Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

PTR Patch 2.55

Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 30 Mar 2026

· 11 heroes changed · 9 buffs, 19 nerfs, 1 rework, 13 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: 2 changes
  • Interface and audio: 2 changes
  • Gameplay: 1 change

Maps

  • Haunted Mines

    • 3 changes (see Blizzard's notes)

  • Warhead Junction

    • Cast time for Nuke 2.5 s → 3 s
    • DoT damage from Nuke +100%
    • Damage 100% → 125%
    • 1 other change (see Blizzard's notes)

Heroes

  • Arthas Reworked 1 rework
    • ReworkFull rework: new base abilities and talent tree.Base
  • Chen Mixed 2 buffs, 4 nerfs, 4 other changes
    • NerfKeg Smash: Damage 85 → 40Base
    • BuffKeg Smash: Breath of Fire duration 3 s → 6 sBase
    • ChangeKeg Smash: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfKeg Smash: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeFortifying Brew: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeAccumulating Flames: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeEye of the Tiger: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • NerfElusive Brawler: Movement Speed 30% → 20%Level 7
    • NerfWandering Keg: Cooldown 50 s → 60 sLevel 10
    • BuffPressure Point: Slow duration 1 s → 1.5 sLevel 13
  • Deathwing Nerfed 3 nerfs
    • NerfOnslaught: Cooldown 5 s → 6 sBase
    • NerfDragonflight: Cooldown 15 s → 20 sBase
    • NerfGaze onto Destruction: Duration 5 s → 3.5 sLevel 16
  • Falstad Nerfed 1 nerf
    • NerfFrequent Flyer: Range 14 → 8.5Level 1
  • Garrosh Nerfed 3 nerfs
    • NerfWrecking Ball: Range 6.5 → 6Base
    • NerfWrecking Ball: Search range 2.5 → 2.25Base
    • NerfUnrivaled Strength: Ranged bonus 20% → 15%Level 1
  • Mal'Ganis Buffed 2 buffs, 6 other changes
    • ChangeNecrotic Embrace: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeNecrotic Embrace: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeWill of Tichondrius: 2 effect changes (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeVampiric Aura: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • BuffVampiric Aura: Self healing 30% → 40%Level 4
    • BuffVampiric Aura: Healing of nearby Allies 15% → 20%Level 4
    • ChangeMight of Sargeras: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • ChangeFueled by Torment: 2 effect changes (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
  • Medivh Mixed 4 buffs, 1 nerf, 1 other change
    • BuffWinds of Celerity: Movement speed bonus 50% → 75%Level 1
    • BuffRaven's Intellect: Bonus 75% → 125%Level 1
    • NerfRaven Familiar: Slow 30% → 20%Level 4
    • BuffForce of Magic: Spell Power 30% → 35%Level 7
    • ChangeCircle of Protection: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13
    • BuffGuardian of Tirisfal: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  • Muradin Nerfed 3 nerfs, 1 other change
    • ChangeIt's Hammer Time!: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfIt's Hammer Time!: Stack requirement for pierce 40 → 45Base
    • NerfMountain King: Dwarf Toss cooldown +2 sLevel 20
    • NerfMountain King: Thunder Clap cooldown +2 sLevel 20
  • Thrall Nerfed 2 nerfs
    • NerfCrash Lightning: Stacks 6 → 4Level 1
    • NerfEcho of the Elements: Damage 85 → 70Level 1
  • Gazlowe Buffed 1 buff
    • BuffRock-It! Turret: Turret Health 510 → 600Base
  • Tyrande Nerfed 2 nerfs, 1 other change
    • ChangeLunar Flare: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfLunar Flare: Damage 4% → 3.5%Base
    • NerfCommander of Sentinels: Cooldown of Sentinel +3 sLevel 20