Patch Analysis›September 24, 2026 Patch — Before/After Comparison
September 24, 2026 Patch — Before/After Comparison
Week 2 PreliminaryAn unofficial analysis comparing character performance for the three weeks before and after each official balance patch, based on official weekly stats.
Week 2 Preliminary8 characters adjusted
Buff1Nerf3Adjustment1Bug Fix3
Pre-patch
2026-09-10 – 2026-09-23
Post-patch
2026-09-24 – 2026-10-07
This is an unofficial analysis based on official stats.
This is a preliminary figure until all 3 post-patch weeks of data are available.
Elysia・Land ArmedCost 2.5
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 69.4% | 63.6% | 66.7% | — | 65.1% | -4.2pt |
| Pick rate | 15.05% | 8.80% | 7.70% | — | 8.25% | -6.80pt |
| Ban rate | 44.00% | 33.00% | 24.30% | — | 28.65% | -15.35pt |
Pick rate: ~0.5×
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HibikiCost 2.0
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 60.9% | 64.7% | 58.9% | — | 61.8% | +0.9pt |
| Pick rate | 0.20% | 0.20% | 0.20% | — | 0.20% | +0.00pt |
| Ban rate | 0.00% | 7.70% | 11.80% | — | 9.75% | +9.75pt |
Pick rate: ~1.0×
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SeraphCost 2.5
Adjustment
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 51.2% | 71.7% | 75.2% | — | 73.4% | +22.3pt |
| Pick rate | 0.65% | 1.50% | 1.30% | — | 1.40% | +0.75pt |
| Ban rate | 6.05% | 18.70% | 31.60% | — | 25.15% | +19.10pt |
Pick rate: ~2.2×
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STYLETCost 2.0
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 36.0% | 34.9% | 40.6% | — | 37.8% | +1.7pt |
| Pick rate | 0.85% | 0.80% | 0.60% | — | 0.70% | -0.15pt |
| Ban rate | 8.65% | 15.00% | 4.60% | — | 9.80% | +1.15pt |
Pick rate: ~0.8×
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LancelotCost 2.5
Buff
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 64.4% | 60.9% | 66.3% | — | 63.6% | -0.8pt |
| Pick rate | 1.50% | 1.40% | 1.30% | — | 1.35% | -0.15pt |
| Ban rate | 16.40% | 30.40% | 18.10% | — | 24.25% | +7.85pt |
Pick rate: ~0.9×
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CherubCost 3.0
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 60.5% | 56.5% | 59.5% | — | 58.0% | -2.5pt |
| Pick rate | 2.00% | 1.90% | 2.10% | — | 2.00% | +0.00pt |
| Ban rate | 12.35% | 13.80% | 15.20% | — | 14.50% | +2.15pt |
Pick rate: ~1.0×
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DragonerCost 2.5
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 54.8% | 54.2% | 58.5% | — | 56.4% | +1.6pt |
| Pick rate | 0.20% | 0.30% | 0.30% | — | 0.30% | +0.10pt |
| Ban rate | 31.85% | 37.50% | 21.40% | — | 29.45% | -2.40pt |
Pick rate: ~1.5×
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EtherCost 3.0
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 56.5% | 52.4% | 59.9% | — | 56.1% | -0.3pt |
| Pick rate | 1.25% | 1.10% | 1.10% | — | 1.10% | -0.15pt |
| Ban rate | 53.20% | 33.30% | 54.20% | — | 43.75% | -9.45pt |
Pick rate: ~0.9×
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Elysia・Land ArmedCost 2.5
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 59.7% | 50.4% | 50.4% | — | 50.4% | -9.3pt |
| Pick rate | 8.55% | 6.50% | 5.20% | — | 5.85% | -2.70pt |
| Ban rate | 53.90% | 34.40% | 26.60% | — | 30.50% | -23.40pt |
Pick rate: ~0.7×
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HibikiCost 2.0
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 49.4% | 47.6% | 47.2% | — | 47.4% | -2.0pt |
| Pick rate | 0.35% | 0.40% | 0.40% | — | 0.40% | +0.05pt |
| Ban rate | 15.05% | 15.00% | 16.40% | — | 15.70% | +0.65pt |
Pick rate: ~1.1×
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SeraphCost 2.5
Adjustment
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 41.2% | 55.7% | 60.3% | — | 58.0% | +16.8pt |
| Pick rate | 0.25% | 2.20% | 2.00% | — | 2.10% | +1.85pt |
| Ban rate | 12.80% | 35.30% | 42.30% | — | 38.80% | +26.00pt |
Pick rate: ~8.4×
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STYLETCost 2.0
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 49.7% | 50.5% | 51.4% | — | 51.0% | +1.3pt |
| Pick rate | 1.00% | 0.90% | 0.90% | — | 0.90% | -0.10pt |
| Ban rate | 14.30% | 17.00% | 15.90% | — | 16.45% | +2.15pt |
Pick rate: ~0.9×
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LancelotCost 2.5
Buff
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 53.2% | 54.0% | 53.1% | — | 53.6% | +0.4pt |
| Pick rate | 3.20% | 3.10% | 3.10% | — | 3.10% | -0.10pt |
| Ban rate | 11.80% | 14.10% | 14.30% | — | 14.20% | +2.40pt |
Pick rate: ~1.0×
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CherubCost 3.0
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 54.6% | 56.1% | 56.8% | — | 56.5% | +1.8pt |
| Pick rate | 2.00% | 1.80% | 1.70% | — | 1.75% | -0.25pt |
| Ban rate | 15.75% | 17.00% | 17.80% | — | 17.40% | +1.65pt |
Pick rate: ~0.9×
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DragonerCost 2.5
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 51.9% | 50.0% | 50.3% | — | 50.2% | -1.7pt |
| Pick rate | 0.40% | 0.40% | 0.40% | — | 0.40% | +0.00pt |
| Ban rate | 25.50% | 26.20% | 26.30% | — | 26.25% | +0.75pt |
Pick rate: ~1.0×
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EtherCost 3.0
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 52.9% | 53.7% | 53.6% | — | 53.6% | +0.7pt |
| Pick rate | 1.65% | 1.10% | 1.10% | — | 1.10% | -0.55pt |
| Ban rate | 55.65% | 51.80% | 52.90% | — | 52.35% | -3.30pt |
Pick rate: ~0.7×
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Elysia・Land ArmedCost 2.5
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 54.6% | 46.3% | 47.7% | — | 47.0% | -7.6pt |
| Pick rate | 5.45% | 4.70% | 3.50% | — | 4.10% | -1.35pt |
| Ban rate | 72.15% | 38.10% | 26.50% | — | 32.30% | -39.85pt |
Pick rate: ~0.8×
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HibikiCost 2.0
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 48.6% | 43.1% | 40.6% | — | 41.9% | -6.8pt |
| Pick rate | 0.30% | 0.20% | 0.20% | — | 0.20% | -0.10pt |
| Ban rate | 25.30% | 25.60% | 24.70% | — | 25.15% | -0.15pt |
Pick rate: ~0.7×
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SeraphCost 2.5
Adjustment
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 48.0% | 51.2% | 54.1% | — | 52.6% | +4.6pt |
| Pick rate | 0.10% | 3.30% | 2.60% | — | 2.95% | +2.85pt |
| Ban rate | 8.55% | 53.10% | 61.60% | — | 57.35% | +48.80pt |
Pick rate: ~29.5×
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STYLETCost 2.0
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 52.5% | 51.6% | 51.7% | — | 51.6% | -0.9pt |
| Pick rate | 1.10% | 1.00% | 1.00% | — | 1.00% | -0.10pt |
| Ban rate | 17.05% | 21.70% | 20.80% | — | 21.25% | +4.20pt |
Pick rate: ~0.9×
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LancelotCost 2.5
Buff
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 49.6% | 50.3% | 50.0% | — | 50.2% | +0.5pt |
| Pick rate | 4.50% | 4.40% | 4.60% | — | 4.50% | +0.00pt |
| Ban rate | 5.70% | 7.70% | 8.00% | — | 7.85% | +2.15pt |
Pick rate: ~1.0×
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CherubCost 3.0
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 51.3% | 51.4% | 50.5% | — | 51.0% | -0.3pt |
| Pick rate | 2.45% | 2.40% | 2.40% | — | 2.40% | -0.05pt |
| Ban rate | 9.20% | 11.50% | 12.20% | — | 11.85% | +2.65pt |
Pick rate: ~1.0×
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DragonerCost 2.5
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 49.5% | 49.4% | 50.0% | — | 49.7% | +0.3pt |
| Pick rate | 0.60% | 0.50% | 0.50% | — | 0.50% | -0.10pt |
| Ban rate | 24.00% | 27.00% | 26.90% | — | 26.95% | +2.95pt |
Pick rate: ~0.8×
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EtherCost 3.0
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 48.4% | 47.9% | 48.4% | — | 48.1% | -0.3pt |
| Pick rate | 2.30% | 1.30% | 1.30% | — | 1.30% | -1.00pt |
| Ban rate | 54.75% | 56.80% | 58.80% | — | 57.80% | +3.05pt |
Pick rate: ~0.6×
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Elysia・Land ArmedCost 2.5
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 58.9% | 48.9% | 47.9% | — | 48.4% | -10.5pt |
| Pick rate | 4.00% | 3.40% | 2.40% | — | 2.90% | -1.10pt |
| Ban rate | 77.70% | 35.00% | 23.20% | — | 29.10% | -48.60pt |
Pick rate: ~0.7×
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HibikiCost 2.0
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 57.5% | 54.5% | 49.0% | — | 51.8% | -5.7pt |
| Pick rate | 0.70% | 0.30% | 0.30% | — | 0.30% | -0.40pt |
| Ban rate | 48.30% | 40.60% | 35.50% | — | 38.05% | -10.25pt |
Pick rate: ~0.4×
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SeraphCost 2.5
Adjustment
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 41.5% | 57.4% | 62.2% | — | 59.8% | +18.3pt |
| Pick rate | 0.10% | 5.50% | 4.50% | — | 5.00% | +4.90pt |
| Ban rate | 12.85% | 64.60% | 71.70% | — | 68.15% | +55.30pt |
Pick rate: ~50.0×
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STYLETCost 2.0
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 54.5% | 54.2% | 53.1% | — | 53.6% | -0.9pt |
| Pick rate | 1.20% | 1.10% | 1.10% | — | 1.10% | -0.10pt |
| Ban rate | 17.80% | 22.00% | 19.60% | — | 20.80% | +3.00pt |
Pick rate: ~0.9×
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LancelotCost 2.5
Buff
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 49.6% | 50.8% | 49.0% | — | 49.9% | +0.3pt |
| Pick rate | 3.80% | 3.70% | 4.10% | — | 3.90% | +0.10pt |
| Ban rate | 5.90% | 6.80% | 6.00% | — | 6.40% | +0.50pt |
Pick rate: ~1.0×
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CherubCost 3.0
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 51.0% | 47.9% | 49.0% | — | 48.4% | -2.6pt |
| Pick rate | 1.40% | 1.30% | 1.60% | — | 1.45% | +0.05pt |
| Ban rate | 5.80% | 7.40% | 7.10% | — | 7.25% | +1.45pt |
Pick rate: ~1.0×
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DragonerCost 2.5
Bug Fix
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 51.0% | 49.0% | 50.8% | — | 49.9% | -1.1pt |
| Pick rate | 0.80% | 0.70% | 0.80% | — | 0.75% | -0.05pt |
| Ban rate | 26.80% | 24.90% | 20.70% | — | 22.80% | -4.00pt |
Pick rate: ~0.9×
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EtherCost 3.0
Nerf
| Character | Pre-Patch Avg (3wk) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Post-Patch Avg (3wk) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 54.2% | 55.8% | 58.2% | — | 57.0% | +2.8pt |
| Pick rate | 3.45% | 2.60% | 2.80% | — | 2.70% | -0.75pt |
| Ban rate | 39.65% | 39.40% | 39.40% | — | 39.40% | -0.25pt |
Pick rate: ~0.8×