Blizzard released an Overwatch patch on October 13 that buffs Roadhog and Kiriko and nerfs Sombra, Doctrine and D.Mon, Esports.gg reported. The changes arrived one week after the start of Season 5, which brought reworks to both Roadhog and Sombra; as part of hers, Sombra moved from the damage role to support.
- Roadhog: Scrap Gun damage increased from 34 to 40; Take a Breather cooldown reduced from 2 to 1.25 seconds, its damage reduction raised from 35% to 40%, and its duration extended by 0.5 seconds.
- Sombra: Machine Pistol damage reduced from 7 to 6.5; Cyberspace explosion damage cut from 40 to 20, and its cooldown increased from 12 to 13 seconds.
- Kiriko: base health increased.
- D.Mon: base armor reduced.
- Doctrine: Eternal Scepter and Invigorating Drones nerfed.
According to Esports.gg, the Sombra changes drew criticism from parts of the Overwatch community, with some players arguing the nerfs went too far and others saying they made the hero less fun to play. The Roadhog buffs also frustrated players who felt the tank did not need them.
