Feb 24, 2026
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2/5 Minor
Octane's Stim speed is reduced and the Fortified perk is removed from Stim Surge to address his "unhealthy" win rate.
Key Changes
- 1Removed 'Fortified' passive from Octane's Stim Surge
- 2Reduced the movement speed bonus provided by Octane's Stim
All Changes
👤Legends(2)
- nerfOctane: Removed 'Fortified' damage reduction from Stim Surge.
- nerfOctane: Reduced the speed boost provided by Stim (though it remains an increase compared to pre-27.0 values).
Summary
Octane Balance Adjustments
Following his recent rework, Octane has maintained a win rate and pick rate that developers deem unhealthy for the current meta. This update specifically targets his survivability and mobility by removing the Fortified attribute from Stim Surge and scaling back the speed boost provided by his Stim ability. Developers noted that while these nerfs are necessary, Octane's Stim speed remains higher than it was prior to version 27.0, preserving some of the utility from his recent update.