Damage Dealt 115% to 105%
SivirBuff
- Damage Dealt 85% to 95%
FionaNerf
- Damage Dealt 115% to 105%
ViNerf
- Damage Dealt 120% to 110%
ZedNerf
- Damage Dealt 115% to 110%
AkaliNerf
- Damage Dealt 120% to 110%
Augment AdjustmentsAdjusted
Described in words in Riot's notes
Killer InstinctAdjusted
Described in words in Riot's notes
Hit ComboAdjusted
Described in words in Riot's notes
Origin: Lethal TempoAdjusted
Described in words in Riot's notes
Giant's AdversaryNerf
- Damage Increase 10%~25% → 10%~20%
Demacian SpearmanshipBuff
- Damage Dealt 8% to 12%
Demacian SwordsmanshipBuff
- Health Restored 10 ~ 30 + 10% Attack Damage + 40% Ability Power → 20 ~ 60 + 15% Attack Damage + 60% Ability power
BloodbladeBuff
Described in words in Riot's notes
Blood Pact: CarnageBuff
Described in words in Riot's notes
GwenNerf
- Damage Dealt 115% to 105%
RyzeNerf
- Damage Dealt 100% to 90%
VayneBuff
Described in words in Riot's notes
NidaleeNerf
Described in words in Riot's notes
RengarBuff
- Damage Taken 90% to 100%
Prismatic EggBuff
Described in words in Riot's notes
Quest: Golden Spatula WinnerBuff
Described in words in Riot's notes
Quest: Be Steel, Your HeartAdjusted
Described in words in Riot's notes
SubjugateNerf
- Damage based on the target’s max Health 30% to 20%
- Armor and Magic Resist Steal 40% to 30%
Be PhysicalAdjusted
Described in words in Riot's notes
Also in this patch: 1 skin and chest notes, 8 bug fixes
What this means for you
Where to check the champions that changed. Facts only: no win rates, no guesses.
- Wild Rift tier listEvery champion by lane, with the patch its letters belong to.
- CountersWho beats the champions that changed.
- Draft helperPlan picks and bans with the current roster.
Champion pages of this patch
Recent patches
The official notes we hold, newest first.
- 7.3d28 Oct 20269 buffed9 nerfed2 adjustedIn numbersExplained
- 7.3c21 Oct 20264 buffed1 nerfedIn numbersExplained
- 7.3b14 Oct 202611 buffed8 nerfed1 adjustedIn numbersExplained
- 7.3a29 Sep 20266 buffed11 nerfed1 adjustedIn numbersExplained
- 7.321 Sep 202660 buffed53 nerfed86 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.2e9 Sep 20264 buffed5 nerfedIn numbers
- 7.2d26 Aug 202611 buffed3 nerfed1 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.2c12 Aug 202610 buffed10 nerfedIn numbers
20 older patches
- 7.2b29 Jul 20268 buffed7 nerfed3 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.2a15 Jul 20262 buffed8 nerfed5 adjustedIn numbersExplained
- 7.28 Jul 202628 buffed50 nerfed81 adjustedIn numbersExplained
- 7.1h24 Jun 20267 buffed2 nerfedIn numbers
- 7.1g10 Jun 20265 buffed4 nerfed1 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.1f27 May 20264 buffed6 nerfedIn numbers
- 7.1e13 May 20268 buffed4 nerfed3 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.1d28 Apr 20268 buffed4 nerfed1 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.1c22 Apr 20261 nerfed3 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.1b15 Apr 202613 buffed5 nerfed3 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.1a10 Apr 20263 nerfed2 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.17 Apr 20265 buffed18 nerfed51 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.0g25 Mar 20265 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.0f18 Mar 20263 buffed4 nerfedIn numbers
- 7.0e12 Mar 2026game modes onlyIn numbers
- 7.0d4 Mar 20263 buffed3 nerfed9 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.0c11 Feb 20265 buffed8 nerfed3 adjustedIn numbers
- 7.0a28 Jan 20263 buffed7 nerfed1 adjustedThis page
- 6.3f17 Dec 20255 buffed11 nerfed1 adjustedIn numbers
- 6.3e3 Dec 20256 buffed8 nerfed3 adjustedIn numbers
Questions and answers
What changed in Wild Rift patch 7.0a?
Patch 7.0a changes 5 champions and 6 items: 3 buffs, 7 nerfs and 1 adjustment. It also has 26 game mode changes (Rift Adjustments, Evelynn, Sivir).
Who got buffed in patch 7.0a?
The biggest champion buffs: Nidalee. The exact numbers are on this page.
Who got nerfed in patch 7.0a?
The biggest champion nerfs: Zilean, Smolder and Vayne.
When was Wild Rift patch 7.0a released?
Riot published the patch 7.0a notes on 28 January 2026. Some content rolls out during the patch.
Guides
Explainers and store guides we published, and the Lab pages that answer the common questions.
- Patch explainerWild Rift Patch Notes 7.3d Breakdown: Full Champion And Item Changes Explained
What changed in the live patch and who it helps.
- Nexus LabPatch 7.3d buffs and nerfs
Every buff and nerf in numbers, from Riot's notes.
- Nexus LabWild Rift tier list
Every champion by lane, with the patch named.
- Store guideWild Rift Wild Cores Payment Guide: Regions, Routes and Local Payment Options
How to pay for Wild Cores safely and what arrives.
- Beginner guideWild Rift Beginner Roadmap: From Your First Match to Gold Rank
A clear path from your first games upward.
- Nexus LabNew Wild Rift champions
The newest champions and when they arrived.
Playing Wild Rift? Top up Wild Cores on The Nexus
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