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2 changes across 1 patch (Oct 6, 2026), newest first.
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AdjustTanks with Damage Reduction and Overhealth abilities are now more likely to get Protects when they're using these abilities and being targeted instead of nearby allies.
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Tanks with Damage Reduction and Overhealth abilities are now more likely to get Protects when they're using these abilities and being targeted instead of nearby allies.
AdjustIncreased the cooldown and lowered the damage mitigation threshold for Protects with the intent of giving a wider variety of tanks a chance to earn Protects more often.Source line
Increased the cooldown and lowered the damage mitigation threshold for Protects with the intent of giving a wider variety of tanks a chance to earn Protects more often.
Other matches
1 more change in 1 patch, newest first.
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In-Combat Feedback Improvements
New Stat — Protects: Added a new stat to the game similar to Saves which tracks when a player has mitigated significant damage near allies. Players will be notified with a new Activity Feed callout when they successfully Protect (or are Protected by) a teammate. Additionally, there will be a new Daily Challenge centered around Protects.
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New Stat - Protects: Added a new stat to the game similar to Saves which tracks when a player has mitigated significant damage near allies. Players will be notified with a new Activity Feed callout when they successfully Protect (or are Protected by) a teammate. Additionally, there will be a new Daily Challenge centered around Protects.