Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Patch Patch 2.55

Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 1 Dec 2025

· 9 heroes changed · 21 buffs, 20 nerfs, 24 other changes

Read Blizzard's full notes Each change is our own structured summary (numbers, buff or nerf, kind of change); the full notes are on Blizzard's site.

General

  • Modes and matchmaking: 1 change
  • Collection and rewards: 1 change
  • Interface and audio: 2 changes
  • Maps and structures: 4 changes
  • Gameplay: 2 changes

Maps

Heroes

  • Johanna Nerfed 2 nerfs
    • NerfPunish: Slow on enemies 60% → 50%Base
    • NerfSubdue: Slow on enemies 80% → 70%Level 4
  • Falstad Mixed 1 buff, 1 nerf, 6 other changes
    • BuffLightning Rod: Cooldown 13 s → 12 sBase
    • ChangeDishonorable Discharge: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • NerfFrequent Flyer: Attack speed bonus 40% → 25%Level 1
    • ChangeFrequent Flyer: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeGathering Storm: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeCharged Up: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeCharged Up: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeThunderstrikes: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13
  • Gul'dan Mixed 2 buffs, 1 nerf, 2 other changes
    • NerfCorruption: Mana cost 80 → 90Base
    • ChangeEchoed Corruption: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • BuffPursuit of Flame: Radius 10% → 15%Level 1
    • BuffPursuit of Flame: Value +33%Level 1
    • ChangePursuit of Flame: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
  • Kael'thas Buffed 1 buff
    • BuffConvection: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
  • Kerrigan Mixed 7 buffs, 9 nerfs, 4 other changes
    • BuffPrimal Grasp: Cooldown 10 → 8Base
    • NerfPrimal Grasp: Delayed damage 195 → 165Base
    • BuffPrimal Grasp: Initial damage 25 → 40Base
    • NerfRavage: Damage 130 → 115Base
    • ChangeRavage: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffImpaling Blades: Cooldown 12 s → 9 sBase
    • NerfImpaling Blades: Damage 165 → 140Base
    • BuffImpaling Blades: Radius 1.5 → 1.65Base
    • NerfImpaling Blades: Stun duration 1 s → 0.75 sBase
    • BuffAssimilation: Shield 10% → 20%Base
    • ChangeFury of the Swarm: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeSharpened Blades: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • ChangeRavaging Ferocity: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • NerfBoundless Fury: Cooldown 10 s → 12 sLevel 7
    • BuffQueen of Blades: Cooldown reduction 3 s → 4 sLevel 7
    • NerfSummon Ultralisk: Damage 250 → 225Level 10
    • NerfChrysalis: HP 750 → 650Level 13
    • NerfChrysalis: Health regenerated 5% → 4%Level 13
    • NerfPainful Spikes: Damage 70 → 60Level 16
    • BuffOmegastorm: Extended duration 0.25 s → 0.4 sLevel 20
  • Sylvanas Mixed 4 buffs, 2 nerfs, 4 other changes
    • ChangeBlack Arrows: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffBlack Arrows: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeBlack Arrows: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeUnfurling Shadows: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • BuffUnrelenting Torment: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • BuffHaunting Arrows: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • ChangePossession: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • BuffBarbed Shot: Bonus damage 350% → 400%Level 7
    • NerfLost Soul: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • NerfWindrunner: Recast window 5 s → 4 sLevel 13
  • Thrall Mixed 1 buff, 1 nerf, 6 other changes
    • ChangeCrash Lightning: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeEcho of the Elements: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeRolling Thunder: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeRolling Thunder: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeMaelstrom Weapon: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeTempest Fury: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • BuffThunderstorm: Damage bonus 25% → 30%Level 16
    • NerfWind Rush: Cooldown 80 s → 90 sLevel 20
  • Tyrael Mixed 4 buffs, 3 nerfs
    • NerfArdent Restoration: Maximum healing stacks 10 → 8Level 1
    • NerfReciprocate: Damage 190 → 170Level 4
    • NerfBurning Halo: Damge per second 15 → 12Level 7
    • BuffSanctification: Cooldown 90 s → 85 sLevel 10
    • BuffSanctification: Mana cost 75 → 70Level 10
    • BuffAspect of Justice: Cast time 1.5 s → 1.25 sLevel 20
    • BuffAspect of Justice: Cooldown reduction 10% → 15%Level 20
  • Zul'jin Mixed 1 buff, 1 nerf, 2 other changes
    • NerfBasic Attack Damage 96 → 94Base
    • ChangeYou Want Axe?: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeYou Want Axe?: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffHeadhunter: Damage bonus 2% → 2.5%Level 1