Deadlock's latest 'small update' yet again remixes basic mechanics and rebalances most of the roster
Deadlock's latest update introduces significant changes to gameplay mechanics and balance. The soul urn, a key element for gaining resources, now requires players to deposit it in the center of the map, making it harder to avoid fights. Additionally, the midboss now spawns at the start of the match, potentially altering strategies for early game play.
- ▪The soul urn's mechanics have been altered to require central deposit, increasing the likelihood of combat.
- ▪Players can now take damage if they hold onto the urn for too long without depositing it.
- ▪The midboss now spawns at the beginning of the game, which could change early game dynamics.
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Games MOBA Deadlock Deadlock's latest 'small update' yet again remixes basic mechanics and rebalances most of the roster News By Justin Wagner published 23 May 2026 It'll be harder to claim the soul urn without a fight, and the midboss spawns at match start. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Valve) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter More than team fights, more than shrewd theorycrafting, and more than map awareness, MOBAs are ultimately games about scaling: get more money than the other guys, and once you've got a power spike to leverage, dunk on…
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