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Latest Deadlock update rebalances new heroes and nerf overall damage

by Chloe Mar 21,2025

Valve continues to deliver updates for Deadlock, even without a fixed release schedule. The latest patch isn't huge, but it's far from insignificant, addressing balance issues across multiple heroes. A complete changelog is available on the official forums.

Latest Deadlock update rebalances new heroes and nerf overall damage Image: x.com

The January 18th release of four new heroes was swiftly followed by balance adjustments. Holliday's Crackshot ability now affects units, halving its cooldown in those instances. Calico's Ava ability can now destroy objects during its use.

Existing heroes also received tweaks. Kelvin's health increased to 650 (from 600), while Vendicta's bullet speed was reduced to 740 (from 810), and her movement speed lowered to eight (from nine). In total, eleven heroes, including the newcomers, received targeted balance changes.

Deadlock remains in closed beta, boasting a consistent online player count between 7,000 and 20,000.

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