Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

PTR Patch 2.55

Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 6 Jan 2025

· 5 heroes changed · 14 buffs, 15 nerfs, 2 other changes

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PTR. These changes are on the Public Test Realm and may change before they go live.

General

  • Modes and matchmaking: 1 change
  • Interface and audio: 1 change

Heroes

  • Auriel Mixed 3 buffs, 1 nerf, 1 other change
    • ChangeSearing Light: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • BuffEnergized Cord: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • NerfReservoir of Hope: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • BuffWrath of Heaven: Armor reduction 10 → 20Level 16
    • BuffWrath of Heaven: Spell Power 10% → 15%Level 16
  • Chromie Mixed 2 buffs, 1 nerf, 1 other change
    • BuffTimewalker's Pursuit: Spell Power 10% → 15%Level 1
    • NerfMobius Loop: Slow 60% → 40%Level 7
    • ChangeUnravelling: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
    • BuffUnravelling: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  • Johanna Mixed 5 buffs, 4 nerfs
    • NerfShield Glare: Mana cost 45 → 55Base
    • BuffDivine Fortress: Health bonus starting value 20% → 25%Level 1
    • NerfZealous Glare: Damage bonus 75% → 70%Level 1
    • BuffSteed Charge: Duration 3 s → 4 sLevel 7
    • NerfBlessed Hammer: Damage 74 → 65Level 13
    • NerfHoly Renewal: Cooldown reduction 1.5 s → 1 sLevel 16
    • BuffShrinking Vacuum: Damage reduction 25% → 30%Level 16
    • BuffShrinking Vacuum: Duration 2 s → 3 sLevel 16
    • BuffShrinking Vacuum: Slow 25% → 30%Level 16
  • Tracer Mixed 1 buff, 3 nerfs
    • BuffIs That a Health Pack?!: Healing from Regen Globes 10% → 15%Level 4
    • NerfPulse Generator: Healing 18% → 12%Level 4
    • NerfJumper: Cooldown refresh 150% → 100%Level 13
    • NerfJumper: Shield 6.5% → 6%Level 13
  • Zul'jin Mixed 3 buffs, 6 nerfs
    • BuffYou Want Axe?: Basic Attack damage 94 → 118Base
    • NerfYou Want Axe?: Bonus from quest completion 1 → 0.25Base
    • NerfRecklessness: Basic Attack damage bonus 15% → 10%Level 1
    • BuffGuillotine: Cooldown 40 s → 30 sLevel 10
    • BuffGuillotine: Mana cost 70 → 60Level 10
    • NerfTaz'dingo!: Cooldown 90 s → 100 sLevel 10
    • NerfTaz'dingo!: Mana cost 75 → 80Level 10
    • NerfLet the Killing Begin: Kill window 1.5 s → 0.5 sLevel 16
    • NerfBuzzsaw: Kill window 1.5 s → 0.5 sLevel 20