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Challenging Smite League of Legends Summoner SpellsPC

Challenging SmiteSpell Patch History

Removed

Historical Spells · League of Legends (PC)Also in: Challenging Smite in Wild Rift

Challenging Smite was removed from the game in Patch 12.22.

November 15, 2022

Challenging Smite Current Status

Challenging Smite has been changed in 9 League of Legends patches. 1 buff, 2 nerfs, 6 adjustments. Removed in Patch 12.22.

Cooldown: 15s
Recharge: 90s
Charges: 2
Summoner level: 9
Range: Edge range

Deals 900 true damage to the target medium / large monster, modified to 500 (+ 10% of target's maximum health) against enemy minions or pets. Using Smite against a medium / large monster heals for 80 (+ 7.5% of your maximum health).

Challenging Smite Changes

Patch 12.22

removed

Removed from the game

Challenging Smite

  • Removed from the game.

Patch 12.14

nerf

Challenging Smite

  • Damage reduction reduced to 10% from 20%.

Patch 11.14

change

Challenging Smite

  • Bug Fix: VFX now properly appears upon using it against monsters.

Patch 11.13

change

Challenging Smite

  • Damage to minions and pets changed to 500 (+ 10% of target's maximum health) from 900.

Patch 11.10

change

Challenging Smite

  • Monster damage changed to 900 at all levels from 390 to 1000 (based on level)

Patch 10.23

change

Challenging Smite

  • Now acquired with Emberknife after using Smite 5 times, instead of with Skirmisher's Sabre.
  • Abilities now apply and refresh the burn alongside basic attacks.
  • Damage reduction now has VFX and displays the amount reduced as combat text.

Patch 9.2

nerf

Challenging Smite

  • Total damage reduced to 48 to 125 (based on level) from 60 to 162 (based on level).
  • Damage over time duration reduced to 2.5 seconds from 3.
  • Removed: No longer grants vision for the mark duration.

Patch 8.2

buff

Challenging Smite

  • New Effect: Now draws nearby minion aggro when targeting an enemy champion.

Patch 7.16

change

Challenging Smite

  • Bug Fix: Damaging effect now properly counts as damage-over-time effect.

Patch 7.3

change

Challenging Smite

  • Bug Fix: No longer incorrectly states that it grants vision of stealthed champions.

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Challenging Smite League of Legends FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Challenging Smite last changed in League of Legends?
Challenging Smite was removed from League of Legends in Patch 12.22 on November 15, 2022.
How many times has Challenging Smite been buffed or nerfed in LoL?
Challenging Smite has been changed in 9 League of Legends patches: 1 buff, 2 nerfs, 6 adjustments.