Arena of Valor September 2026 Patch: Preyta Reworked, Ryoma and Toro Nerfed
Preyta, Roxie and Ata are the biggest winners of the 18 September Arena of Valor patch, while Ryoma, Toro and Natalya all come down. Three epic behemoths return to the Dragon Pit and a new Teleport talent changes how the map is played.
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Arena of Valor August 26 Patch: Zata and Marja Nerfed, Edras Gets Real Damage
Zata, Marja, Azzen'Ka and Volkath all lost power in the 26 August Arena of Valor patch, while Edras, Veres, Ilumia and Wiro came out ahead. D'Arcy got the rework that stops his whole game hanging on one ultimate.
Arena of Valor August 13 Patch: Sinestrea Reworked, Thane Buffed, Arthur and Butterfly Nerfed
Sinestrea gets her HP halving identity back and Thane finally gets healing on Excalibur, while Arthur loses his late game shield and Butterfly takes the biggest hit of the patch.
Arena of Valor July 22 Patch: Capheny and Bijan Rise, Aya and Moren Nerfed
Capheny and Bijan get meaningful buffs in the July 22 AoV patch, while Aya's shield takes a hit and Moren's ultimate gets a longer cooldown. Here's how the meta shifts.
AoV June 4 Patch: Hayate Nerfed, Thane and Paine Get Meaningful Buffs
Hayate finally takes a real damage nerf in the June 4 Arena of Valor patch, while Thane's passive makes him a tankier frontline and Paine gets the cooldown reduction she needed.
AoV June 26 Patch: TeeMee Gets Stronger and Jinnar Falls Off
TeeMee and Maloch come out ahead in the June 26 Arena of Valor update, while Jinnar takes hits across the board that should knock him down multiple tiers.
ROV Roles Explained: Jungle, Mid, Dragon, Slayer, and Roam
Coming to ROV from Wild Rift, League, or fresh off mobile? The five roles have their own names and their own jobs here. This is what each one actually does, who plays it, and how they win the game together.
The Best ROV Heroes for Beginners (and the Ones to Avoid)
New to Arena of Valor on the Thai server? Some heroes teach you the game. Others punish every mistake you have not learned to avoid yet. Here is where to start in each role, and what to leave alone for now.
How the ROV Tier List Works: What S+, S, A, B, and C Actually Mean
Every tier list throws letters at you with no explanation. Here is exactly what each tier means on ROV META, what goes into a placement, and how to read the list without getting misled.
Winners, Losers, and a Brand New Jinna: Your Guide to the May 21 Patch
Gildur and Toro take meaningful hits while Krizzix and Biron get some love. Here is how the May 21 patch shakes up ranked play.
Why English ROV Players Get Patches Two Weeks Late, and How to Read the Global Meta Early
ROV patches arrive 7-14 days after Taiwan and Vietnam. Here is why the lag exists, and how to use it to walk into every new ROV patch already knowing what is strong.
New Hero, Support Buffs, and a Smarter Chess Mode: The April 23 Patch Breakdown
Arena of Valor's April 23 patch adds a brand-new mage, meaningful buffs to several supports, and a major quality-of-life upgrade to Carano Chess. Here is what it means for your ranked games.
March 27 Patch Breakdown: Violet Nerfed, Jungle Items Overhauled, and a New Hero Arrives
Full breakdown of the March 27 patch: Violet gets nerfed, the jungle economy is reworked, Astrid moves to jungle, and Flowborn joins the roster.
March 11 Patch: Astrid Gets a Complete Overhaul While Violet Becomes a Burst Monster
A full redesign of Astrid's kit and significant Violet buffs shake up the meta, while Moren and Toro get nerfed to rein in their dominance. Here is what changed and why it matters for your climb.