Deadlock November 7, 2024 patch notes

In the latest Deadlock update, a major raft of changes was implemented, including the ability to queue Deadlock item purchases via Quickbuy:

• Hero Labs Features:
  • Added Trapper to Hero Labs.
  • Support for Hero Labs added in Private Lobbies, Private Bot Games, and Sandbox modes.
• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Quickbuy added to the game:
    • Right-click items in the shop to add them to your Quickbuy queue.
    • Automatically purchase items in order when affordable.
    • Indicator lights up when the next item is affordable.
  • Pre-compilation of shaders, map, and resources on the dashboard to improve match loading times and reduce in-game hitching.
  • Added visual indicator showing item type distribution (Weapon, Vitality, Spirit) in builds.
  • Added Recent Purchases Log in the shop, listing all items bought during a match.
  • Integrated Steam Game Recording Timeline API for automatic timeline markers (kills, deaths, objectives).
  • New Social Tab in Settings:
    • Includes Streamer Mode, Steam content filtering, and chat visibility adjustment.
• User Interface Improvements:
  • Hero stats on HUD are now hidden by default, visible with ALT or TAB.
  • Added hover tooltips for stats on the HUD.
  • Adjustments to Active Reload UI indicator.
  • “Frenzied” text added for players with Frenzy at low health.
  • Hover over party members in queue to view their roster.
  • Renamed “Mouse Wheel” to “Chat Wheel.”
• Bot AI:
  • Bots are more aggressive in attacking Shrines and the Patron in enemy bases.
• Bug Fixes
  • Addressed numerous gameplay and UI bugs:
    • Fixed Quantum Entanglement unit movement issues.
    • Resolved duplicate Hero bugs in private lobbies.
    • Fixed various animation issues and visual clutter.
    • Updated visual effects and sounds for numerous heroes and abilities.
• Map Updates
  • Adjusted neutral camp positions and introduced Cosmic Veils at mid entrances.
  • Redesigned warehouse interiors for better accessibility.
  • Various improvements to rooftop navigation and visual clarity:
    • Replaced small chimneys with larger spikes to indicate zap trigger locations.
• Gameplay Balancing
  • Troopers no longer change soul-sharing rules post-laning phase.
  • Increased hero kill gold scaling from 150-1400 to 175-2000 (value increases from lowest to highest between the 0–45 min mark).
  • Adjusted neutral creep soul values (-5%) and Trooper/Walker/Guardian interactions.
  • Several hero buffs and nerfs, including health, attack, and ability scaling adjustments.
• Item Balancing
  • Weapon Items:
    • Adjusted damage scaling and resistances for several items (eg: Close Quarters, Slowing Bullets, Sharpshooter).
    • New effects added to enhance utility (eg: Restorative Shot).
  • Vitality Items:
    • Increased resistances and effects for many items (eg: Spirit Armor, Combat Barrier).
    • Removed or redesigned some items (eg: Soul Rebirth).
  • Spirit Items:
    • Adjusted effects and cooldowns for multiple items (eg: Mystic Burst, Slowing Hex).
    • Introduced new scaling and bonus values for Spirit-based items.
• Hero Changes
  • Adjusted hero abilities and scaling for balance:
    • Buffed or nerfed damage, cooldowns, and resistances (eg: Abrams, Bebop, Dynamo).
    • Fixed hit detection and animation issues (eg: Lash, Viscous).
    • Introduced new scaling mechanics and ability synergies.

Many more changes were also introduced, so if you want the full rundown of items, check out the official patch notes.

As with all other Deadlock updates, many of these changes could be adjusted in the near future depending on community feedback.