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What Is Forge of Runeterra?

Forge of Runeterra is a free, 100% web-native League of Legends companion site — unlike desktop overlay tools such as Blitz.gg, which runs as a background application monitoring the League client, or U.GG's separate Live Game Tool install, Forge of Runeterra provides champion builds, rune pages, tier lists, and patch breakdowns directly in your browser, with no download required.

It's built for players who want fast, reliable answers — "what should I build on this champion," "what changed this patch," "what counters this matchup" — without installing software just to get a build recommendation. Champion, item, and rune data is pulled live from Riot Games' own Data Dragon API, so it updates automatically as soon as a new patch ships, rather than waiting on a manual content refresh.

How Forge of Runeterra differs from desktop overlay tools

  • No installation required. Tools like Blitz.gg and U.GG's Live Game Tool run as standalone desktop applications that monitor the League client in the background. Forge of Runeterra runs entirely in a browser tab.
  • No champ-select overlay, by design. This is a reference site you check before or after a game, not an in-game overlay — there's no background process polling the League Client API while you play.
  • Lightweight by default. A single page load gets you the full champion roster, tier list, and build database — no separate app to keep updated, no extra RAM or CPU overhead while you're in a match.

Forge of Runeterra is not affiliated with or endorsed by Riot Games. Champion and item data is sourced through Riot's public Data Dragon API, the same data feed used by most third-party League of Legends sites.

Forge of Runeterra vs. Blitz.gg vs. U.GG

The biggest practical difference is installation: Blitz.gg and U.GG's in-game overlay both run as standalone desktop applications, while Forge of Runeterra works entirely inside a browser tab. Each tool has a different focus — this table compares them on the dimensions that actually affect day-to-day use.

Feature comparison, accurate as of Patch 26.13
Feature Forge of Runeterra Blitz.gg U.GG
Requires installation No Yes (standalone app) Web is free; overlay needs the Live Game Tool app
In-game champ-select overlay No (by design — browser-only) Yes Yes
Champion tier lists by role Yes Yes Yes
Build, rune, and skill order pages Yes Yes (auto-imported in-game) Yes
Written patch note breakdowns Yes Limited Limited
Free account, no ads gating core features Yes Free tier is ad-supported Yes
Background CPU/RAM use while in a match None Active overlay process Active if overlay is running

Comparison reflects each tool's publicly documented features at the time of writing and may not capture every recent change. Blitz.gg and U.GG are independent products; this comparison is not endorsed by either.

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Patch 26.13 Overview

Patch Notes Highlights

Buffed Champions
LeBlanc LeBlanc W Cooldown ↓
Draven Draven Q Cooldown ↓
Kai'Sa Kai'Sa E Cooldown ↓
Nerfed Champions
Senna Senna Soul Drop ↓
Bard Bard Meep Dmg ↓
Brand Brand Passive Dmg ↓
New This Patch

Patch 26.13 is the MSI 2026 prep patch, headlined by the release of Locke. Senna, Bard, Brand, Cassiopeia, K'Sante, and Rek'Sai are nerfed, while LeBlanc, Draven, Kai'Sa, Olaf, Poppy, and Aphelios are buffed. Last Hit Indicators roll out to Normal Draft and Ranked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about climbing in Patch 26.13

What are the best champions in Patch 26.13? +

Patch 26.13's strongest picks are LeBlanc, Draven, Kai'Sa, Olaf, Poppy, and Aphelios, all buffed ahead of MSI 2026.

  • Buffed: LeBlanc, Draven, Kai'Sa, Olaf, Poppy, Aphelios
  • Nerfed: Senna, Bard, Brand, Cassiopeia, K'Sante, Rek'Sai
  • New this patch: Locke joins the roster
  • Full role-by-role tier list updated every patch on this site
How often is Forge of Runeterra updated? +

Champion, item, and rune data updates live; written content like tier lists and patch notes refreshes every patch, roughly every two weeks.

  • Champion stats, items, and rune data: pulled live from Riot's Data Dragon API
  • Tier lists, builds, and patch notes: refreshed on patch day by hand
  • Patch cadence: roughly every two weeks, matching Riot's own schedule
What changed in Patch 26.13? +

Patch 26.13 added the champion Locke, enabled Last Hit Indicators, and reworked Imperial Mandate's build path ahead of MSI 2026.

  • New champion: Locke
  • New system: Last Hit Indicators in Normal Draft and Ranked
  • Item rework: Imperial Mandate's build path
  • Nerfed: Senna, Bard, Brand, Cassiopeia, K'Sante, Rek'Sai
  • Buffed: LeBlanc, Draven, Kai'Sa, Olaf, Poppy, Aphelios
What is the best role to climb ranked in 2026? +

Mid lane and jungle offer the most carry potential in Season 2 due to their map influence and roam pressure.

  • Mid and jungle: highest map influence, best for snowballing a lead
  • Assassins and roam-heavy mages: especially strong at lower elos
  • Tier list filters by role to match your preferred position
What is a good alternative to U.GG for League of Legends builds? +

Forge of Runeterra is a browser-based alternative to U.GG that covers the same core needs without any separate overlay install.

  • Tier lists, builds, and rune pages: same core coverage as U.GG's website
  • Data source: live from Riot's own Data Dragon API, not a separate proprietary database
  • No install needed: works in any browser tab, no Live Game Tool required
Is there a League of Legends build site that doesn't require a desktop app? +

Yes — Forge of Runeterra runs entirely in the browser, with no desktop client, Overwolf install, or background process required.

  • Blitz.gg: standalone desktop app, runs as a background process
  • U.GG: free website, but the Live Game Tool overlay needs a separate install
  • Forge of Runeterra: 100% browser-based, nothing to download
Where can I find patch note breakdowns for League of Legends? +

Forge of Runeterra publishes a dedicated patch notes page after every League of Legends update, broken down by category.

  • Champion buffs and nerfs, listed with the specific ability changed
  • New releases and reworks
  • System and item changes, with rune/build context for each
What rune page should I use for an AP burst mage? +

Single-combo burst mages should run Electrocute or Arcane Comet; sustained-damage mages get more from Deathfire Touch.

  • One-shot combo mages (Syndra, Veigar): Electrocute or Arcane Comet
  • Sustained-damage mages (Brand, Cassiopeia): Deathfire Touch
  • Every champion page lists the current keystone, secondary tree, and shards
How do I find counters for a specific League of Legends champion? +

Every champion page on Forge of Runeterra includes a Hard Counters panel and a Best Synergies panel, free with no account needed.

  • Hard Counters: champions that consistently beat this pick in lane
  • Best Synergies: strong team-composition pairings
  • Both visible without creating an account
Does Forge of Runeterra require an account to view builds? +

No — tier lists, builds, rune pages, and patch notes are all free to view without creating an account.

  • Free without an account: tier lists, builds, rune pages, patch notes
  • Account needed only for: saving favorite champions or bookmarking builds
PATCH 26.13  ◆  Senna nerfed  ◆  Bard adjusted  ◆  LeBlanc buffed  ◆  Brand nerfed  ◆  NEW CHAMPION: Locke joins the Rift  ◆  MSI 2026 prep patch is live  ◆  PRO FOCUS: Imperial Mandate reworked  ◆  PATCH 26.13  ◆  Senna nerfed  ◆  Bard adjusted  ◆  LeBlanc buffed  ◆  Brand nerfed  ◆  NEW CHAMPION: Locke joins the Rift  ◆  MSI 2026 prep patch is live  ◆  PRO FOCUS: Imperial Mandate reworked

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Patch 26.13 Notes

Patch 26.13 is the final tuning pass before MSI 2026, and it shows: most of the balance work this patch targets champions likely to see competitive play. The headline addition is Locke, the new Ashen Exorcist. Senna, Bard, Brand, Cassiopeia, K'Sante, and Rek'Sai all come down a notch, while LeBlanc, Draven, Kai'Sa, Olaf, Poppy, and Aphelios get a push back into relevance. On the systems side, Last Hit Indicators are rolling out to Normal Draft and Ranked, and Imperial Mandate's build path has been reworked.

Rune & Keystone Changes
Imperial Mandate REWORKED
Slot: Mythic-tier support item
Build path smoothed out for supports who found the previous component route awkward: Amp Tome + Bandleglass Mirror + Amp Tome + gold, replacing the old Blasting Wand + Bandleglass Mirror line. Power is shifted along with the new path rather than removed outright.

Developer insight: the old Blasting Wand route gave a small AP spike early but left supports without a defensive component until the full build completed. The Amp Tome path trades that spike for steadier mana sustain across the build — worth knowing if you're used to the old timing.

Last Hit Indicators NEW SYSTEM
Modes: Normal Draft & Ranked Summoner's Rift
A white indicator now shows on a minion's health bar when it's killable with a basic attack — already live in Swiftplay and Co-op vs. AI, now expanding to the modes where most players actually rank up.
Summon Aery NERFED
Shielding: 30–100 (L1–18) (+10% bonus AD)(+5% AP) → 20–100 (L1–18) (+10% bonus AD)(+5% AP)
Early game defensive output reduced so trades can stick against enchanter duos in lane. Late game shielding unchanged — Lulu, Karma, Soraka are not significantly impacted at full build.
Guardian BUFFED
Cooldown: 90–40s (L1–18) → 75–40s (L1–18)
Shield ratios adjusted to help tankier users — Braum, Taric — survive the laning phase against aggressive lane bullies. The reduced early cooldown means more Guardian activations in the first 10 minutes of the game.
Aftershock BUFFED
Early game resistances and damage output buffed slightly. Helps aggressive engage tanks — Malphite, Leona, Nautilus — trade more effectively during the laning phase without waiting for their first component item.
System & Client Changes
Normal Draft — 24/7 in ME, OC, SG

Normal Draft queues expanded from windowed availability to 24/7 in Middle East, Oceania, and Singapore regions. This follows meaningful queue time improvements across these regions since late 2025.

Apex Duo Restrictions — Ongoing

Duo queuing remains restricted for Apex-tier players in regions where it was disabled at Season 2 start. Riot is actively monitoring high-tier match quality before re-enabling. Update expected in Patch 26.13 or 26.14.

Honor & Penalty Visibility in Social Panel

Your current Honor level, active restrictions, and redemption steps are now visible directly in your social panel. Makes tracking Honor progress and understanding behavior impact much easier without navigating menus.

Teleport Shield — Health Adjusted

Teleport Shield health value adjusted to better align with early-game trading patterns. This is a tuning change, not a fundamental rework of the mechanic. The change primarily affects how much protection laner recall timing provides.

ARAM Subscription Test — Brazil & Oceania

Players in BR and OCE can pay 1350 RP to unlock most Epic-tier and below skins for 30 days, usable in ARAM and ARAM: Mayhem. Regional test only — may expand to additional regions based on results.

"My Leagues" Feature Removed

The low-use "My Leagues" section has been removed from the Ranked area of the client to simplify navigation. All information previously shown there is still accessible through the main Ranked hub.

Experimental Hexplate — Varus Interaction

Changes to Experimental Hexplate specifically target Varus's dominance in top lane with lethality builds. His primary on-hit ADC role in bot lane is less affected. Combined with the direct W on-hit nerf, this is designed to reduce his flex presence without gutting his bot lane identity.

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Looking Ahead — MSI 2026
MSI Prep Patch — June 24, 2026

MSI 2026 kicks off in South Korea on June 28, and the meta will tighten fast around whatever survives this patch's tuning pass. Watch Locke's pro-play reception, whether the Senna/Bard/Brand nerfs actually loosen up the support meta, and how teams build around a buffed Aphelios and Kai'Sa.

MSI 2026 — South Korea, June 28–July 12

The Mid-Season Invitational is the first major international tournament of Season 2. Competing regions include LCK, LPL, LEC, LCS, and wildcard regions. The meta will tighten significantly around the most reliable competitive champions as teams lock in their pocket picks for the international stage.