Discover all the latest enhancements introduced in the Deadlock patch released on March 14, 2025. This comprehensive overview will guide you through the key updates that aim to enrich your gameplay experience.
Overview of the Deadlock Patch – March 14, 2025
The recent patch for Deadlock has introduced significant changes, notably in the realm of Golden Statue Buffs and various hero adjustments intended to restore balance among characters. Following a period of stagnation in the game meta, these changes are expected to invigorate gameplay and allow players to identify the top-tier heroes more effectively.
Key Changes in Patch Notes
The following modifications were made to enhance gameplay dynamics:
- The horizontal movement speed of soul orbs has been slightly increased.
- There is now a minor increase in the spawn delay of soul orbs, introducing variability.
- Neutral soul values, including those from Sinner’s Sacrifice, have been reduced by 15%.
- Spawn and respawn timing for Sinner’s Sacrifice has changed from 8/4 minutes to 10/5 minutes.
- Mid Neutral Camp respawn time has been adjusted from 5 minutes to 6 minutes.
Adjustments to Golden Statue Buffs
The balance shifts in the Golden Statue Buffs include:
- Level 1 Ammo has decreased from 4% to 3%.
- Level 2 Ammo reduced from 6% to 5%.
- Level 3 Ammo reduced from 8% to 7%.
- Level 1 HP lowered from 20 to 15.
- Level 2 HP reduced from 30 to 25.
- Level 3 HP reduced from 40 to 35.
- Level 3 Weapon Power adjusted from 7% to 6%.
- Level 3 Spirit has been decreased from 5 to 4.
- Minor adjustments have also been made to the respawn curve.
Revisions of Holliday Mechanics
Significant updates to Holliday features include:
- Powder Keg T2 has been decreased from +120 to +100.
- Bounce Pad cooldown has increased from 37 seconds to 41 seconds.
- Bounce Pad T1 is now classified as T2.
- The new T1 Bounce Pad has a cooldown of 10 seconds.
- Bounce Pad T2 has now become T3 with the removal of T3 Stun.
Modifications for Haze
- The bonus damage from Bullet Dance is now based on weapon damage rather than spirit.
Sinclair Nerfs
- Assistant damage will now correspond with the gun’s falloff range.
- Base damage for the Assistant has been reduced from 30 to 20.
Cold Front Adjustment
Cold Front will no longer deal double damage to creeps, providing a more balanced interaction.
These changes aim to refresh the game dynamics and provide players with a renewed challenge. As the community adapts to these updates, players are encouraged to explore the strategies that will emerge from this evolving meta.