Solomon: buffs, nerfs and change history

Solomon has 5 buffs, 6 nerfs, 7 adjustments, 1 addition and 1 fix in 2 of the 15 patches tracked for Deadlock; most recent change: 5 buffs, 6 nerfs, 7 adjustments and 1 fix in Deadlock: Halloween 2026 + Gameplay Update on Oct 30, 2026.

Last changed Oct 30, 2026 (2 days ago) in Deadlock: Halloween 2026 + Gameplay Update (Oct 30, 2026): Mixed

All 20 recorded changes are from the last 30 days.

Details

Solomon is a DL hero. 20 changes across 2 patches. Recorded Oct 9, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026, newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 15 most recent official updates for Deadlock, back to Jul 28, 2026, so counts cover that period only. Fixes, additions and removals are counted under other changes.

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Patches:Oct 30, 2026 · Oct 30, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 · Oct 9, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026Deadlock: Halloween 2026 + Gameplay Update (Oct 30, 2026)Buff 5Nerf 6+8 other changesOfficial notes ↗

Nerf

Solomon's gun now deals -20% headshot damage.

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Solomon: Gun now deals -20% headshot damage

Nerf

Base bullet damage
Solomon's base bullet damage decreases from 30 to 25.
Base bullet damage3025This is a nerf

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Solomon: Base bullet damage reduced from 30 to 25

Adjust

Solomon: polished slide animations, added new ability and item aim poses, and adjusted run-to-stop timing.

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Solomon: Polished slide animations, added new ability and item aim poses, and adjusted run-to-stop timing

Adjust

Setup Bishop · Square height
Square height on Solomon's Setup Bishop decreases from 4m to 1m.
Square height4m1mDirection not stated

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Solomon: Setup Bishop - Square height reduced from 4m to 1m

Buff

Setup Bishop · On Square spirit scaling
On Square spirit scaling on Solomon's Setup Bishop increases from 0.64 to 0.85.
On Square spirit scaling0.640.85Direction not stated

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Solomon: Setup Bishop - On Square spirit scaling increased from 0.64 to 0.85

Buff

Setup Bishop · T1
T1 on Solomon's Setup Bishop increases from +15% slow to +25%.
+15% slow→+25%

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Solomon: Setup Bishop - T1 increased from +15% slow to +25%

Adjust

Setup Bishop
Solomon's Setup Bishop: T3 Spirit Resist reduction is now applied on impact instead of by squares.

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Solomon: Setup Bishop - T3 Spirit Resist reduction is now applied on impact instead of by squares

Buff

Setup Bishop · T3
T3 on Solomon's Setup Bishop increases from -2.5% to -5% Spirit resist per stack.
-2.5%→-5% Spirit resist per stack

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Solomon: Setup Bishop - T3 increased from -2.5% to -5% Spirit Resist per stack (max reduction unchanged)

Nerf

Rook Battery · Damage scaling
Damage scaling on Solomon's Rook Battery decreases from 1.3 to 0.9.
Damage scaling1.30.9Direction not stated

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Solomon: Rook Battery - Damage scaling reduced from 1.3 to 0.9

Nerf

Rook Battery · T3
T3 on Solomon's Rook Battery decreases from -12s cooldown to -10s.
-12s cooldown→-10s

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Solomon: Rook Battery - T3 reduced from -12s cooldown to -10s

Nerf

Develop Queen · Cooldown
Cooldown on Solomon's Develop Queen increases from 210s to 240s.
Cooldown210s240sThis is a nerf

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Solomon: Develop Queen - Cooldown increased from 210s to 240s

Buff

Develop Queen · Damage scaling
Damage scaling on Solomon's Develop Queen increases from 1.4 to 1.6.
Damage scaling1.41.6Direction not stated

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Solomon: Develop Queen - Damage scaling increased from 1.4 to 1.6

Nerf

Develop Queen · Delay for stun tiles
Delay for stun tiles on Solomon's Develop Queen increases from 1s to 1.2s.
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Solomon: Develop Queen - Delay for stun tiles increased from 1s to 1.2s

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Develop Queen
Solomon's Develop Queen: improved warning effects on the stun tiles to make it clear its just those tiles rather than the full area.

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Solomon: Develop Queen - Improved warning effects on the stun tiles to make it clear its just those tiles rather than the full area

Fix

Develop Queen
Solomon's Develop Queen: fixed hitting things outside of the intended square volumes.

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Solomon: Develop Queen - Fixed hitting things outside of the intended square volumes

Adjust

Develop Queen
Solomon's Develop Queen: base ability now has the checkmate behavior for heroes under 100 Health (scales +5/boon).

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Solomon: Develop Queen - Base ability now has the checkmate behavior for heroes under 100 Health (scales +5/boon)

Adjust

Develop Queen
Solomon's Develop Queen: T2 now increases checkmate threshold by 150.

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Solomon: Develop Queen - T2 now increases checkmate threshold by 150

Buff

Move Piece · Range to grab pieces
Range to grab pieces on Solomon's Move Piece increases from 50m to 65m.
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Solomon: Move Piece - Range to grab pieces increased from 50m to 65m

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Move Piece
Solomon's Move Piece: improved placement: pieces no longer fall through geometry or end up under the map, land closer to where you aim, and can now be placed closer to walls and in hallways.

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Solomon: Move Piece - Improved placement: pieces no longer fall through geometry or end up under the map, land closer to where you aim, and can now be placed closer to walls and in hallways
Oct 9, 2026Deadlock: Make Your Move. (Oct 9, 2026)New 1Official notes ↗
New
Solomon is a new playable hero. His kit includes Setup Bishop, which plants damage dealers ahead of him and slides them across the streets; Kingside Knight, which protects allies and allows tactical retreats; Rook Battery, which charges forward and stalls enemies; and his ultimate, Develop Queen, which locks enemies down.
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Solomon is available in-game now
- With Setup Bishop he advances, planting his loyal damage dealers ahead of him and sliding them across the streets with ease.
- Kingside Knight comes into play when it's time for defense, granting protection to allies and making tactical retreats when needed.
- Rook Battery charges forward with great force, stalling enemies in their tracks.
- And with his final move, Develop Queen, he locks down his enemies in an ultimate checkmate.

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Solomon: frequently asked questions

When was Solomon last changed in Deadlock?

Oct 30, 2026, in Deadlock: Halloween 2026 + Gameplay Update: 5 buffs, 6 nerfs, 7 adjustments and 1 fix.

Was Solomon's latest change a buff or a nerf?

The latest recorded change (Oct 30, 2026) was mixed (buffs and nerfs).

How many times has Solomon been buffed or nerfed?

5 buffs and 6 nerfs across 2 patches from Oct 9, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026, out of the 15 patches Nerf Radar tracks for Deadlock.

What were Solomon's most recent buffs and nerfs?

Oct 30, 2026 (nerf): Solomon's gun now deals -20% headshot damage. Oct 30, 2026 (nerf): Solomon's base bullet damage decreases from 30 to 25. Oct 30, 2026 (buff): On Square spirit scaling on Solomon's Setup Bishop increases from 0.64 to 0.85.

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