update · May 28, 2026

DEADLOCK Update Relocates the Urn and Buffs Runners

DEADLOCK's update moves the Urn drop-off point to the side lane under the bridge, extends contest timers, and grants mobility buffs to Urn runners.

Valve deployed an update for DEADLOCK focused on reworking Urn mechanics. The patch shifts drop-off locations, adjusts deposit timings, and alters stat bonuses for the player carrying the Urn.

Urn Location and Timing Adjustments

The Urn drop-off point moves from above the bridge in the middle lane to underneath the bridge in the side lane. When teams contest the Urn, the timer extension increases from 1.25 seconds to 3 seconds. Urn deposit timers for favored, neutral, and unfavored teams increase to 5, 10, and 15 seconds respectively, up from 3, 5, and 10 seconds. The pickup spot for a trailing team shifts to the old comeback drop-off locations, while comeback bullet and spirit resist auras drop from 50% to 35%.

Urn Runner Buffs

Urn runners no longer suffer from disabled sprint and now possess max sprint acceleration. Carrying the Urn grants flat bonuses of +2m Sprint, +1 Stamina, +10% Dash Distance, and +15% Stamina Regen. Teams that are behind receive an additional +4m Sprint bonus for their runner. Urn collision radius increases by 20%, alongside minor adjustments to holding timers and variables to accommodate the new drop-off location.

Why this patch matters

These changes make Urn runs faster for the carrier while giving defenders more time to react during contested deposits in the new side-lane location.