Global Patch in Deadlock

A large game patch has been released in Deadlock

The developers of Deadlock have released a major update that brings significant changes to the game balance. The patch touched almost all aspects of the game — from basic mechanics to the characteristics of heroes and items.

Key changes in game mechanics:

• The control system (CC) now receives a duration reduction when frequently applied — up to 21% over 7 seconds
• The shooting block period during jumping has been completely removed, but a -10% accuracy penalty has been added
• The cost of subsequent wall jumps increased to 0.5 stamina
• Damage from Mid Boss increased, while damage resistance decreased
• Soul Urn now gives +30% resistance to bullets and spirit, but the speed bonus is halved

Significant hero changes:

• Abrams: Siphon Life reworked — damage reduced, but healing increased
• Calico: Received significant buffs — increased radius of Gloom Bombs, duration of Ava, and height of Leaping Slash
• Ivy: Redistribution of characteristics — reduced bullet damage growth, but enhanced spirit scaling
• Mina: Added the ability to hover in the air with an umbrella for up to 2.5 seconds
• Paige: Rallying Charge significantly reworked — now damage and healing grow as horses move
• Seven: Significantly reduced scaling of Storm Cloud’s Lightning Strike
• Victor: Complete rework of Shocking Reanimation with changes to talent mechanics
• Vyper: Cardinal changes to Screwjab Dagger — now a charge system with a stacking effect

Item balancing:

• Cultist Sacrifice: Significant reduction in characteristics — reduced attack speed, health, and increased cooldown
• Spiritual Overflow: Complete change in mechanics — now gives +20% to cooldown reduction
• Veil Walker: Rebalancing of healing indicators and stealth mechanics
• Spirit Lifesteal: Now additionally gives +6 to spirit power

The update also includes numerous bug fixes and improvements to ability performance. Changes in the matchmaking system promise a more balanced team selection.