Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Patch Patch 2.55 · build 2.55.17.97605

Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 20 Jul 2026

· 16 heroes changed · 44 buffs, 35 nerfs, 37 other changes

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General

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

Maps

Heroes

  • Abathur Mixed 1 buff, 3 nerfs, 6 other changes
    • NerfLocust Strain: Health 350 → 225Base
    • ChangeLocust Strain: 2 effects removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeLocust Strain: 2 effect changes (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfLocust Strain: Locust damage 58 → 36Base
    • BuffEnvenomed Nests: Armor reduction 10 → 15Level 1
    • ChangeLocust Brood: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • NerfLocust Brood: Cooldown 45 s → 75 sLevel 1
    • ChangeSlapathur: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • ChangeEvolve Monstrosity: 2 effect changes (see Blizzard's notes)Level 10
    • ChangeSurvival Intincts: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
  • Alexstrasza Mixed 2 buffs, 2 nerfs, 9 other changes
    • ChangeDragonqueen: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffDragonqueen: Cooldown 150 s → 130 sBase
    • NerfBreath of Life [Dragonqueen Q]: Healing 20% → 15%Base
    • NerfPreservation [Dragonqueen W]: Healing 30% → 25%Base
    • ChangeLive and Let Live: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • BuffFlames of Fury: Cooldown reduction 5 s → 6 sLevel 1
    • ChangeFlames of Fury: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeLifeblossom: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeLifeblossom: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeDraconic Dicipline: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • ChangeDraconic Dicipline: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • ChangeOn Ruby Wings: Reworked (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
    • ChangeAncient Flame: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  • Cho Buffed 3 buffs
    • BuffConsuming Fire: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • BuffCalloused Hide: Health 60% → 50%Level 1
    • BuffFirestarter: Cooldown reduction 1 s → 1.5 sLevel 7
  • Chromie Mixed 2 buffs, 4 nerfs, 4 other changes
    • ChangeDragon's Breath: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfTime Trap: Health 400 → 250Base
    • BuffOnce Again The First Time: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • NerfDeep Breathing: Damage per stack 1% → 0.5%Level 1
    • ChangeDeep Breathing: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeChronic Conditions: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 2
    • NerfChronic Conditions: Slow 30% → 20%Level 2
    • NerfChronic Conditions: Movement Speed bonus 30% → 20%Level 2
    • BuffHere and There: Range 20 → 40Level 11
    • ChangeHere and There: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 11
  • Johanna Nerfed 2 nerfs
    • NerfShield Glare: Cooldown 12 s → 13 sBase
    • NerfBlessed Shield: Cooldown 60 s → 65 sLevel 10
  • Diablo Mixed 6 buffs, 2 nerfs
    • BuffShadow Charge: Damage 40 → 45Base
    • BuffShadow Charge: Terrain collision damage 130 → 140Base
    • NerfFire Stomp: Damage 12 → 11Base
    • NerfFire Stomp: Return damage 36 → 34Base
    • BuffOverpower: Damage 73 → 80Base
    • BuffDiabolical Momentum: Cooldown reduction 1.5 s → 2 sLevel 7
    • BuffDying Breath: Cooldown reduction 25 s → 30 sLevel 20
    • BuffLord of Terror: Health stolen 10% → 12%Level 20
  • Blaze Nerfed 2 nerfs
    • NerfAdrenaline Stimpack: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • NerfBunker Drop: Cooldown 80 s → 85 sLevel 10
  • Gall Mixed 1 buff, 3 nerfs, 1 other change
    • NerfRising Dread: Bonus per bounce 25% → 20%Level 4
    • ChangeBomb's Away: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • NerfBomb's Away: Damage bonus per stack 5 → 4Level 4
    • BuffDouble Trouble: Cooldown reduction 0.5 s → 1 sLevel 7
    • NerfLeaden Orb: Stun duration 0.75 s → 0.6 sLevel 16
  • Genji Mixed 5 buffs, 1 nerf
    • BuffSwift as the Wind: Movement Speed bonus 30% → 40%Level 1
    • BuffPathfinder: Movement Speed duration 4 s → 6 sLevel 1
    • BuffStrike at the Heart: Damage 134 → 142Level 4
    • BuffPerfect Defense: Cooldown reduction per hit 2 s → 2.5 sLevel 7
    • BuffFlow Like Water: Cooldown reduction per hit 3 s → 4 sLevel 13
    • NerfFinal Cut: Damage 125 → 115Level 16
  • Hogger Nerfed 2 nerfs
    • NerfOn the Prowl: Rage generated on activation 30 → 25Level 1
    • NerfHogger's Joggers: Threshold 30 → 35Level 4
  • Mal'Ganis Nerfed 1 nerf, 1 other change
    • NerfWill of Tichondrius: Stun's duration increase 0.5 s → 0.25 sLevel 1
    • ChangeBlind as a Bat: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
  • Qhira Mixed 1 buff, 1 nerf, 3 other changes
    • ChangeBlood Rage: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfBlood Rage: Blood Rage's bleed damage 11 → 8Base
    • ChangeRevolving Sweep: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffFatal Wounds: Damage bonus 30% → 50%Level 1
    • ChangeFatal Wounds: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
  • Ragnaros Mixed 10 buffs, 6 nerfs, 9 other changes
    • BuffBlast Wave: Damage 104 → 120Base
    • NerfMolten Core: Cooldown 120 s → 180 sBase
    • BuffMolten Core: Health 3996 → 5000Base
    • BuffMolten Core: Duration 18 s → 23 sBase
    • ChangeMolten Core: 2 effect changes (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfMolten Core: Molten Core's Abilities range 35 → 20Base
    • BuffMolten Swing [Molten Core Q]: Damage 161 → 250Base
    • ChangeMolten Swing [Molten Core Q]: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfMolten Swing [Molten Core Q]: Cooldown 6 s → 9 sBase
    • ChangeMolten Swing [Molten Core Q]: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffMeteor Shower [Molten Core W]: Damage 151 → 200Base
    • NerfMeteor Shower [Molten Core W]: Cooldown 2.5 s → 6 sBase
    • BuffMeteor Shower [Molten Core W]: Area of effect +66%Base
    • NerfMeteor Shower [Molten Core W]: 2 effect changes (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeMeteor Shower [Molten Core W]: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffMeteor Shower [Molten Core W]: Slow 25% → 35%Base
    • BuffExplosive Rune [Molten Core E]: Cooldown 4 s → 2.5 sBase
    • BuffExplosive Rune [Molten Core E]: Damage 285 → 440Base
    • ChangeExplosive Rune [Molten Core E]: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeExplosive Rune [Molten Core E]: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfEngulfing Flame: Damage bonus 75% → 50%Level 1
    • ChangeSulfuras Smash: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 10
    • ChangeLava Surge: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
    • ChangeLava Surge: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
    • BuffHeroic Difficulty: Reworked (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  • Thrall Changed 1 other change
    • ChangeCrash Lightning: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
  • Whitemane Mixed 3 buffs, 2 nerfs, 1 other change
    • ChangeSearing Lash: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfPity the Frail: Cooldown reduction per hit 1.5 s → 1 sLevel 1
    • BuffInquisitor's Prayer: Reworked (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • NerfIntercession: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • BuffScarlet Wrath: Mana restore 0.5% → 1%Level 13
    • BuffGuiding Light: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  • Yrel Mixed 10 buffs, 4 nerfs, 2 other changes
    • BuffVindication: Heal 320 → 370Base
    • BuffVindication: Damage 140 → 160Base
    • BuffVindication: Mana cost 65 → 50Base
    • BuffRighteous Hammer: Stun duration 0.75 s → 1 sBase
    • BuffRighteous Hammer: Damage 125 → 140Base
    • BuffRighteous Hammer: Mana cost 65 → 50Base
    • BuffAvenging Wrath: Slow 50% → 60%Base
    • BuffAvenging Wrath: Damage 225 → 260Base
    • BuffAvenging Wrath: Mana cost 65 → 50Base
    • NerfDivine Purpose: Cooldown increased to 8 s → 12 sBase
    • BuffDivine Purpose: Cooldown is now −3 sBase
    • ChangeDivine Purpose: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • ChangeDivine Purpose: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfHand of Freedom: Cooldown 30 s → 40 sLevel 4
    • NerfHand of Freedom: Movement Speed bonus 30% → 25%Level 4
    • NerfSeraphim: Cooldown 10 s → 20 sLevel 20