07-29-2025 UpdateEvery Buff, Nerf & Balance Change

The 07-29-2025 Update update went live on August 8, 2025 (8 months ago) and brings 17 hero adjustments, 40 item changes and 40 general gameplay changes across the Deadlock balance sheet. Grey Talon and Dynamo are the biggest winners of this patch with straight buffs to their kit, while Seven and Bebop take the hardest nerfs, while 6 other heroes got mixed adjustments that could shift their power curve in either direction. On the item side, Spirit Shredder Bullets and Swift Striker got buffed and will likely show up in more builds this patch, while Restorative Shot and Fleetfoot 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.