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Updated · teamfighttactics.leagueoflegends.com · Jun 9

Teamfight Tactics Rolls Out Patch 17.5, Nerfing 300 Anima Cashouts and Econ Augments

Updated

Updated · teamfighttactics.leagueoflegends.com · Jun 9

Teamfight Tactics Rolls Out Patch 17.5, Nerfing 300 Anima Cashouts and Econ Augments

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Aspiring creators will need more than just audience size: Riot says the TFT Partner Program, opening October 1–30, 2026, is aimed at creators who show real commitment to Teamfight Tactics, foster a positive community, and have an engaged following. Based on the available information, Riot is positioning the program for both established and emerging creators, so applicants do not appear to need to be top-tier streamers. What matters most is sustained TFT-focused content, evidence of healthy community interaction, and a reputation that aligns with Riot’s standards. The program will be open globally, though some country restrictions will apply. What Riot has confirmed is the support successful applicants can expect: unlocked Tacticians, giveaway codes, complimentary battle passes, dedicated player support, access to a Creator Hub, and opportunities such as drops campaigns and early content access. That suggests Riot is looking for creators who can actively use those tools to grow TFT’s community rather than simply collect perks. The reporting provided does not spell out hard thresholds such as minimum follower counts, watch hours, or posting frequency. Until Riot publishes full application criteria, the clearest takeaway is that aspiring applicants should build a consistent TFT presence, maintain constructive community behavior, and demonstrate meaningful audience engagement ahead of the October window.

3 articles · Updated · teamfighttactics.leagueoflegends.com · Jun 9

Patch 17.5 shifts TFT toward balance tuning, buffing weak champions such as Teemo, Veigar, Akali and Bard while trimming standout lines including Arbiter, Space Groove Ornn and several top artifacts.
The biggest systemic move targets economy: 300 Anima cashouts lose gold, with 2-star Jinx dropping to 7 gold from 15, while augments like Savings Account, Level Up! and Upward Mobility are also nerfed.
Combat options get support instead, with buffs to augments such as Early Learnings, Little Buddies, U.R.F. and Heart of the Swarm, plus stronger Anima items to make post-cashout boards more viable.
Traits and units were adjusted across the roster, including weaker Leona generation from Arbiter, a reworked Meeple power curve, buffs for several 1- to 5-cost units, and a small LeBlanc boost after her Stage 3 augment encounter was removed.
Patch 17.5 also brings back Pengu's Party through 17.6 and fixes bugs affecting Serpent poison, Pengu's Blessing components, board scouting and unit spawns.