It looks like the recent nerfs to Tariq's lightning build hit a little too hard. Developer Chief Rebel has scheduled a hotfix for Fellowship on November 14 to walk back some of the changes and restore power to the hero after community feedback pointed out he was underperforming.
The maintenance is scheduled to begin between 9am and 10am CET on November 14, 2025. The core of this hotfix is a direct response to the previous patch, which seems to have gone too far in reducing Tariq's damage output.
Tariq's Lightning Build Gets a Jolt
For players who felt their Tariq builds were gutted, this hotfix brings some welcome news. The changes are targeted and significant, aiming to make his lightning and hammer abilities feel impactful again. Here are the specifics:
- Chain Lightning: Damage is being increased by 60%. The developers noted this is relative to its power before the recent nerf, meaning they are partially reverting the change rather than just adding a flat 60% to its currently weakened state.
- Schism Talent: This talent will now grant a +250% damage bonus to the next Skull Crusher or Hammer Storm, up from +200%. This makes the payoff for using Schism much more substantial.
One important heads-up: the in-game tooltip for the Schism talent won't reflect this new +250% value just yet. The text update is slated for a future patch, but the damage increase will be active after the hotfix on November 14.
What does this mean for Tariq mains?
This is a clear signal that the developers are actively monitoring balance and are willing to make rapid adjustments. If you shelved Tariq after the last patch, this hotfix is the reason to bring him back into your dungeon runs. The buffs should make his damage rotation feel much more effective, especially for builds centered around the Schism talent and his lightning abilities. It's a good time to get back in there and test out his restored power.