ARAM Mayhem Patch 26.12 Preview
Patch 26.12 is the next ARAM Mayhem system update, with Traits leaving, popular Trait ideas returning as standalone Augments, and new Ability Augments and Quest Augments taking the spotlight.
Preview page based on Riot dev updates for Patch 26.12. Names and broad mechanics are official, but exact tuning and live stats may change before or after release.
Quick read
Riot says Traits are being phased out in Patch 26.12. Ability Augments are confirmed, including Multishot and Chain Reaction. Quest Augments are expanding, including Quest: Tooth Fairy and Quest: Support Main. ARAM Wardrobe is being tested in Brazil and Oceania for ARAM and ARAM: Mayhem.
What is confirmed for 26.12
Riot has confirmed that ARAM Mayhem gets a major update in Patch 26.12. The Trait system is leaving, while some popular Trait fantasies return as standalone Augments. Riot also introduced Ability Augments and new Quest Augments as major system keywords for this update.
Why this patch changes the meta
The update pushes ARAM Mayhem back toward champion-first choices. Instead of chasing Trait packages, players will look for augments that change a specific ability, reward a repeatable quest, or give their champion a new build direction.
What to watch before live stats arrive
The strongest early reads are mechanic fit, champion fantasy, and interaction quality. Treat champion recommendations as theorycraft until Patch 26.12 data is live and enough games have been played.