Quick answer: Legends of Runeterra Patch 7.10 becomes playable on October 7, 2026, with current launch coverage placing the update at about 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 17:00 UTC. The patch brings Shen into The Path of Champions, gives Kindred a new Constellation, reworks Bonded Bucklers, adds new relics and items, and includes bug fixes.
Riot’s official news feed confirms that Shen joins The Path of Champions in Patch 7.10. The most useful way to read the update is not as a conventional balance patch full of direct card nerfs, but as a progression-and-content patch centered on Barrier and Mark synergies.
Patch 7.10 release time
| Region | Expected playable time |
|---|---|
| Pacific | 10:00 a.m. PT, October 7 |
| Eastern | 1:00 p.m. ET, October 7 |
| UTC | 17:00, October 7 |
| UK | 6:00 p.m. BST, October 7 |
Server maintenance or deployment delays can move the exact minute, so the client status remains the final authority.
Shen joins The Path of Champions
Shen’s Path of Champions package is built around Barrier, Support effects and defensive sequencing that turns blocks into offensive value. His new progression includes six star powers, the Kinkou Tradition epic relic and the new Shadow Dash spell.
Kinkou Tradition
The new relic grants Elusive and rewards Barrier application by adding a random keyword to the protected ally while refilling mana. That creates a strong incentive to sequence Barrier effects before committing key attacks or blocks.
Shadow Dash
Shadow Dash is a two-cost Slow spell that silences an enemy and makes it begin a free attack. In a Shen deck, forcing combat can be useful because his package is designed to profit from blocking, Barrier and reactive positioning.
Kindred gets a new Constellation
Kindred’s update pushes harder on marking enemies and converting deaths into board and Nexus pressure. Higher progression tiers improve the payoff from marked targets and make newly summoned allies more dangerous around those marks.
The result is a more coherent progression path for players who already enjoy Kindred’s sacrifice and mark loop but wanted stronger late-run scaling.
Bonded Bucklers rework
Patch 7.10 also reworks Bonded Bucklers. This is important because the item interacted with a defensive play pattern that could feel inconsistent depending on the unit receiving it. The new version is meant to fit the Barrier-heavy patch more naturally rather than functioning as an isolated stat piece.
Are there direct nerfs?
Current patch coverage does not list a traditional set of direct card nerfs. The patch is more about adding Shen, expanding Kindred, adjusting systems and items, and fixing bugs. Players looking for a major PvP metagame reset should therefore set expectations accordingly.
What should Path of Champions players do first?
- Unlock Shen and inspect his first three star powers before spending premium resources.
- Test Barrier sequencing with Kinkou Tradition.
- Revisit Kindred if you previously stopped at a lower progression tier.
- Check any Bonded Bucklers builds you relied on before the patch.
- Read the in-client store rotation before buying bundles.
How Patch 7.10 fits Riot’s October updates
Riot is shipping several game updates around the same window. If you also play League, AVARIXO has a separate guide to League of Legends Patch 26.20; note that the League article is currently staged as a draft until publication access is available.
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FAQ
When does Legends of Runeterra Patch 7.10 go live?
Current patch coverage places it at about 10 a.m. PT on October 7, 2026.
Is Shen playable in Path of Champions?
Yes. Riot’s official news feed confirms Shen joins The Path of Champions in Patch 7.10.
Does Kindred get a new Constellation?
Yes. The patch expands Kindred’s progression around marks, slays and higher-tier power.
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