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32 changes across 7 patches (Dec 15, 2025 to Jun 4, 2026), newest first.
Buff 9Nerf 5Adjust 15New 1Removed 2
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BuffSaltwater Shiv · CooldownCooldown on Slark's Saltwater Shiv decreases from 14/12/10/8s to 12/10.5/9/7.5s.14/12/10/8s→12/10.5/9/7.5s
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Cooldown decreased from 14/12/10/8s to 12/10.5/9/7.5s
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AdjustEssence Shift · DurationSlark's Essence Shift: Duration decreased from 12.5s + 2.5s per level to 10s + 2.5s per level.12.5s + 2.5s per level→10s + 2.5s per level
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Duration decreased from 12.5s + 2.5s per level to 10s + 2.5s per level
NerfTalents · Level 20 Talent Essence Shift DurationSlark's level 20 talent Essence Shift Duration decreases from +25s to +20s.+25s→+20sSource line
Level 20 Talent Essence Shift Duration decreased from +25s to +20s
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NerfShadow Dance · Bonus Movement SpeedBonus Movement Speed on Slark's Shadow Dance decreases from 24/36/48% to 20/30/40%.24/36/48%→20/30/40%
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Bonus Movement Speed decreased from 24/36/48% to 20/30/40%
AdjustTalentsLevel 20 Talent +1 Agility gain/stolen per Essence Shift Stack replaced with +25s Essence Shift Duration.Source line
Level 20 Talent +1 Agility gain/stolen per Essence Shift Stack replaced with +25s Essence Shift Duration
AdjustTalentsLevel 25 Talent +35s Essence Shift Duration replaced with +1 Agility gain/stolen per Essence Shift Stack.Source line
Level 25 Talent +35s Essence Shift Duration replaced with +1 Agility gain/stolen per Essence Shift Stack
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AdjustEssence Shift · DurationSlark's Essence Shift: Duration changed from 15s + 2.5s per level up to 12.5s + 2.5s per level.15s + 2.5s per level up→12.5s + 2.5s per level
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Duration changed from 15s + 2.5s per level up to 12.5s + 2.5s per level
- Info: Effective values are not changed
AdjustSaltwater ShivStacks now have independent durations and don't refresh previous ones.Source line
Stacks now have independent durations and don't refresh previous ones
NerfSaltwater Shiv · CooldownCooldown on Slark's Saltwater Shiv increases from 10/8/6/4s to 14/12/10/8s.10/8/6/4s→14/12/10/8sSource line
Cooldown increased from 10/8/6/4s to 14/12/10/8s
NerfSaltwater Shiv · Mana CostMana Cost on Slark's Saltwater Shiv increases from 20 to 25/30/35/40.20→25/30/35/40Source line
Mana Cost increased from 20 to 25/30/35/40
AdjustSaltwater ShivCast Range is now Slark's attack range + 50.Source line
Cast Range is now Slark's attack range + 50
3 more changes in this patch →BuffSaltwater Shiv · Stack Restoration StealStack Restoration Steal on Slark's Saltwater Shiv increases from 2/4/6/8% to 4/8/12/16%.2/4/6/8%→4/8/12/16%Source line
Stack Restoration Steal increased from 2/4/6/8% to 4/8/12/16%
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AdjustSaltwater Shiv · Stack Restoration StealStack Restoration Steal on Slark's Saltwater Shiv changes from 3/4/5/6% to 2/4/6/8%.3/4/5/6%→2/4/6/8%
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Stack Restoration Steal rescaled from 3/4/5/6% to 2/4/6/8%
BuffSaltwater Shiv · Stack Regen StealStack Regen Steal on Slark's Saltwater Shiv increases from 2/3/4/5 to 2/4/6/8.2/3/4/5→2/4/6/8Source line
Stack Regen Steal increased from 2/3/4/5 to 2/4/6/8
BuffSaltwater Shiv · Stack Speed StealStack Speed Steal on Slark's Saltwater Shiv increases from 2/3/4/5 to 2/4/6/8.2/3/4/5→2/4/6/8Source line
Stack Speed Steal increased from 2/3/4/5 to 2/4/6/8
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BuffSaltwater Shiv · DurationDuration on Slark's Saltwater Shiv increases from 6/8/10/12s to 12s.6/8/10/12s→12s
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Duration increased from 6/8/10/12s to 12s
AdjustSaltwater Shiv · Stack Regen StealStack Regen Steal on Slark's Saltwater Shiv changes from 3 to 2/3/4/5.3→2/3/4/5Source line
Stack Regen Steal rescaled from 3 to 2/3/4/5
AdjustSaltwater Shiv · Stack Speed StealStack Speed Steal on Slark's Saltwater Shiv changes from 3 to 2/3/4/5.3→2/3/4/5Source line
Stack Speed Steal rescaled from 3 to 2/3/4/5
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RemovedRemoved Leeching Leash and Dark Reef Renegade facets.
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Removed Leeching Leash and Dark Reef Renegade facets
RemovedRemoved Barracuda innate ability (effect moved to the Ultimate).Source line
Removed Barracuda innate ability (effect moved to the Ultimate)
AdjustEssence ShiftNow an innate ability. Passive, improves with Slark's level.Source line
Now an innate ability. Passive, improves with Slark's level
AdjustEssence Shift · DurationSlark's Essence Shift: Duration changed from 15/35/55/75s to 15s + 2.5s each time Slark levels up.15/35/55/75s→15s + 2.5s each time Slark levels upSource line
Duration rescaled from 15/35/55/75s to 15s + 2.5s each time Slark levels up
AdjustPounceNow applies 1/2/3/4 Essence Shift stacks when leashing an enemy hero.Source line
Now applies 1/2/3/4 Essence Shift stacks when leashing an enemy hero
5 more changes in this patch →NewSaltwater ShivNew basic ability. Passive, auto-cast attack modifier.Source line
New basic ability. Passive, auto-cast attack modifier
- Slark slices the target with his salty shiv, stealing 3 Movement Speed, 3 Health Regen and 3/4/5/6% Health Restoration from them with each attack. Subsequent use of Saltwater Shiv refreshes the duration of all shiv stacks. Steal duration: 6/8/10/12s. Mana Cost: 20. Cooldown: 10/8/6/4s
- Not Breakable. Disabled by Silence. Has no stack limit. Ignores attack backswing
- Enemies with Health Restoration below -100% will not lose health from health restoration sources