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Control Ward

League of Legends (PC) Control Ward in Wild Rift

Control Ward Current Status

Control Ward has been changed in 10 League of Legends patches. 1 buff, 2 nerfs, 6 adjustments. Most recently buffed in Patch 26.3 ().

Control Ward Changes

Patch 26.3

buff

General

  • New Effect: Now start in the role quest slot from the beginning of the match.

Patch 13.4

change

General

  • Bug Fix: Number of Control Wards in the inventory is now correctly displayed.

Patch 11.24

change

General

  • Bug Fix: Can no longer sometimes revealed invisible champions within the camouflage zones on Chemtech Drake.
  • Bug Fix: No longer uses the VFX for revealing a unit while near invisible champions.

Patch 11.6

change

General

  • Bug Fix: Fixed a bug where disabled wards would appear to reveal the Fog of War around it.

Patch 11.4

change

General

  • Bug Fix: Now is properly purchaseable if the slot in the inventory became empty after using consumables outside of the spawn.

Patch 10.23

change

General

  • Updated icon.
  • Can now also be stored into Stirring Wardstone, Watchful Wardstone, and Vigilant Wardstone.

Patch 8.23

nerf

General

  • Maximum amount carried in inventory reduced to 2 from 3.

Patch 7.4

nerf

General

  • Removed: No longer disables traps.

Patch 7.2

change

General

  • Bug Fix: Eliminated some inconsistencies with how Control Wards reveal and disable wards.

Patch 6.23

new

Control Ward added to League of Legends

General

  • Bug Fix: No longer put the "Disabled" indicator above Zz'Rot Portal (since they don't actually disable the portals).

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Control Ward League of Legends FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Control Ward last changed in League of Legends?
Control Ward was last buffed in League of Legends Patch 26.3, released February 3, 2026.
How many times has Control Ward been buffed or nerfed in LoL?
Control Ward has been changed in 10 League of Legends patches: 1 buff, 2 nerfs, 6 adjustments.
Was Control Ward changed in LoL Patch 26.14?
No - Control Ward was not changed in Patch 26.14. Its most recent change was in Patch 26.3.
When was Control Ward added to League of Legends?
Control Ward was added to League of Legends in Patch 6.23 on November 22, 2016.