Deadlock patch — 19 May 2025
Build 5624, 5627
The Deadlock patch of 19 May 2025 changed 6 heroes and 95 items, with 176 individual stat changes in total — 8 buffs and 12 nerfs where the direction is unambiguous.
Valve did not publish notes for this build. Everything below is computed from the game files.
Hero changes
Ordered by number of changes.
Shiv
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Move Speed | 7 | 6.8 | -2.9% |
| Modifier Value Base Health From Level | 81 | 77 | -4.9% |
Vyper
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modifier Value Base Bullet Damage From Level | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.2% |
| Modifier Value Base Health From Level | 64 | 53 | -17.2% |
Abrams
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Move Speed | 6.8 | 6.5 | -4.4% |
Kelvin
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamina Regen Per Second | 0.2 | 0.17 | -16.7% |
Lady Geist
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modifier Value Base Health From Level | 86 | 82 | -4.7% |
Wraith
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modifier Value Base Health From Level | 65 | 57 | -12.3% |
Item changes
Ordered by number of changes.
Enduring Speed
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Resistance Percent | 50 | 30 | changed |
| Bonus Move Speed | 1.75m | 2m | changed |
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
| Bonus Health | — | — | changed |
| Component Items | — | — | changed |
| Out Of Combat Health Regen | — | — | changed |
Fury Trance
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
| Bonus Health | 50 | 100 | changed |
| Bullet Resist | — | — | changed |
| Tech Resist | — | — | changed |
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
| Active | Grants <span class="highlight">Fire Rate</span> and <span class="highlight">Bullet Resistance</span> but <span class="highlight">Silences</span> you and <span class="highlight">disables stamina usage and regeneration</span>. | Grants <span class="highlight">Fire Rate</span> and <span class="highlight">Spirit Resistance</span> but <span class="highlight">Silences</span> you and <span class="highlight">disables stamina usage and regeneration</span>. | changed |
Frenzy
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Resist | — | — | changed |
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
| Tech Resist | — | — | changed |
| Fervor Tech Resist | — | — | changed |
| Fervor Bullet Resist | — | — | changed |
Mystic Regeneration
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Stat Scale Type | ETechPower | EHealingOutput | changed |
| Stat Scale | 0.05 | — | changed |
| Subclass Name | TotalHealthRegen_scale_function | Regeneration_scale_function | changed |
| Scaling Stats | — | — | changed |
| Class Name | scale_function_multi_stats | scale_function_single_stat | changed |
Spiritual Overflow
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
| Bonus Ability Duration Percent | — | — | changed |
| Scale Function | — | — | changed |
| Usage Flags | — | — | changed |
| Bonus Fire Rate | 40 | 30 | changed |
Healing Booster
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
| Heal Amp Regen Percent | 25 | 20 | changed |
| Heal Amp Cast Percent | 25 | 20 | changed |
| Desc | Increases the effectiveness of your <span class="highlight">healing</span> by <span class="highlight">25%</span>. | Increases the effectiveness of your <span class="highlight">healing</span> by <span class="highlight">20%</span>. | changed |
Restorative Locket
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | When an enemy uses an ability within 35mm range from you, store one <span class="highlight">Restoration Stack</span>. <br><br>Consume all stacks to <span class="highlight">heal target ally</span> and replenish <span class="highlight">2 stamina points</span>. Can be self-cast. | When an enemy uses an ability within 30mm range from you, store one <span class="highlight">Restoration Stack</span>. <br><br>Consume all stacks to <span class="highlight">heal target ally</span> and replenish <span class="highlight">2 stamina points</span>. Can be self-cast. | changed |
| Stat Scale | 0.23 | 0.17 | -26.9% |
| Radius | 35m | 30m | changed |
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
Siphon Bullets
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proc Cooldown | 0.8 | 0.7 | changed |
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
| Tech Resist | — | — | changed |
| Bullet Resist | — | — | changed |
Active Reload
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Move Speed | — | — | changed |
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
| Desc | While reloading, pressing Reload during the highlighted portion will <span class="highlight">instantly finish your reload</span> and grant you <span class="highlight">Fire Rate</span> and <span class="highlight">Bullet Lifesteal</span>. | While reloading, pressing Reload during the highlighted portion will <span class="highlight">instantly finish your reload</span> and grant you <span class="highlight">Fire Rate</span>, <span class="highlight">Bullet Lifesteal</span> and <span class="highlight">Move Speed</span>. | changed |
Arcane Surge
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Radius Multiplier Buff | 20 | 15 | changed |
| Bonus Ability Duration Percent | 20 | 15 | changed |
| Tech Range Multiplier Buff | 20 | 15 | changed |
Berserker
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Resist | 18 | 16 | changed |
| Shop Image Small | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/weapon/berzerker_sm.png | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/weapon/berserker_sm.png | changed |
| Shop Image Small Webp | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/weapon/berzerker_sm.webp | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/weapon/berserker_sm.webp | changed |
Bullet Resilience
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Threshold | 30 | 35 | changed |
| Desc | When below <span class="highlight">30% health</span>, gain additional <span class="highlight">Bullet Resist</span>. | When below <span class="highlight">35% health</span>, gain additional <span class="highlight">Bullet Resist</span>. | changed |
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
Burst Fire
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Fire Rate | — | 10 | changed |
| Ability Duration | 4 | 3.5 | changed |
| Activated Fire Rate | 45 | 35 | changed |
Crushing Fists
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melee Distance Scale | 75 | 70 | changed |
| Bonus Heavy Melee Damage | 30 | 25 | changed |
| Bonus Melee Damage Percent | 25 | 20 | changed |
Lifestrike
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifesteal Heal Percent | 60 | 50 | changed |
| Desc | Your <span class="highlight">Melee Attack</span> applies <span class="highlight">Movement Slow</span> and <span class="highlight">heals you</span> for 60% of the <span class="highlight">Melee Damage</span> dealt plus 160. This heal is 40% effective vs non-heroes. | Your <span class="highlight">Melee Attack</span> applies <span class="highlight">Movement Slow</span> and <span class="highlight">heals you</span> for 50% of the <span class="highlight">Melee Damage</span> dealt plus 160. This heal is 40% effective vs non-heroes. | changed |
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
Spirit Resilience
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desc | When below <span class="highlight">30% health</span>, gain additional Spirit Resist. | When below <span class="highlight">35% health</span>, gain additional Spirit Resist. | changed |
| Health Threshold | 30 | 35 | changed |
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
Tankbuster
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 8 | 12 | changed |
| Ability Charge Up Time | 8 | 12 | changed |
| Max Health Damage | 7 | 6 | changed |
Capacitor
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage | 200 | 100 | changed |
| Bonus Per Chain | 45 | 40 | changed |
Cheat Death
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Immunity Duration | 4 | 4.5 | changed |
| Ability Cooldown | 130 | 120 | -7.7% |
Cultist Sacrifice
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Duration | 180 | 170 | changed |
| Bonus Health | 300 | 275 | changed |
Decay
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 24 | 30 | +25.0% |
| Dot Health Percent | 2.75 | 2.5 | changed |
Diviner's Kevlar
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Image Small | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/spirit/diviners_kevlar_sm.png | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/vitality/diviners_kevlar_sm.png | changed |
| Shop Image Small Webp | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/spirit/diviners_kevlar_sm.webp | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/vitality/diviners_kevlar_sm.webp | changed |
Escalating Exposure
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stacks | 14 | 12 | changed |
| Magic Increase Per Stack | 4 | 4.5 | changed |
Escalating Resilience
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Resist Duration | 20 | 24 | changed |
| Bonus Health | 100 | 125 | changed |
Glass Cannon
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale Function | — | — | changed |
| Fire Rate Per Kill | 7 | 8 | changed |
Guardian Ward
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Range Multiplier | 8 | 10 | changed |
| Tech Radius Multiplier | 8 | 10 | changed |
Headhunter
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Attack Damage Percent | 8 | 5 | changed |
| Ability Cooldown | 6 | 8 | changed |
Healing Nova
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Health Regen | 300 | 260 | changed |
| Stat Scale | 0.93 | 1.3 | +39.8% |
Healing Tempo
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heal Amp Regen Percent | 30 | 25 | changed |
| Heal Amp Cast Percent | 30 | 25 | changed |
Majestic Leap
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 32 | 28 | changed |
| Combat Barrier | 300 | 350 | changed |
Mercurial Magnum
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Charge Up Time | 10 | 14 | changed |
| Ability Cooldown | 10 | 15 | changed |
Mystic Burst
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Charge Up Time | 14 | 12 | changed |
| Ability Cooldown | 14 | 12 | changed |
Quicksilver Reload
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Charge Up Time | 16 | 18 | changed |
| Ability Cooldown | 16 | 18 | changed |
Reactive Barrier
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
| Tech Resist | — | — | changed |
Restorative Shot
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 7 | 6 | changed |
| Base Attack Damage Percent | 6 | 8 | changed |
Silence Wave
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Duration | 4 | 3.75 | changed |
| Ability Cooldown | 28 | 30 | +7.1% |
Slowing Bullets
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Dash Reduction Percent | -25 | -20 | changed |
| Scale Function | — | — | changed |
Spirit Shielding
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
| Bonus Move Speed | — | — | changed |
Stalker
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Image Small | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/weapon/assassins_edge_sm.png | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/weapon/backstabber_sm.png | changed |
| Shop Image Small Webp | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/weapon/assassins_edge_sm.webp | https://assets-bucket.deadlock-api.com/assets-api-res/images/items/weapon/backstabber_sm.webp | changed |
Toxic Bullets
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dot Health Percent | 2.6 | 2.5 | changed |
| Scale Function | — | — | changed |
Weapon Shielding
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Move Speed | — | — | changed |
| Tooltip Sections | — | — | changed |
Alchemical Fire
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stat Scale | -0.06 | -0.07 | -25.4% |
Arctic Blast
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 30 | 24 | -20.0% |
Armor Piercing Rounds
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proc Chance | 65 | 60 | changed |
Boundless Spirit
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added to the game | — | — | changed |
Boundless Spirit
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added to the game | — | — | changed |
Bullet Lifesteal
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Health | 70 | 90 | changed |
Bullet Resist Shredder
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Duration | 6 | 8 | changed |
Close Quarters
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melee Resist Percent | 15 | 20 | changed |
Cold Front
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 30 | 24 | -20.0% |
Compress Cooldown
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooldown Reduction | 18 | 22 | changed |
Debuff Reducer
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Health | 75 | 50 | changed |
Dispel Magic
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buff Duration | 4 | 3 | changed |
Duration Extender
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Ability Duration Percent | 20 | 22 | changed |
Echo Shard
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 35 | 30 | -14.3% |
Enchanter's Emblem
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out Of Combat Health Regen | 3 | 2 | changed |
Ethereal Shift
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 24 | 22 | -8.3% |
Express Shot
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proc Base Attack Damage Percent | 150 | 125 | changed |
Extended Magazine
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Clip Size Percent | 25 | 30 | changed |
Extra Charge
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Spirit For Charged Abilities | 5 | 7 | changed |
Fleetfoot
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 11 | 10 | -9.1% |
Focus Lens
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 27 | 28 | changed |
Headshot Booster
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 6 | 8 | +33.3% |
Hollow Point
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Armor Reduction | -10 | -12 | changed |
Hunter's Aura
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Armor Reduction | -7 | -8 | changed |
Infuser
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Spirit | 35 | 30 | changed |
Intensifying Magazine
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Attack Damage Percent At Max Duration | 40 | 45 | changed |
Long Range
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Bonus Weapon Power | 35 | 40 | changed |
Lucky Shot
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proc Chance | 20 | 25 | changed |
Melee Charge
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Heavy Melee Damage | 30 | 25 | changed |
Metal Skin
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Dash Reduction Percent | -25 | -20 | changed |
Monster Rounds
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out Of Combat Health Regen | 1.5 | 1 | changed |
Phantom Strike
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 30 | 35 | +16.7% |
Plated Armor
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Proc Deflection Percent | 60 | 50 | changed |
Point Blank
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melee Resist Percent | 25 | 30 | changed |
Radiant Regeneration
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added to the game | — | — | changed |
Rapid Recharge
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Spirit For Charged Abilities | 10 | 16 | changed |
Rescue Beam
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heal Percent Amount | 25 | 20 | changed |
Return Fire
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 30 | 25 | -16.7% |
Rusted Barrel
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Rate Slow | 30 | 35 | changed |
Scourge
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Health Percent As Dps | 3.5 | 3.25 | changed |
Shadow Weave
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 48 | 40 | -16.7% |
Sharpshooter
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Attack Range Percent | 18 | 20 | changed |
Silencer
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale Function | — | — | changed |
Spellbreaker
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability Cooldown | 14 | 10 | changed |
Spirit Burn
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage Threshold | 400 | 500 | changed |
Spirit Rend
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debuff Duration | 8 | 7 | changed |
Stamina Mastery
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Move Increase Percent | 25 | 30 | changed |
Surge of Power
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imbued Tech Power | 22 | 25 | changed |
Tesla Bullets
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage Per Chain | 45 | 40 | changed |
Titanic Magazine
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Attack Damage Percent | 15 | 12 | changed |
Torment Pulse
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Health | 110 | 125 | changed |
Trophy Collector
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stacks | 14 | 16 | changed |
Veil Walker
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invis Duration | 7 | 6 | changed |
Weakening Headshot
| Stat | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Health | 50 | 75 | changed |
Changes are computed by diffing the game files between builds 5624 and 5627. A change is only labelled a buff or a nerf where the stat has an unambiguous direction — a longer duration, for example, can be either, so it is reported as a change without a judgement.