2XKO is preparing its final balance patch, scheduled for release next week, with substantial buffs planned for both Sett and Samira. Samira will receive improvements to her S1 abilities, assists, and options against retreating guard, alongside a new teamplay option while tagged out. Sett is getting an even broader overhaul, with improvements planned for nearly every move in his kit, including normals, anti-airs, specials, and assists.
However, Sett will also lose two powerful interactions involving his S2 super during Double Down. These changes are intended to address situations where players could bypass damage scaling or perform a handshake tag after a missed super. Riot Games has outlined the adjustments ahead of Battle Coliseum to give players time to reconsider their team compositions. Miscellaneous bug fixes are also planned.
2XKO Balance Patch Notes
Samira Buffs and Improvements
- Improved Samira’s S1 ability suite.
- Improved Samira’s assists.
- Added better options for dealing with retreating guard.
- Added an option that can be used while Samira is tagged out to support teamplay.
- Introduced additional quality-of-life improvements.
Sett Buffs and Improvements
- Buffed nearly every move in Sett’s kit to improve his overall effectiveness.
- Improved Sett’s neutral game.
- Improved his ability to counter retreating guard.
- Adjusted moves to improve their responsiveness and feel.
- Improved Sett’s normal attacks.
- Improved his anti-air options.
- Buffed standing S1.
- Buffed down S2.
- Buffed jumping S1.
- Improved Sett’s assists.
Sett Double Down Adjustments
- Removed the ability to activate Double Down after Sett pulls in the second champion but before that champion makes contact.
- This interaction previously allowed players to bypass damage scaling and deal unusually high damage.
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- Removed the ability to perform a handshake tag when Sett’s S2 super misses while Double Down is active.
Bug Fixes
– Additional miscellaneous bug fixes will accompany the balance adjustments.
Update Availability
- The final balance patch is scheduled for release next week.
- The changes were announced ahead of Battle Coliseum to allow players to adjust their team compositions.
2XKO was released on January 20, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game was developed and published by Riot Games.
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