Riot Games pulled the curtain back on the second seasonal update for League of Legends on the 15th. The existing 'Phase Rush' rune, which has been loved by many champions, will be changed, and new runes will be introduced.

First up, the Sorcery rune 'Phase Rush' is being replaced by the return of 'Stormraider's Surge'. This rune grants a massive movement speed boost and slow resistance after dealing a certain amount of damage in a short window. It last saw the light of day back in the 2016 season before being replaced by Phase Rush, and it is expected to offer a different tactical utility compared to the current 'three hits or spells' trigger.

Then there is the return of 'Deathfire Touch', a mastery that was the toast of the town for mage players eight years ago. It applies a damage-over-time effect to enemy champions upon hitting them with an offensive spell—though area-of-effect and sustained damage abilities will see a shorter duration. It is expected to provide more options for champions who did not synergize well with 'Arcane Comet'.

The LoL 2026 second season, dubbed 'Chaos', follows Vayne on a demon-hunting crusade as she slowly succumbs to corruption. Act 1 will bring themed skins to the table, while Act 2 is set to introduce a new assassin champion designed to dominate the mid lane.

Riot is also introducing a system to foster a better game environment. A new feature will allow teams to trigger a surrender vote if malicious behaviour, such as intentionally throwing the game, is detected. Should the vote pass, the culprit will face an extra LP deduction, and those in the same party will also be hit with penalties, strengthening the disciplinary measures.

The 'Arena' mode is getting some updates, featuring a new map focused on 'bombs', an 'Augment Level' system to buff your upgrades, and 'VIP' champions that shift the rules of engagement. Along with this, various content such as a 3-player team mode and the 'Swift Arena' arriving later in the season will be revealed sequentially.

Players can dive into the Act 1 content on the PBE starting the 15th, with a full live server rollout planned for late April. For more details on the 2026 Season 2 update, head over to the official Riot Games website.