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Venator: change history

6 changes across 2 patches (Jul 28, 2026 to Sep 16, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for Deadlock, back to Jul 9, 2026.
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  1. Deadlock: Minor Update (Sep 16, 2026)Buff 2Official notes ↗
    Buff
    Venator's Ira Domini now works with Ricochet, and all of its shots bounce.
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    Venator: Ira Domini now works with Ricochet, all the shots will bounce
    Buff
    Venator's Ira Domini can now split shot, releasing 1 extra bolt on each side for 3 in total.
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    Venator: Ira Domini can now split shot (releases 1 extra bolt on each side, 3 total)
  2. Deadlock: Minor Update (Jul 28, 2026)Buff 2Nerf 2Official notes ↗
    Nerf
    Sprint speed
    Venator's sprint speed decreases from 1.5m to 1m.
    1.5m→1m
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    Venator: Sprint speed reduced from 1.5m to 1m
    Nerf
    Bullet falloff range
    Venator's bullet falloff range decreases from 20m–51m to 18m–47m.
    20m–51m→18m–47m
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    Venator: Bullet falloff range reduced from 20m-51m to 18m-47m
    Buff
    Venator's Ira Domini cooldown now starts immediately instead of after the ability ends.
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    Venator: Ira Domini cooldown no longer starts after the conclusion of the ability, now starts immediately
    Buff
    Ira Domini blessed stakes damage
    Blessed stakes damage on Venator's Ira Domini increases from 100 to 115.
    100→115
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    Venator: Ira Domini blessed stakes damage increased from 100 to 115

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