Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Balance update Patch 2.55

Heroes of the Storm Balance Patch Notes, 19 Feb 2026

· 5 heroes changed · 7 buffs, 4 nerfs, 4 other changes

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Heroes

  • Deathwing Nerfed 2 nerfs
    • NerfIncinerate: Cooldown 6 s → 7 sBase
    • NerfDeath Drop: Duration of Spell Armor 6 s → 4 sLevel 7
  • Muradin Mixed 3 buffs, 2 nerfs, 1 other change
    • BuffStorm Bolt: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfGive 'Em The Axe: Bonus Damage 50% → 40%Level 1
    • NerfSledgehammer: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • BuffPerfect Storm: Internal cooldown 10 s → 8.5 sLevel 7
    • ChangePerfect Storm: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • BuffHealing Static: Heal per Hero hit 5% → 6%Level 13
  • Murky Buffed 3 buffs, 2 other changes
    • BuffSpawn Egg: Revive Shield duration 10 s → 15 sBase
    • BuffMarch of the Murlocs: Cooldown 110 s → 100 sLevel 10
    • BuffEgg Shell: Shield 35% → 50%Level 13
    • ChangeEgg Shell: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13
    • ChangeNever-Ending March: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  • Sylvanas Changed 1 other change
    • ChangeLost Soul: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
  • Tyrande Buffed 1 buff
    • BuffLunar Flare: Mythic reward requirements 45 → 40Base