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Patch 2.57 Updated

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Standard map

Garden of Terror

  • Ranked pool

At night, kill the Shamblers and their guardian for seeds; enough seeds plant a Garden Terror that pushes and disables structures.

Size
Large
Lanes
3
Ranked list
Hand-checked
  • Three lanes
  • Large map
  • PvE objective
  • Pushing objective

Best heroes on Garden of Terror

Heroes on Garden of Terror

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits this map (50 = neutral)

  1. Abathur Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAbathur's map-wide reach offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations.
    • TheoryGarden of Terror has three lanes for Abathur to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryAbathur can cover ground quickly (Deep Tunnel, Evolve Monstrosity) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • TheoryAbathur's summons (Locust Strain, Locust Brood) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
  2. Dehaka Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryDehaka's map-wide reach (Brushstalker) offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations.
    • TheoryGarden of Terror has three lanes for Dehaka to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryDehaka can cover ground quickly (Brushstalker, Tunneling Claws) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
  3. Ragnaros Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryRagnaros's map-wide reach (Molten Core, Heroic Difficulty) offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations.
    • TheoryRagnaros's sustained damage (Living Meteor, Explosive Rune) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryRagnaros's waveclear (Empower Sulfuras, Blast Wave) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  4. Xul Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryXul's sustained damage (Cursed Strikes, Shade) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryGarden of Terror has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryXul's summons (Spectral Scythe, Skeletal Mages) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
    • TheoryXul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  5. Fenix Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryFenix's sustained damage (Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon, Arsenal Synergy) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryFenix's map-wide reach (Planet Cracker) offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations. Only when Fenix takes Planet Cracker.
    • TheoryFenix can cover ground quickly (Warp) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • TheoryFenix's waveclear (Plasma Cutter, Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  6. Sylvanas Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryGarden of Terror has three lanes for Sylvanas to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheorySylvanas's percent-Health damage (Overwhelming Affliction) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Sylvanas takes Overwhelming Affliction.
    • TheorySylvanas can cover ground quickly (Haunting Wave, Windrunner) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • TheorySylvanas's waveclear helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  7. Samuro Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheorySamuro's sustained damage (Mirror Image, Critical Strike) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryGarden of Terror has three lanes for Samuro to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheorySamuro can cover ground quickly (Mirror Image, Shukuchi) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
  8. Xal'atath Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryXal'atath's sustained damage (Void Step, Void Volley) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryXal'atath can cover ground quickly (Void Step, Cloak of Shadows) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • TheoryXal'atath's waveclear (Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
    • TheoryXal'atath's summons (Void Convergence, Void Summoner) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective. Only when Xal'atath takes Void Convergence or Void Summoner.
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  1. Hanzo 70 Theory Hanzo's map-wide reach (Dragon's Arrow) offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations. Only when Hanzo takes Dragon's Arrow.
    3 more reasons
    • Hanzo's percent-Health damage (Giant Slayer) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Hanzo takes Giant Slayer.
    • Hanzo can cover ground quickly (Play of the Game) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Hanzo takes Play of the Game.
    • Hanzo's waveclear (Serrated Arrows, Ignore All Distractions) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective. Only when Hanzo takes Serrated Arrows or Ignore All Distractions.
  2. Tyrande 70 Theory Tyrande's map-wide reach offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations.
    1 more reason
    • Tyrande's percent-Health damage (Empower) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Tyrande takes Empower.
  3. Brightwing 69 Theory Brightwing's map-wide reach offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations.
    1 more reason
    • Brightwing can cover ground quickly (Phase Shift, Blink Heal) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
  4. Falstad 69 Theory Falstad's map-wide reach (Flight) offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations.
    1 more reason
    • Falstad's waveclear (Lightning Rod) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  5. Mephisto 69 Theory Mephisto's sustained damage speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    2 more reasons
    • Mephisto can cover ground quickly (Shade of Mephisto, Shade Lord) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • Mephisto's waveclear (Skull Missile, Shade of Mephisto) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  6. The Lost Vikings 69 Theory The Lost Vikings's percent-Health damage (Nordic Attack Squad) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Garden of Terror has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  7. Zagara 69 Theory Zagara's sustained damage (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    2 more reasons
    • Zagara's summons (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
    • Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  8. Azmodan 67 Theory Azmodan's map-wide reach (Demon Lieutenant) offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations.
    3 more reasons
    • Azmodan has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • Azmodan's summons (Summon Demon Warrior, Army of Hell) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
    • Azmodan's waveclear (Summon Demon Warrior, Greed) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  9. Sgt. Hammer 66 Theory Sgt. Hammer's sustained damage (Siege Mode, Ambush) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    3 more reasons
    • Sgt. Hammer's map-wide reach (Blunt Force Gun) offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations. Only when Sgt. Hammer takes Blunt Force Gun.
    • Sgt. Hammer has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • Sgt. Hammer's waveclear (Spider Mines, Concussive Blast) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  10. Leoric 65 Theory Leoric's percent-Health damage (Drain Hope, Crushing Hope) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Leoric's waveclear (Skeletal Swing) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  11. Malthael 65 Theory Malthael's sustained damage speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Malthael can cover ground quickly (Wraith Strike) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
  12. Murky 65 Theory Garden of Terror has three lanes for Murky to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    1 more reason
    • Murky's percent-Health damage (Wrath of Cod) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Murky takes Wrath of Cod.
  13. Orphea 65 Theory Orphea's sustained damage speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Orphea's waveclear (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  14. Probius 65 Theory Probius's percent-Health damage (Shoot 'Em Up) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Probius takes Shoot 'Em Up.
    2 more reasons
    • Probius's summons (Warp In Pylon) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
    • Probius's waveclear (Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  15. Cho'gall 64 Theory Cho'gall's percent-Health damage (Uppercut, Searing Shadows) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Cho'gall takes Uppercut or Searing Shadows.
    2 more reasons
    • Cho'gall's waveclear (Shadowflame, Dread Orb) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
    • Cho'gall can cover ground quickly (Shifting Nether) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Cho'gall takes Shifting Nether.
  16. Stitches 64 Theory Stitches's percent-Health damage (Serrated Edge) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Stitches takes Serrated Edge.
    2 more reasons
    • Stitches's waveclear (Shambling Horror) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
    • Stitches can cover ground quickly (Hungry Hungry Stitches) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Stitches takes Hungry Hungry Stitches.
  17. Artanis 63 Theory Artanis's sustained damage (Twin Blades, Shield Overload) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  18. Illidan 63 Theory Illidan's sustained damage (Sweeping Strike, Betrayer's Thirst) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Illidan can cover ground quickly (Bolt of the Storm) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Illidan takes Bolt of the Storm.
  19. The Butcher 63 Theory The Butcher's sustained damage (Hamstring, Butcher's Brand) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • The Butcher can cover ground quickly (Bolt of the Storm) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when The Butcher takes Bolt of the Storm.
  20. Thrall 63 Theory Thrall's sustained damage (Windfury, Maelstrom Weapon) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Thrall can cover ground quickly (Wind Rush) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
  21. Tychus 63 Theory Tychus's sustained damage (Minigun, Press the Advantage) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Tychus's summons (Drakken Laser Drill) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective. Only when Tychus takes Drakken Laser Drill.
  22. Valla 63 Theory Valla's sustained damage (Vault, Hatred) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Valla's waveclear (Monster Hunter) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective. Only when Valla takes Monster Hunter.
  23. Diablo 62 Theory Diablo's map-wide reach (Apocalypse) offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations. Only when Diablo takes Apocalypse.
    1 more reason
    • Diablo can cover ground quickly (Hellgate) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Diablo takes Hellgate.
  24. Nazeebo 62 Theory Nazeebo's sustained damage speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    3 more reasons
    • Nazeebo has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • Nazeebo's summons (Corpse Spiders, Gargantuan) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
    • Nazeebo's waveclear helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  25. Cassia 61 Theory Cassia's percent-Health damage (Martial Law) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Cassia takes Martial Law.
    1 more reason
    • Cassia's waveclear (Lightning Fury, Blinding Light) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  26. D.Va 61 Theory D.Va's percent-Health damage (Rush-down) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when D.Va takes Rush-down.
    1 more reason
    • D.Va's waveclear (Self-Destruct, Mech Mode) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  27. Hogger 61 Theory Hogger's percent-Health damage (Headbanger) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    1 more reason
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  28. Kerrigan 61 Theory Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
    2 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can cover ground quickly (Psionic Shift) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
    • Kerrigan's summons (Summon Ultralisk) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  29. Maiev 61 Theory Maiev's percent-Health damage (Vengeful Knives) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Maiev takes Vengeful Knives.
    1 more reason
    • Maiev's waveclear (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  30. Yrel 61 Theory Yrel's percent-Health damage (Templar's Verdict) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Yrel takes Templar's Verdict.
    1 more reason
    • Yrel's waveclear (Vindication, Righteous Hammer) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  31. Anub'arak 60 Theory Anub'arak can cover ground quickly (Burrow Charge) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
    1 more reason
    • Anub'arak's summons (Scarab Host, Legion of Beetles) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
  32. Greymane 60 Theory Greymane's sustained damage (Inner Beast, Curse of the Worgen) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
  33. Lunara 60 Theory Lunara's sustained damage speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
  34. Rexxar 60 Theory Rexxar's summons add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
    1 more reason
    • Rexxar's waveclear (Spirit Swoop, Misha, Charge!) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  35. Tyrael 60 Theory Tyrael can cover ground quickly (El'druin's Might, Stalwart Angel) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
    1 more reason
    • Tyrael's waveclear (El'druin's Might, Smite) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  36. Valeera 60 Theory Valeera can cover ground quickly (Vanish, Subtlety) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
    1 more reason
    • Valeera's waveclear (Sinister Strike, Blade Flurry) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  37. E.T.C. 58 Theory E.T.C.'s waveclear (Powerslide, Face Melt) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • E.T.C. can cover ground quickly (Ride the Lightning) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when E.T.C. takes Ride the Lightning.
  38. Raynor 58 Theory Raynor's sustained damage (Inspire, Adrenaline Rush) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    3 more reasons
    • Raynor has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • Raynor's summons (Raynor's Raider) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective. Only when Raynor takes Raynor's Raider.
    • Raynor's waveclear (Exterminator) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective. Only when Raynor takes Exterminator.
  39. Jaina 56 Theory Jaina can cover ground quickly (Ice Blink) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Jaina takes Ice Blink.
    1 more reason
    • Jaina's summons (Summon Water Elemental) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective. Only when Jaina takes Summon Water Elemental.
  40. Kel'Thuzad 56 Theory Kel'Thuzad's map-wide reach (Shadow Fissure) offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations. Only when Kel'Thuzad takes Shadow Fissure.
    2 more reasons
    • Kel'Thuzad has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • Kel'Thuzad's waveclear (Death and Decay, Frost Nova) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  41. Malfurion 56 Theory Malfurion can cover ground quickly (Astral Communion) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Malfurion takes Astral Communion.
    1 more reason
    • Malfurion's summons (Vengeful Roots) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective. Only when Malfurion takes Vengeful Roots.
  42. Rehgar 56 Theory Rehgar's percent-Health damage (Hunger of the Wolf) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Rehgar takes Hunger of the Wolf.
  43. Sonya 56 Theory Sonya's percent-Health damage (Giant Slammer) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Sonya takes Giant Slammer.
  44. Tassadar 56 Theory Tassadar's percent-Health damage (Thermal Lance) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Tassadar takes Thermal Lance.
  45. Tracer 56 Theory Tracer's percent-Health damage (Quantum Spike) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Tracer takes Quantum Spike.
  46. Varian 56 Theory Varian's percent-Health damage (Juggernaut) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Varian takes Juggernaut.
  47. Alexstrasza 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  48. Blaze 55 Theory Blaze's waveclear (Flame Stream, Pyromania) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  49. Deathwing 55 Theory Deathwing's waveclear (Incinerate, Onslaught) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  50. Garrosh 55 Theory Garrosh's waveclear (Groundbreaker, Wrecking Ball) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  51. Gul'dan 55 Theory Gul'dan's sustained damage speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    2 more reasons
    • Gul'dan has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • Gul'dan can cover ground quickly (Demonic Circle) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Gul'dan takes Demonic Circle.
  52. Johanna 55 Theory Johanna's waveclear (Condemn) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  53. Junkrat 55 Theory Junkrat's waveclear (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  54. Li Li 55 Theory Li Li's summons (Cloud Serpent) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
  55. Li-Ming 55 Theory Li-Ming can cover ground quickly (Teleport, Aether Walker) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
  56. Lúcio 55 Theory Lúcio's waveclear (Soundwave, Push Off) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  57. Mal'Ganis 55 Theory Mal'Ganis's waveclear (Fel Claws, Necrotic Embrace) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  58. Medivh 55 Theory Medivh can cover ground quickly (Portal) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
  59. Nova 55 Theory Nova's summons (Holo Decoy) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
  60. Qhira 55 Theory Qhira's waveclear (Carnage, Revolving Sweep) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  61. Zeratul 55 Theory Zeratul can cover ground quickly (Blink, Vorpal Blade) on Garden of Terror's large layout.
  62. Alarak 53 Theory Alarak can cover ground quickly (Last Laugh) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Alarak takes Last Laugh.
  63. Arthas 53 Theory Arthas's summons (Army of the Dead, Legion of Northrend) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective. Only when Arthas takes Army of the Dead or Legion of Northrend.
  64. Gazlowe 53 Theory Gazlowe has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    2 more reasons
    • Gazlowe's percent-Health damage (Hyperfocus Coils, Overklock) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Gazlowe takes Hyperfocus Coils or Overklock.
    • Gazlowe's waveclear (Deth Lazor, Xplodium Charge) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  65. Imperius 53 Theory Imperius can cover ground quickly (Valorous Pursuit) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Imperius takes Valorous Pursuit.
  66. Kael'thas 53 Theory Kael'thas has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    2 more reasons
    • Kael'thas's percent-Health damage (Burned Flesh) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Kael'thas takes Burned Flesh.
    • Kael'thas's waveclear (Flamestrike, Living Bomb) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  67. Zul'jin 52 Theory Zul'jin's sustained damage (Grievous Throw, Berserker) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Zul'jin has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
  68. Whitemane 51 Theory Whitemane's map-wide reach (Guiding Light) offsets Garden of Terror's long rotations. Only when Whitemane takes Guiding Light.
    1 more reason
    • Whitemane has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.

Heroes who struggle on Garden of Terror

Score under 50: the map's layout or objective works against the kit, hardest first

  1. Anduin Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryAnduin has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
  2. Stukov Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryStukov has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
  3. Chromie Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryChromie has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • TheoryChromie can cover ground quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.
  4. Deckard Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryDeckard has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • TheoryDeckard's waveclear (Horadric Cube, Scroll Of Sealing) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
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  1. Ana 49 Theory Ana has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    1 more reason
    • Ana's percent-Health damage (Night Terrors) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Ana takes Night Terrors.
  2. Lt. Morales 49 Theory Lt. Morales has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    1 more reason
    • Lt. Morales's percent-Health damage (Bedside Manner) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Lt. Morales takes Bedside Manner.

Recent changes to Garden of Terror

  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 28 Sep 2026

    • 1 change (see Blizzard's notes)

  2. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 1 Dec 2025

    • 2 changes (see Blizzard's notes)

  3. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 30 Sep 2025

    • 2 changes (see Blizzard's notes)