Deadlock Patch Notes (November 21): Matchmaking Rework, Buffs, Nerfs & Other Changes
Nov. 22, 2024We have got a new Deadlock update on our hands today, fixing the massive matchmaking issues. Along with that, more item changes including some T3 items make their way in the game. Read Deadlock patch notes for November 21 and find the major buffs, nerfs & other changes coming in the update today.
Deadlock November 21 Patch Notes
Matchmaker Update
This update introduces a significant overhaul to the matchmaking system. The traditional division between normal and ranked modes has been eliminated, resulting in a unified primary matchmaking mode without time restrictions. This change aims to provide a more consistent and flexible gaming experience for all players.
MMR and Rank Adjustments
One of the key improvements is the immediate update of player badges upon significant MMR changes. This eliminates the previous delay and provides a more accurate reflection of a player’s current skill level. Additionally, the global MMR curve will be periodically adjusted to accommodate changes in the player population, cheater bans, and recalculations.
Hero-Specific MMR and Leaderboards
To enhance matchmaking accuracy, the system now incorporates Hero MMR. Each player will have a core MMR, and their MMR for specific heroes will be calculated as offsets from this core. This ensures that players are matched with opponents of similar skill levels for each hero they play. Leaderboards have also been introduced for each region, providing a competitive platform for players to track their progress and compare their skills with others.
Party Play and Match Quality
The update also introduces changes to party play. While parties of any size are now allowed, the system will adjust the potential MMR gain or loss based on the skill disparity within the party. This ensures fair matches and prevents high-skill players from dominating lower-skilled teammates. Additionally, the limit on high-MMR players in a party has been increased to three.
To maintain match quality, the system will prioritize matches with balanced skill levels and avoid low-quality matches, such as those occurring during off-peak hours. Players who prefer solo play can also opt to queue as such.
Additional Features
To further enhance the gaming experience, the update includes several new features. Players can now request lane swaps during the initial phase of the game, providing more flexibility in team strategies. Additionally, players can choose to be notified of rank-up events and view the average badge level of each team after the match.
Quickbuy
Along with the gameplay changes, many map changes were added in the November 21 patch notes in Deadlock. Here is a list of all the changes with their images:
Below is a group of changes bundled together that pairs reducing sustain abilities/items as well as anti-heal mechanics by some percentage (some things less than others depending on the specific circumstances of the ability):
Here are all the item changes from the latest Deadlock patch notes for November 21. This includes all the buffs and nerfs:
A new T3Weapon itemjoins the game calledSpellslinger Headshots. Requires Soul Shredder Bullets. Landing a headshot on enemy heroes increases your total Spirit Power by 3% for 12s. Cooldown 1.5s. Max stacks 12. Grants +12% Weapon Damage, +8% Spirit Amp/18% Spirit Lifesteal (component passive), and +150 Health.
Along with the changes, we have two new T3Spirit itemsadded to the Deadlock patch notes for November 21.
That is everything from the latest Deadlock update patch notes on November 21. Which part of the Deadlock update are you most excited to test out? Tell us in the comments below.
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