Deadlock Patch Notes: Mina, Shiv and Vyper rise after new update

The September 4th update by Deadlock significantly altered the combat landscape. Notably, Mina, Shiv, and Vyper stood out as the most benefited characters from this patch. They received enhancements that increased their strength, tenacity, and lethality, making them formidable opponents in every skirmish.

On September 4th, the Deadlock patch notes were released, introducing significant changes to the battlefield. These changes included buffing heroes, weakening items, and revamping game systems such as rejuv and tower deaths. However, the most noteworthy aspect of these updates is the increase in power for certain characters – Mina, Shiv, and Vyper, who all received substantial boosts. Of particular interest is Vyper, who is expected to experience a renewed vitality following the latest Deadlock update.

Here’s an explanation of this update, and these are the three individuals who are poised to become familiar names due to the following reasons.

Biggest winners in Deadlock patch notes

Mina – Love Bites buff & Spirit scaling

Currently, Mina’s “Faster Love Bites” ability now deals one fewer bullet but has increased damage, and her damage scale is tied to Spirit instead. Additionally, the healing effect of her “Rake” skill scales more effectively, and her ultimate ability cooldown has been decreased by 15 seconds, which equates to a 11% faster recharge rate.

In the recent modifications, Love Bites becomes a stronger tool for Mina during early skirmishes and lane harassment. Be mindful that it activates swiftly when trading attacks. Furthermore, adjustments to Spirit Scaling will enhance her influence in the mid-game. Keep an eye out, as Mina was introduced in the significant Deadlock update in August; expect to see more of her gameplay.

Rake heal spirit scaling: 1 → 1.5
Love Bites buildup: 1 less shot required
Love Bites (proc) damage: 45 → 55
Love Bites (proc) spirit scaling: 1.5 → 1.7
Nox Nostra cooldown: 130s → 115s

Shiv – Dash God is back

In simpler terms, Shiv’s updates in the latest Deadlock patch notes will make him significantly more lethal and agile. The cooldown for Bloodletting has been shortened from 25 seconds to 20 seconds, allowing him to absorb a higher volume of damage more frequently. Moreover, the deferred damage has risen from 25% to 30%. Furthermore, the maximum cooldown reduction for Slide and Dice has been enhanced, meaning he will not only be able to withstand more damage but also dash around more frequently!

Shiv got perhaps a bit too much love in this patch. Yet, Shiv mains are of course… delighted.

Serrated Knives T3: +37 Damage/+6.5 Bleed DPS → +40 Damage/+7 Bleed DPS
Slice and Dice T3 max CD reduction: -6s → -8s
Bloodletting cooldown: 25s → 20s
Bloodletting deferred damage: 25% → 30%
Bloodletting T3: +35% Cleared → +45%

Vyper – Even more poisonous…

Instead of Shiv, Vyper focuses more on dealing damage over time, but she’s felt awkward to use, making her a moderately popular choice. However, the recent Deadlock update has given her a fresh lease of toxic life. Indeed, Vyper is seeing some significant upgrades.

Vyper’s Poke Dagger now has a cool-down reduced by one second, and its spirit scaling has been boosted. This means you can utilize more impactful items in the later stages of the game. Furthermore, the T3 slow effect has been doubled, making it harder to escape once slowed down. So, good luck trying to walk off the effects easily!

In the latest Deadlock update, Vyper’s deadly Venomous Strike now recharges every 20 seconds instead of 26, enhancing its availability in each fight. Additionally, Vyper’s crowd control abilities have been strengthened. The range of Petrifying Bola has been expanded, and the cooldown for this skill has been reduced by 20 seconds.

Falloff min range: 13m → 15m
Screwjab Dagger spirit scaling: 0.74 → 1.0
Screwjab Dagger cooldown: 10s → 9s
Screwjab Dagger T3: +1s Slow → +2s
Lethal Venom cooldown: 26s → 20s
Petrifying Bola range: 6m → 8m
Petrifying Bola cooldown: 110s → 90s

General: Rejuv and Non-player death changes

In the most recent Deadlock update, Valve has closed two exploits that allowed players to enjoy advantages without making significant contributions. One adjustment pertains to Rejuv, as it will now solely restore health for the individual striking the crystal, thereby eliminating the free health support previously given to teammates in proximity.

In the latest Balance Patch update, there’s a modification aimed at preventing players from purposefully self-destructing towards towers. Specifically, if a player dies due to non-player causes, their respawn time will be extended by 10 seconds for that particular demise.

Rejuv only heals the person hitting the crystal.
Dying to a non-player (when there is no bounty/assists) now increases respawn time for that death by +10 seconds.
Patron first death time is now a constant 12s (previously variable between 8–15s).

Hero Changes – Deadlock Patch Notes Sept. 4

Abrams

Infernal Resilience damage regenerated increased: 12% → 13%

Bebop

Weapon Range growth per boon: 1.2 → 1.5
Bullet damage growth per boon: 0.13 → 0.14
Exploding Uppercut cooldown: 21s → 19s
Exploding Uppercut T1: -10.5s → -11s
Hyperbeam cooldown: 120s → 105s

Billy

Base health: 730 → 740
Rising Ram cooldown: 33s → 30s

Calico

Gloom Bombs T3: +2 Bombs → +3
Leaping Slash melee damage scaling: 1.3 → 1.5
Leaping Slash heal spirit scaling: 1.2 → 1.4
Ava T3 cooldown: -15s → -20s
Ava T3 health regen: +25 → +35
Return to Shadows cooldown: 110s → 100s

Doorman

Call Bell explosion damage: 70 → 60
Call Bell explosion damage spirit scaling: 1.4 → 1.5
Hotel Guest now teleports the target back to the beginning of the hotel if they fall into the void.

Drifter

Health gain per boon: 41 → 39
Weapon falloff start distance: 24m → 22m
Weapon damage gain per boon: 0.55 → 0.52
Bloodscent T3 Bonus amp damage: +11% → +10%
Rend now causes brief floating during cast time.

Grey Talon

Bullet damage growth (Spirit Power): 0.07 → 0.08
Spirit Snare Curse duration: 2s → 2.25s
Spirit Snare T2: changed to “Applies -15% Bullet Resistance for 10s.”
Spirit Snare T3: now “+1s Curse Duration and +1.5m Radius.”

Holliday

Base bullet damage: 26 → 22
Bullet damage growth: 1.08 → 1.23
Powder Keg displacement: 1s → 0.4s
Powder Keg damage: 90 → 80
Powder Keg T2 damage: 75 → 65
Powder Keg spirit scaling: 1.4 → 1.6
Powder Keg T3 charges: +3 → +2
Powder Keg T3 now also increases displacement duration by 0.4s.

Infernus

Flame Dash DPS: 33 → 30
Flame Dash T2: +37 DPS → +35

Kelvin

Frost Grenade cooldown: 22s → 20s

Mina

Rake heal spirit scaling: 1 → 1.5
Love Bites buildup: 1 less shot required
Love Bites (proc) damage: 45 → 55
Love Bites (proc) spirit scaling: 1.5 → 1.7
Nox Nostra cooldown: 130s → 115s

Mirage

Fire Scarabs T3: +60 Max Health Steal → +70

Mo & Krill

Combo cast range: 5m → 4.75m

Paige

Defend and Fight! barrier spirit scaling: 1.4 → 1.6

Paradox

Bullet damage growth: 0.275 → 0.27

Seven

Move speed: 6.9 → 6.8
Incoming crit resistance: -35% → -25%
Power Surge T3 spirit scaling: 0.34 → 0.3
Storm Cloud DPS spirit scaling: 0.65 → 0.6
Storm Cloud initial radius: 12m → 10m

Shiv

Serrated Knives T3: +37 Damage/+6.5 Bleed DPS → +40 Damage/+7 Bleed DPS
Slice and Dice T3 max CD reduction: -6s → -8s
Bloodletting cooldown: 25s → 20s
Bloodletting deferred damage: 25% → 30%
Bloodletting T3: +35% Cleared → +45%

Sinclair

Vexing Bolt radius: 3.5 → 3.25
Spectral Assistant base damage: 18 → 15
Spectral Assistant spirit scaling: 0.28 → 0.36
Spectral Assistant T3: +45% Fire Rate → +60%
Rabbit Hex T3: +5% Amp → +7%
Audience Participation cooldown: 100s → 85s
Audience Participation duration: 10s → 12s

Victor

Health per boon: 45 → 41
Jumpstart recharge: 3s → 8s
Aura of Suffering range: 9m → 8m
Aura of Suffering cooldown: 1s → 2.5s

Vindicta

Stake no longer pulls (range unified at 6m–9m)
Stake duration: 2s → 1.75s
Stake slow: 30% → 40%
Flight duration: 12s → 13s
Flight spirit damage: 9 → 10
Flight T2: +6s → +7s
Flight T3: +11 Spirit Damage → +14
Crow Familiar debuff duration: 6s → 4s
Crow Familiar spirit scaling: 0.022 → 0.013
Crow Familiar bleed/sec: 2.15% → 2.7%
Crow Familiar T2 cooldown: -16s → -12s

Viscous

Alt Fire base damage: 63 → 48
Alt Fire growth: 0.45 → 1.25

Vyper

Falloff min range: 13m → 15m
Screwjab Dagger spirit scaling: 0.74 → 1.0
Screwjab Dagger cooldown: 10s → 9s
Screwjab Dagger T3: +1s Slow → +2s
Lethal Venom cooldown: 26s → 20s
Petrifying Bola range: 6m → 8m
Petrifying Bola cooldown: 110s → 90s

Warden

Base sprint speed: 2.5 → 2
Alchemical Flask T2: +45 → +40
Last Stand spirit scaling: 1.6 → 1.45

Perks & Upgrades

Weakening Headshot: Bullet resist shred -12% → -13%, duration 10s → 12s
Backstabber: CD 4s → 5s, DPS 20 → 17
Long Range: Grants +4% Falloff Range
Sharpshooter: Sprint 1 → 1.5
Blood Tribute: Spirit Resist 8% → 10%, active movespeed 2 → 2.25
Headhunter: Bonus damage boon scaling 3 → 4
Shadow Weave: Invis Sprint +2 → +5
Capacitor: Now grants +8% Fire Rate & +20% Projectile Speed
Crippling Headshot: Duration 8s → 12s
Ricochet: No longer targets ziplines
Spellslinger: Duration 14 → 18
Rebuttal: No longer +50% melee damage, now +30% Bonus Damage on parry (all damage)
Weapon Shielding: Damage requirement 200 → 175
Return Fire: Bullet Resist 6% → 8%

2025-09-05 20:14