Patch notes · Minor
Deadlock patch notes July 1, 2026
Minor Update - 07-01-2026 · released July 1, 2026 · 5 changes · 2 buffs · 0 nerfs · Original post
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Win rate in the 1 days before the patch (Jun 30, 2026 to Jul 1, 2026) versus until the next patch (8 days). Only clear moves count: at least 1,000 matches per side for heroes and 2,000 purchases for items, and a change of at least two standard errors.
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Base stats
- Alt Fire ammo cost reduced 5 4
- Weapon now has fixed pellet spread
Slice and Dice
- Is now back to doing spirit damage and reducing Spirit Resistance from enemies
- Damage increased 60 75
Killing Blow
- T3 reduced +10% Enemy Health Threshold +8%
Patch notes text by Valve, from the official Deadlock changelog and Steam news, reformatted for reading. Buff and nerf tags are our reading of each line; unclear lines are marked neutral.