The 08-22-2026 Update update went live on September 16, 2026 (Today) and brings 0 hero adjustments, 1 item changes and 0 general gameplay changes across the Deadlock balance sheet. On the item side, Radiant Regeneration got buffed and will likely show up in more builds this patch. 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.
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