LoL Classic: Fizz, Nami, Nautilus, Graves Added
Updated November 6, 2026
Riot’s September 28, 2026 Classic update added four new champions — Fizz, Nami, Nautilus, Graves — to League Classic, extending the mode’s roster across aquatic-themed picks. Riot’s own headline: “Fortune Favors the Bold in League Classic.” The addition brought Classic’s playable champion count forward another step in the Classic monthly cadence Riot launched earlier in 2026. This guide covers the four new champions’ Classic kits, how they differ from retail versions, and what their arrival means for Classic team compositions. Verified on 6 November 2026.
Source: Riot Games — Fortune Favors the Bold in League Classic.
What League Classic is
League Classic is Riot’s mode that brings older versions of League of Legends to a permanent, playable server. Three defining characteristics:
- Older champion versions. Classic champions play closer to their original design rather than retail-current tuning.
- Older item roster. Items reflect the Classic-era shop, including returning items like Wriggle’s Lantern and Moonflair Spellblade.
- Older Summoner’s Rift visuals. Riot updated the mode’s art in 26.17 to match the original Rift’s foliage, lighting, and textures.
Classic is not a time-locked snapshot — Riot continues to add champions, fix bugs, and re-tune balance monthly, keeping the mode active alongside retail League.
Fizz in League Classic
Classic Fizz plays with the champion’s older assassin identity. Core mechanics:
- Urchin Strike (Q). Dash-attack through target, dealing magic damage.
- Seastone Trident (W). On-hit true damage over time (older values tuned for Classic).
- Playful/Trickster (E). Pole-vault untargetable movement.
- Chum the Waters (R). Shark missile delayed slow-and-knock-up.
Classic Fizz is often stronger in Classic than retail because Classic’s items offer more AP burst stacking paths, and the mode’s shorter overall game time favors his burst-assassin strengths.
Nami in League Classic
Classic Nami retains her utility-support identity. Kit:
- Surging Tides (Passive). Nami and allies gain movement speed after Nami’s abilities touch them.
- Aqua Prison (Q). Delayed AoE stun.
- Ebb and Flow (W). Bouncing heal/damage chain.
- Tidecaller’s Blessing (E). Allied-ally autoattack enchant.
- Tidal Wave (R). Long-range wave knock-up and slow.
Nami in Classic pairs especially well with autoattack-heavy marksmen where her E enchant provides sustained damage output.
Nautilus in League Classic
Classic Nautilus plays as the lock-down support that defined the champion originally. Kit:
- Staggering Blow (Passive). First basic attack per target roots them briefly.
- Dredge Line (Q). Hook-and-pull skillshot.
- Titan’s Wrath (W). Shield plus bonus magic damage on autoattacks.
- Riptide (E). AoE slow pulses.
- Depth Charge (R). Missile that chases a target through enemies, knocking each up.
Nautilus is one of Classic’s strongest tank supports — the hook-plus-ultimate pattern threat-locks two carries simultaneously if positioned well.
Graves in League Classic
Classic Graves plays with the champion’s older AD-carry identity rather than the retail jungle role. Kit:
- True Grit (Passive). Bonus armor and magic resist that stacks over time in combat.
- Buckshot (Q). Three-cone physical damage.
- Smoke Screen (W). Vision-blocking smoke zone with slow.
- Quickdraw (E). Dash with temporary attack speed.
- Collateral Damage (R). Long-range explosive shot.
Classic Graves is typically run in bot lane as a marksman — his Classic version lacks the shotgun-reload mechanic that defines retail-jungle Graves. Classic players remember him as a traditional AD carry.
Classic’s ongoing monthly adds
The September 28 addition of Fizz, Nami, Nautilus, Graves came after multiple earlier waves in 2026:
| Wave date | Champions added |
|---|---|
| August-October 2026 | Classic champion waves per prior Riot news |
| September 28, 2026 | Fizz, Graves, Nami, Nautilus |
| October 8, 2026 (26.21) | Aatrox, Irelia, Karma, Quinn, Caitlyn |
| Later 26.21+ | Continued additions through end of 2026 |
Riot’s monthly Classic update cadence keeps the mode’s roster growing without flooding it. Each wave adds 4-5 champions with their Classic kits re-balanced to the mode’s older item shop.
What the four additions change
Three ways the Fizz/Nami/Nautilus/Graves wave reshaped Classic:
- Bot lane depth. Nami and Nautilus add two more Classic-era bot supports; Graves adds a bot-lane marksman.
- Mid-lane assassin options. Fizz brings a specific AP-burst option that was missing from prior waves.
- Theme consistency. All four have aquatic ties (Fizz, Nami are explicitly ocean-themed; Nautilus, Graves tie in loosely) — the wave felt thematic.
For Classic draft meta, the biggest impact is probably Nautilus: his lock-down kit changes what tank supports can play around.
Classic access and gameplay basics
How to queue for Classic matches in-client:
- Open the League of Legends client.
- Click Play → Game Mode selector.
- Choose League Classic from the available modes.
- Pick role preferences (normal roles: Top, Jungle, Mid, Bot, Support).
- Enter champion select and pick from the available Classic roster.
Riot’s queue prioritizes full 5v5 team matches. Classic’s Champion Select also includes 26.17’s added features — Champion and role swapping during select, and the first Council vote.
FAQ
What four champions joined League Classic on September 28, 2026?
Fizz, Graves, Nami, and Nautilus joined Classic in the Fortune Favors the Bold update. All four have aquatic-themed ties, continuing the theme-driven wave approach Riot uses for Classic additions.
How does Classic Fizz differ from retail Fizz?
Classic Fizz uses the champion’s older assassin tuning without retail-current adjustments. Classic’s item shop offers different AP burst paths, so Classic Fizz typically plays as a sharper burst assassin than retail.
Is Classic Graves played as a marksman or jungler?
Classic Graves is typically played as a bot-lane marksman — his Classic version lacks the shotgun-reload mechanic that defines retail-jungle Graves. Classic uses the older AD-carry Graves design.
How often does Riot add champions to League Classic?
Monthly, roughly aligned with the two-week patch cadence. Each Classic wave adds 4-5 champions with their older kits re-balanced for Classic’s item and pacing rules.
Does Classic use retail items?
No. Classic uses an older item roster including returning items like Wriggle’s Lantern, Feral Flare, Cloak and Dagger, Moonflair Spellblade, and Zz’Rot Portal — some of which are not on retail Summoner’s Rift.
What came after Fizz/Nami/Nautilus/Graves?
The October 8, 2026 wave (Patch 26.21) added Aatrox, Irelia, Karma, Quinn, and Caitlyn to League Classic. Riot continues monthly additions through the end of 2026 following the same cadence.
Does League Classic have ranked?
Classic has its own progression systems including IP and Classic XP (gains were doubled in Patch 26.17). Ranked loading-screen borders were removed in the same patch. Classic emphasizes casual and competitive play with its own ranked ladder.
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