Live Patch·July 4, 2025·11 months ago
Update
07-04-2025 Update
▲3buffs●8adjusted▼3nerfs
14 heroes · 38 items · 38 general
14 heroes touched
Heroes
▼Nerfed3
●Adjusted8
▲Buffed3
38 items changed
Items
▼Nerfed6
Weapon
3
Vitality
2
Spirit
1
●Adjusted8
Weapon
3
Vitality
3
Spirit
2
▲Buffed24
Weapon
4
Vitality
11
Spirit
9
38 general changes
General Changes
▲Bullet Cycle Time for all heroes increased by 5% (effectively reduces gun DPS globally by 5%)
▲Spirit bonus based on souls spent in the tree is increased by 25%
▲Ability base damage and AP bonus damage reduced by ~8% (spirit power growth unaffected)
▼Spirit gained from leveling reduced from 1.25 to 1.1
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Patch Analysis
The 07-04-2025 Update update went live on July 4, 2025 (11 months ago) and brings 14 hero adjustments, 38 item changes and 38 general gameplay changes across the Deadlock balance sheet. McGinnis and Abrams are the biggest winners of this patch with straight buffs to their kit, while Lash and Seven take the hardest nerfs, while 8 other heroes got mixed adjustments that could shift their power curve in either direction. On the item side, Restorative Shot and Split Shot got buffed and will likely show up in more builds this patch, while Weakening Headshot and Swift Striker 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.
After 07-04-2025 Update
Track what actually changed in the meta: hero tier list, how the meta shifted, item win rates, fresh builds and the full patch archive.
