Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Patch Patch 2.55

Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 12 Mar 2025

· 6 heroes changed · 10 buffs, 14 nerfs, 7 other changes

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General

  • Collection and rewards: 1 change
  • Interface and audio: 1 change
  • Gameplay: 2 changes
  • Other: 1 change

Heroes

  • Auriel Nerfed 1 nerf
    • NerfBestow Hope: Energy stored 50% → 40%Base
  • Dehaka Nerfed 6 nerfs, 2 other changes
    • NerfDark Swarm: Damage 52 → 48Base
    • ChangeHero Stalker: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • NerfLurker Strain: Cooldown reduction bonus 3 s → 2 sLevel 4
    • ChangeFeeding Frenzy: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • NerfParalyzing Enzymes: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • NerfFerocious Stalker: Damage bonus 60% → 50%Level 13
    • NerfTunnelling Claws: Movement speed 125% → 120%Level 16
    • NerfContagion: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  • Greymane Buffed 1 buff
    • BuffWolfheart: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
  • Lúcio Mixed 3 buffs, 6 nerfs, 2 other changes
    • NerfSoundwave: Cooldown 7 s → 8 sBase
    • NerfSoundwave: Mana cost 30 → 45Base
    • NerfAccelerando: Time to maximum 4 s → 6 sLevel 1
    • ChangeOff the Wall: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • BuffGood Vibrations: Duration of Shield 7 s → 8.5 sLevel 7
    • NerfHigh Five: Cooldown 20 s → 25 sLevel 10
    • ChangeHeavy Casters: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13
    • NerfUp the Frequency: Cooldown reduction 0.4 s → 0.3 sLevel 16
    • BuffUp To Eleven: Duration 0.3 s → 0.5 sLevel 16
    • NerfUp To Eleven: Duration bonus from Soundwave 0.3 s → 0.25 sLevel 16
    • BuffUp To Eleven: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
  • Kharazim Mixed 6 buffs, 1 nerf, 1 other change
    • BuffHealth 2027 → 2080Base
    • BuffBreath of Heaven: Healing 285 → 295Base
    • BuffAir Ally: Health 200 → 300Level 4
    • BuffAir Ally: Spell Power 15% → 20%Level 4
    • BuffDivine Palm: Duration 3 s → 4 sLevel 10
    • ChangeSixth Sense: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13
    • NerfEpiphany: Cooldown 60 → 70Level 20
    • BuffEpiphany: Mana restored 33% → 70%Level 20
  • Whitemane Changed 2 other changes
    • ChangeInquisitor's Prayer: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeScarlet Wrath: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13