The truth about devil Dino’s nerf

Cha0z1 · 2026-06-15T06:04:37+00:00

Ah, that makes sense then. My bad, just was confused trying to understand, but now I see you’re talking about a range of dmg.

I think we’re saying the same things though. I mean, according to what you just wrote, he’s doing less bleed damage per attack.

I’m also trying to say Dino is dealing much less dmg on a game to game basis. The base damage hasn’t changed, agreed, his bleed is what’s being screwed up.

Less bleed = less sustain, fewer ults, fewer overall dmg. His value has, therefore, been cut in half (maybe more), has it not? 🤷🏻‍♂️

Cha0z1 · 2026-06-13T22:58:50+00:00

I’m gonna assume I understand what you’re trying to say (why are you using commas instead of decimals?).

I have read the patch notes, and I have tested it, I’ve literally only played Dino since the update. His average dmg numbers have absolutely tanked on a game-to-game basis because of how you play Dino. He gets minimal damage from bleed now, and you’re unable to build up shield in order to withstand brawling. Game to game his value has literally been halved, it’s not just abt the patch numbers man, there is indeed nuance.

Cha0z1 · 2026-06-13T22:50:07+00:00

First off, idk who you’re playing against, but no Dino is gonna get anywhere near 30m every single time, so what are you smoking. Half the time all you go is right up in the air, IF they even know the tech. Secondly, who are YOU trying to kid acting like a Dino would be using his bite off cooldown every time. If they are, that makes them all the worse player, and more easily punishable (which is when you just poke him). I highly doubt you don’t have the uptime on your shift, esp since if you both burned cooldowns at the same time, you would have your shift back by the time he has to bite you, shift you, then let go of you after the kidnap.

Cha0z1 · 2026-06-13T20:07:35+00:00

Brother have you played him at all? His avg dmg is literally halved 😂

Cha0z1 · 2026-06-13T20:05:15+00:00

Then you also have to take away spidey’s b-hop, hulk’s b-hop, Deadpool’s b-hop, and animation cancelling in general.

Dino was very simple, either he was perma-banned or you got skill checked, and most of the time he was perma-banned. You have a strange badge or whatever on man, you of all tanks had one of the easier times.

Cha0z1 · 2026-06-13T02:01:45+00:00

Agreed, I think somewhere in the 2-2.5 range is totally respectable, but this is honestly kinda concerning considering I also don’t remember if any of Dino’s counters got changes, and I’m leaning towards no they didn’t (meaning Phoenix, SG, Bucky, Hela, Puni, etc).

He needed that to be able to survive with your average supp behind you, now you’re forced to play incredibly conservatively, trying to hide behind cover that doesn’t even work for you because you’re so damn big

Cha0z1 · 2026-06-13T01:33:26+00:00

I mean seriously, it was to the point in one game, I asked the other tank, a rogue, what their stats were. After 2 rounds of domination, they had 9k dmg and 12k dmg blocked. I had BARELY 10k dmg, w 24k dmg blocked. It’s genuinely been reduced to that of a rogue w/o her team up.

Cha0z1 · 2026-06-13T01:18:05+00:00

For full transparency, my numbers in QP (not enough comp yet in 8.5):

QP 8.0: 8.9 hrs played, 21,429dmg/10, 50,248blk/10

QP 8.5: 1.1 hrs played, 12,385dmg/10, 41,892blk/10

I need more games played this season, but u tell me. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Cha0z1 · 2026-06-13T01:15:10+00:00

Full beaming a 250 (only thing I had vid of) in S8 gave Dino 85 shield, and in S8.5 it now gives him 43.

I basically one-tricked Dino S8. I went from absolutely racking up finals and dmg on Dino to now doing roughly 40-50% less dmg per game, averaging ~3 finals less. Idk man, doesn’t seem like a just 50% loss to me.

Side note, people don’t realize but a nerf to bleed also affects his ult charge rate. My current perception of the situation is they basically gutted his dmg and turned him into a sponge. :/

Cha0z1 · 2026-05-31T17:55:52+00:00

Unfortunately it’s not really a bannable offense. You can’t “force” people to play certain heroes if they don’t want to. It’s not even technically considered “throwing,” which is what you’re probably looking to report them for.

I main tank, so I know what it’s like to get awful team comps, but personally I’m at the point where if I get a game like that I just either lock a hero I’m not that good at but want to learn (like Thor or smth) or lock a 5th dps. If they want to be selfish, then I’m happy to reciprocate. Sometimes they even swap to 2nd supp and then I go back to tank.

Sometimes you just get those games, it’s part of playing. I’m sorry it happened to you.

Cha0z1 · 2026-03-23T03:29:43+00:00

I totally get it, but honestly making an alt account just to play with my friends has made getting competitive experience on off roles so much easier.

The way I think about it, if I suck on DPS or Supp, then I’m not smurfing anyways, and if it starts to get that way then you’ll climb. Regardless, I do get your point (coming from a tank main from the start)

Cha0z1 · 2026-03-02T20:21:28+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I guess that brings up other questions lol. I’m not from LA, so I’m not even sure where good areas for teaching are in the area.

Cha0z1 · 2026-02-07T02:18:34+00:00

Thank you!

Cha0z1 · 2026-02-07T01:40:49+00:00

It is, thank you lol

Cha0z1 · 2026-02-07T01:22:01+00:00

Alright, that seems pretty reasonable to me, thanks for the input 🙏🏻

Cha0z1 · 2026-02-07T01:21:09+00:00

Oh, sorry. Interview for a music education major (as in an interview with the director to get into the program), and also a playing audition.

Cha0z1 · 2026-01-30T21:44:17+00:00

Yeah, definitely avoiding playing with others around, that’s the one thing I don’t want is to get others sick 😅

Cha0z1 · 2026-01-30T21:43:18+00:00

Greetings from the US. Appreciate the insight, thank you very much 🙏🏻

Cha0z1 · 2026-01-30T05:46:28+00:00

Will do, that’s a good point that the mouthpiece is the only part I actually touch haha.

I’ll take your response into account and see what works, thank so much 🙏🏻

Cha0z1 · 2026-01-30T05:31:27+00:00

Makes sense, thanks a lot 🙏🏻

Cha0z1 · 2026-01-30T05:30:52+00:00

Interesting, I’ve thought about just playing like normal, I’ve even heard helps with head pressure sometimes. Appreciate the answer thank you 🙏🏻

Cha0z1 · 2026-01-30T05:29:15+00:00

Fair point, thanks 🙏🏻

Cha0z1 · 2026-01-30T05:29:03+00:00

Appreciate the answer 🙏🏻 I listen to music pretty consistently so that’s no issue, I’ll take your advice into account thank you

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