Minor Update - 11-04-2026

What changed#

The latest update introduces targeted adjustments across multiple characters, focusing on resource management, combat mechanics, and ability scaling.

Healbane sees its stack decay adjusted to diminish 20% more aggressively, shifting values at two stacks from 57.8% to 54.7% and at four stacks from 82.2% to 72%.

Apollo receives mechanical refinements to his Riposte kit. The Pommel Hit now disarms opponents, while the Pummel hit clears any active parry state on the target. Ability duration at Tier 2 extends from +0.6s to +0.7s, and Itani Lo Sahn’s Tier 3 bonus damage increases from +50% to +60%.

Baba faces several reductions. Spirit Resistance scaling drops from 0.7 to 0.5, and melee damage granted per boon decreases by 10%. Baba’s Brew enters a longer cycle, increasing from 1.5s to 1.6s with a cooldown bump from 27s to 28s. Burn damage spirit scaling falls from 0.15 to 0.13. Defensive modifiers for Granny Long Legs are trimmed, lowering both melee and debuff resistance from 30% to 25%.

Celeste’s toolkit undergoes significant tuning. Radiant Daggers sees its cast range reduced from 30m to 25m, moving that tier to Tier 2, while spirit amplification per stack drops from +7% to +6%, shifting to Tier 3. Dazzling Trick’s Tier 3 silence shortens from +1.25s to +0.75s. Shining Wonder receives multiple cuts: movement slow weakens from -32% to -28%, cooldown stretches from 160s to 170s, bounce range shrinks from 15.5m to 15m, Tier 1 movement slow drops to -14%, and Tier 2 bonus damage falls from +90 to +80.

Deadman Danny experiences power reductions. Close The Deal bonus damage against targets below half health drops from +75% to +55%. Strix Salvo loses 8% spirit scaling. Chimera Mk1’s Tier 2 heals on hit decrease from 150 to 125, with healing spirit scaling falling from 2.0 to 1.7.

Mo & Krill see selective boosts. Scorn’s heal yield from heroes rises from 1.2x to 1.3x. Burrow expands its damage radius by +0.5m. Sand Blast’s Tier 2 slow standardizes both movement and dash distance penalties to -28%. Combo grants 50 health per kill instead of 40.

Nurse Harrow gains offensive and control improvements. Base bullet damage increases by 8%. Lurking Terrors covers a wider vertical angle, expanding from 50% to 65%, and fear accumulation speeds up, dropping the buildup time from 2s to 1.75s.

Rat King receives minor quality-of-life and stat bumps. Bullet damage rises from 5.7 to 5.8, and total ammo capacity increases from 24 to 26. Interacting with a Scrap Grenade via melee extends the fuse timer by 0.25s instead of 0.4s. Rule, Ratannia! movement speed bonus grows from +3m to +4m, and Tier 1 now additionally reduces ability cooldowns by -25s.

Why it matters#

These adjustments shift how several characters manage engagements and sustain themselves. Apollo’s updated Riposte interaction forces opponents to think twice about parrying, while the extended duration and damage boost make his later-tier abilities more punishing. Baba’s reductions in spirit scaling, boon damage, and defensive resistances lower her overall durability and sustained output, pushing players to rely more on positioning than raw stats.

Celeste’s heavy nerfs to Shining Wonder and Radiant Daggers shorten her effective engagement range and reduce burst potential, making timing and cooldown management far more critical. Conversely, Mo & Krill’s buffs improve their frontline survivability and crowd control consistency, particularly through standardized slow percentages and expanded burrow reach.

Mechanical tweaks like Rat King’s grenade fuse adjustment and Apollo’s disarm effect change close-quarters trading dynamics without drastically altering base power levels. Deadman Danny’s healing and finishing blow reductions require more careful target selection, while Nurse Harrow’s faster fear buildup and wider vertical angle make her psychological pressure tools harder to counter.

What to do next#

Players can immediately test these modifications during live sessions to gauge how the adjusted scaling, cooldown windows, and interaction rules affect current meta strategies. Monitoring community feedback and observing professional match results will provide further clarity on which builds have adapted best to the new numerical landscape. Check official Deadlock channels for future balance revisions and detailed dev commentary on upcoming system updates.