Deadlock Patch Notes – May 21, 2025 Update

Deadlock Balance Update & Gameplay Changes

1 year ago05-21-2025 UpdateBy Yoshi (Valve Developer)EnglishOfficial Deadlock Forums0 Hero Changes • 8 Item Changes

Summary

These Patch Notes are from the Official Deadlock Forums.

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This patch delivers gameplay adjustments across 8 targets, including 0 heroes and 8 items. Refer to the impact analysis tables below for complete win rate, pick rate, and matchmaking metrics across comparison windows.

Item Changes

Balance passes on shop items. Hover a card to read the exact notes.

Item Nerfs5

Headshot BoosterHeadshot BoosterN/AFrenzyFrenzyN/ASiphon BulletsSiphon BulletsN/ADecayDecayN/ASuperior CooldownSuperior CooldownN/A

Reworks & Adjustments3

Express ShotExpress ShotN/AHeadhunterHeadhunterN/ASpirit RendSpirit RendN/A

Patch Notes

The complete update, exactly as posted on the official Deadlock forums.

8General Changes
  • Troopers will now only flinch from player damage if it is a headshot while the trooper is busy running.
  • Trooper resistance near base reduced from 50% to 40%
  • Fixed Breakable souls being counted as secured souls rather than unsecured souls (this fix was released yesterday)
  • Added Breakable souls to the post game Souls by Source graph (was previously bundled in with Urn)
  • Melee damage growth per boon reduced by 5%
  • Express Shot: Weapon Damage increased from 125% to 150%
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