LoL Patch 26.18: Multiple champion buffs and nerfs, Cassiopeia kit shifted, Rageblade tweak

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Patch 26.18 applies champion balance changes and a small item system tweak. Ekko, Kassadin, Master Yi, Viego, and Zaahen receive buffs while Seraphine, Syndra, and Zeri are nerfed. Cassiopeia's adjustment shifts power between her abilities without changing her overall AP ratio, and Rageblade's Seething Strike stacks now last longer, affecting sustained attack scaling.

• Ekko, Kassadin, Master Yi, Viego, and Zaahen receive direct buffs to increase their in-game strength.
• Seraphine, Syndra, and Zeri are nerfed to reduce their effectiveness in matches.
• Cassiopeia’s kit is rebalanced by moving power between abilities while keeping her total AP ratio unchanged.
• Rageblade gets a system buff: Seething Strike stacks have an increased duration, improving the item’s sustained damage potential.