Deadlock Patch Update for May 26, 2025: New Urn Changes

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Deadlock Patch Update for May 26, 2025
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The update changes the Urn’s drop-off and pickup locations, increases several deposit timers, and adds new movement bonuses for the Urn runner.

 

  • Urn drop off point is moved from the above bridge in the mid lane to under the bridge in the side lane
  • Urn timer extension when contested increased from 1.25s to 3s
  • Urn deposit timers for favored/neutral/unfavored increased from 3/5/10s to 5/10/15s
  • Urn comeback bullet and spirit resist auras reduced from 50% to 35%
  • Urn pickup spot is now where the old comeback drop off spots were for when your team is behind
  • Urn runner no longer has sprint disabled
  • Urn runner now has max sprint acceleration
  • Urn runner now gains +2m Sprint, +1 Stamina, +10% Dash Distance and +15% Stamina Regen
  • Urn runner for the team that is behind now gains an extra +4m Sprint
  • Urn collision radius increased by 20%
  • Various smaller urn holding timers and variables adjusted to account for the new location

Please continue to give feedback on the Urn as we work through iterations on it.

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