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Patch of 8 January 2026

Season 20 (2025) · Vendetta

19 changes to 13 heroes8 better, 10 worse, 1 unclearPatch notes

Named in this patch

  • Showdown Shuffleevent
  • Quick Play HackedeventreturningAssault
  • Junkrat's Loot Huntevent

Standard modes 19 changes to 13 heroes

D.VaTank0 better, 1 worse, 0 unclear

Extended Boosters perk

  • Additional booster damage10040% (worse)
RoadhogTank1 better, 0 worse, 0 unclear

Whole Hog

  • Damage per pellet67 (better)
AsheDamage0 better, 1 worse, 1 unclear

Viper's Sting perk

  • Ammo gained21 (worse)

The Viper

  • One change without numbers
BastionDamage0 better, 1 worse, 0 unclear

Configuration: Recon

  • Damage2523 (worse)
FrejaDamage2 better, 0 worse, 0 unclear

Revdraw Crossbow primary fire

  • Maximum spread21.5° (better)

Take Aim

  • Impact damage3035 (better)
GenjiDamage1 better, 0 worse, 0 unclear

Shuriken

  • Ammo2430 (better)
SymmetraDamage0 better, 2 worse, 0 unclear

Photon Projector

  • Base projectile size0.50.4m (worse)

Teleporter

  • Base shield health250200 (worse)
VendettaDamage0 better, 3 worse, 0 unclear

Projected Edge

  • Damage8070 (worse)

Whirlwind Dash

  • Damage8070 (worse)

Raging Storm perk

  • Damage4035 (worse)
VentureDamage0 better, 1 worse, 0 unclear

Drill Dash

  • Radius2.42m (worse)
IllariSupport2 better, 0 worse, 0 unclear

Solar Rifle

  • Maximum damage7075 (better)
  • Minimum damage2025 (better)
LúcioSupport0 better, 1 worse, 0 unclear

Soundwave

  • Cooldown45s (worse)
MoiraSupport1 better, 0 worse, 0 unclear

Base values

  • Ultimate cost−7% (better)
ZenyattaSupport1 better, 0 worse, 0 unclear

Orb of Discord

  • Damage amplification2530% (better)

Not tied to a hero role passives, subroles, items and rules

Mini MaxingEvent

  • Health−30% (worse)

Damage PackEvent

  • Damage dealt+250% (better)

BerserkersEvent

  • Cooldowns−6% (better)

Hyper SpeedEvent

  • Movement speed+30% (better)

Sources

Names, pictures and icons
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Changes
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Better or worse
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Counters and reasons
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