Live Patch·September 16, 2026·Today
Update
08-12-2026 Update
▲4buffs●4adjusted▼5nerfs
13 heroes · 0 items
13 heroes touched
Heroes
▼Nerfed5
●Adjusted4
▲Buffed4
Patch Impact Meter
Winners & Losers
Real win rate shift measured from tracked matches before and after 08-12-2026 Update.
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Patch Analysis
The 08-12-2026 Update update went live on September 16, 2026 (Today) and brings 13 hero adjustments, 0 item changes and 0 general gameplay changes across the Deadlock balance sheet. Apollo and Vyper are the biggest winners of this patch with straight buffs to their kit, while Billy and Wraith take the hardest nerfs, while 4 other heroes got mixed adjustments that could shift their power curve in either direction. 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 08-12-2026 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.