Deadlock Patch Notes – May 19, 2025 Update
This patch delivers gameplay adjustments across 99 targets, including 10 heroes and 89 items. Refer to the impact analysis tables below for complete win rate, pick rate, and matchmaking metrics across comparison windows.
Hero Changes
Every hero the update touched. Hover a portrait to read the exact notes.
Item Changes
Balance passes on shop items. Hover a card to read the exact notes.
Item Buffs41
Close QuartersN/A
Extended MagazineN/A
Restorative ShotN/A
FleetfootN/A
Intensifying MagazineN/A
Long RangeN/A
Weakening HeadshotN/A
Alchemical FireN/A
Escalating ResilienceN/A
Hollow PointN/A
Hunter's AuraN/A
Point BlankN/A
SharpshooterN/A
Glass CannonN/A
Lucky ShotN/A
Shadow WeaveN/A
Bullet LifestealN/A
Guardian WardN/A
Return FireN/A
Majestic LeapN/A
Metal SkinN/A
Spirit ResilienceN/A
Stamina MasteryN/A
Trophy CollectorN/A
Cheat DeathN/A
SpellbreakerN/A
Extra ChargeN/A
Rusted BarrelN/A
Bullet Resist ShredderN/A
Cold FrontN/A
Compress CooldownN/A
Duration ExtenderN/A
Quicksilver ReloadN/A
Rapid RechargeN/A
Surge of PowerN/A
Torment PulseN/A
Arctic BlastN/A
Echo ShardN/A
Ethereal ShiftN/A
Mercurial MagnumN/A
Spirit BurnN/AItem Nerfs30
Headshot BoosterN/A
Monster RoundsN/A
Melee ChargeN/A
Slowing BulletsN/A
Titanic MagazineN/A
BerserkerN/A
Express ShotN/A
HeadhunterN/A
Spirit RendN/A
Tesla BulletsN/A
Toxic BulletsN/A
CapacitorN/A
Crushing FistsN/A
Debuff ReducerN/A
Enchanter's EmblemN/A
Healing BoosterN/A
Restorative LocketN/A
LifestrikeN/A
Rescue BeamN/A
Veil WalkerN/A
Healing TempoN/A
InfuserN/A
Phantom StrikeN/A
Plated ArmorN/A
Mystic BurstN/A
Arcane SurgeN/A
DecayN/A
Silence WaveN/A
Focus LensN/A
ScourgeN/AReworks & Adjustments18
Active ReloadN/A
Burst FireN/A
Cultist SacrificeN/A
FrenzyN/A
Spiritual OverflowN/A
Enduring SpeedN/A
Healing NovaN/A
Reactive BarrierN/A
Spirit ShieldingN/A
Weapon ShieldingN/A
Bullet ResilienceN/A
Fury TranceN/A
Siphon BulletsN/A
Mystic RegenerationN/A
TankbusterN/A
Radiant RegenerationN/A
Boundless SpiritN/A
Escalating ExposureN/APatch Notes
The complete update, exactly as posted on the official Deadlock forums.
9General Changes
- Troopers now gain 50% resistance when they are in near the base (this has been 30% the past few days)
- Distance allowed to shoot Shrines increased by 7m
- Hero Kill Bounty increased from 175->1600 to 250->1800 (maxes out at 45 min)
- 2 hero soul split ratio increased from 60% to 65%
- Walker HP increased by 10%
- Walkers resistance vs troopers reaches -40% at 20 minutes instead of 16 minutes
- Objectives Spirit Resistance reduced from 50% to 40%
- The soul orb securer's...
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