05-19-2025 UpdateEvery Buff, Nerf & Balance Change

The 05-19-2025 Update update went live on May 20, 2025 (11 months ago) and brings 10 hero adjustments, 90 item changes and 8 general gameplay changes across the Deadlock balance sheet. Lady Geist and Shiv take the hardest nerfs, while 2 other heroes got mixed adjustments that could shift their power curve in either direction. On the item side, Close Quarters and Extended Magazine got buffed and will likely show up in more builds this patch, while Headshot Booster and Monster Rounds got nerfed and may drop out of core slots. Every hero and item change below opens a full breakdown of the numeric tweaks, ability adjustments and item rework details, with links through to the updated hero build guide or item stat page.