The latest patch for Heroes of the Storm has officially launched on the Public Test Realm (PTR), giving players a chance to test exciting new features and balance changes. If you encounter bugs during your play sessions, don’t forget to report them in the PTR Bug Report forum to help improve the game!

What’s New?

This patch not only brings visual and audio updates but also significant hero changes and balance tweaks intended to enhance gameplay. Read on to discover the most important updates!

General Updates

A fresh homescreen and startup music will greet players, promoting a vibrant atmosphere for your gaming sessions.

Hero Updates

Chromie

Talents:

Temporal Loop (Level 10): Now respects vision limitations, improving gameplay strategy.

Garrosh

Base:

Bloodthirst (W): This ability now also abides by vision limitations.

Talents:

Body Check (Level 1): Vision limitations now apply here as well.

Gul'dan

Base:

Drain Life (W): Adjusted to respect vision limits for improved gameplay integrity.

Kel'Thuzad

Talents:

Frost Blast (Level 10): This talent now honors vision limitations.

Major Balance Changes

ARAM Mode Adjustments:

Health and Mana regeneration during the same hero mode reduced from 8% to 3.2% per second.

Hearthstone ability can now be used without the burst heal effect.

Hero Focus:

Blaze: Damage adjustments aimed at balancing gameplay, including a cooldown increase and damage reductions across several abilities.

Cassia: Received a boost in basic attack damage and bonus damage from talents, enhancing her combat effectiveness.

Thrall: Upgraded base health and damage increases for his abilities allow for more robust gameplay.

Bug Fixes

The patch also addresses numerous bugs across many heroes. Here are a few highlights:

Medivh: Fixed issues ensuring more reliable portal functionality during gameplay.

Nazeebo: Resolved issues with the Ravenous Spirit ability ensuring it functions correctly.

Tracer: Corrected a bug affecting the healing score when using specific abilities.

Final Thoughts

This patch introduces a wealth of significant changes and fixes, aiming to create a more balanced and enjoyable experience for players. Dive into the PTR now to explore the updates!

Join the Conversation!

Don’t miss out on discussing the patch with fellow players. Head over to the official Heroes of the Storm forums to share your thoughts and experiences with these new updates. This is a great opportunity to connect with the community and get insider tips on mastering the new changes!