Teamfight Manager 2 patch 0.5.0_beta1 notes
Updated 2026-06-10 · based on v0.5.0_beta1
Quick Answer
First 0.5.0 beta build (opt-in via Steam Betas). Headline addition is a new champion, Sand Mage — an AP-based DPS dealer whose Skill 1 adds critable magic damage and a sand explosion to basic attacks, Skill 2 grants move speed and self-healing, and ultimate creates a pulling sand-swamp zone that deals magic damage over its duration. As a beta it can be unstable, Mods may not work, and saves may be incompatible until the official build updates.
Beta build. This is an opt-in Steam beta, not the default live version. Enable it via Steam Library → Properties → Betas → “beta”. Beta content changes frequently, Mods may not work, and saves may be incompatible until the official build ships. The current live version is v0.4.12.
Source: Official Steam announcement (gid 1835236783559296) ↗
Changes, by area
New champion — Sand Mage
An AP-based DPS dealer. Skill 1 adds magic damage to basic attacks (and can critically strike) with a sand explosion around the target; Skill 2 grants increased movement speed and restores HP; the ultimate creates a sand swamp around the target that continuously pulls enemies toward its center and deals magic damage.
Beta access & caveats
Opt in via Steam Library → Properties → Betas → "beta". Frequent in-development updates mean the build may be unstable, Mods may not work properly, and existing save files may not be compatible until the official build is updated.
Full notes (verbatim)
- A new Champion, "Sand Mage," has been added. Sand Mage is designed as an AP-based DPS dealer Champion.
- Sand Mage — Skill 1: Imbues basic attacks with the power of sand, dealing additional magic damage. When used, it causes sand to explode around the target, dealing area magic damage. This skill can critically strike.
- Sand Mage — Skill 2: Absorbs the power of sand, increasing movement speed for a set duration and restoring HP.
- Sand Mage — Ultimate: Creates a sand swamp around the target that lasts for a set duration. Enemies on the sand swamp are continuously pulled toward its center and take magic damage.
- You can participate in the beta program by right-clicking Teamfight Manager 2 in your Steam Library, selecting Properties > Betas, choosing "beta," and then playing the game.
- The beta program updates in-development content frequently. Therefore, the version may be unstable, Mods may not work properly, and existing save files may not be compatible until the official build is updated.
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