New Hero, Support Buffs, and a Smarter Chess Mode — Everything You Need to Know About the April 23 Patch
Arena of Valor's April 23 patch introduces a brand-new mage hero, meaningful buffs to several support picks, and a major quality-of-life upgrade to Carano Chess. Here's what it all means for your ranked games.
THE ARCHIVE
05ROV Patch Notes — 23 April 2026
Complete balance changes for the 23 April 2026 patch: New hero Flowborn added, 4 heroes buffed (Rouie, Alice, Helen, Cresht), Carano Chess updates, and multiple bug fixes.
ROV Patch Notes — March 27, 2026
Complete balance changes for the March 27, 2026 patch — jungle item overhaul, Flowborn hero, Violet nerfed, 6 heroes buffed.
ROV Patch Notes — March 11, 2026
Complete balance changes for the March 11, 2026 patch, including hero adjustments, battlefield system changes, and bug fixes.
March 27 Patch Breakdown: Violet Nerfed, Jungle Items Overhauled, and a New Hero Arrives
Complete breakdown of the March 27 patch — Violet gets nerfed, jungle economy reworked, Astrid moves to jungle, and Flowborn joins the roster.
March 11 Patch: Astrid Gets a Complete Overhaul While Violet Becomes a Burst Damage Monster
A massive redesign of Astrid's kit and significant buffs to Violet shake up the meta, while Moren and Toro face nerfs to reign in their dominance. Here's what changed and why it matters for your ranked climb.