Stitches Gameplay Update

[@caraunio2542]

In awe at the size of this lad's voice

[@starsfalldown1234567]

I can see his left nipple. The room must be cold.

[@Anomaly-33]

absolute unit

[@sirduderave5783]

I see no wedding band.. Ladies and gents get on it.. Dudes hot af!!

[@danielaguirre5949]

I thought it was Jeff Kaplan but with a more strong toned voice

[@choonbox]

He's now an announcer. I'm so wet.

[@hominiid]

[L A R G E L A D]

[@vaellir6329]

the best nickname for him :D

[@Iad83]

Large Lad Donuts

[@tydal8549]

[A B S O L U T E U N I T]

[@Thescott16]

"Large Lad" is only for his default skins. Summer skins turns him into "Thiccboi"

[@monsieurbobblehead3854]

Absolute unit.

[@CharcoalTheCaracal]

I dont care what the charts say Activision... You will NOT stop Heroes Of The Storm. It is the only Blizzard game left i have fun in!

[@Rawrajishxc]

Activision probably doesn't want to touch HotS at all because it's not worth it to them.

[@Zambles]

sc2 coop is still really fun

[@dacecorleone]

its the worst project that blizzard have. created by idiots,so maybe activison should have an eye on it

[@Shadowiff]

They shouda thought about that twice when they removed matchmaking from the game, hence losing all the playerbase. NA is full of toxic people who refuse to improve at the game and help it grow.

[@ibrahimahmad8198]

If they touch it they will add items and separate levels for each player (basically make it like LOL and DOTA)

[@CaptainDugog]

But when can I use the Kevin announcer?!

[@tbar7423]

It's already in the game

[@XstylePheonyX]

Now?...

[@tbar7423]

@@XstylePheonyX since yesterday

[@huniverso]

Oh that guy didn't read the patch notes

[@XstylePheonyX]

@@tbar7423 I know, I was answering to the definitely not @Captain Obvious up there

[@thessop9439]

Pls dont give up on HotS pls. HotS is the best moba!

[@HiruxWorld]

I'll edit it for you. "In my opinion hots is the best moba"

[@MazeFrame]

While I agree HotS is the best moba, the game gets developed in no direction at all except towards a cliff. A good idea would be to make a roadmap, publish it and stick to it.

[@MrSplicer3]

I'm confused as to why you are saying this? They are still releasing content and updates.

[@thessop9439]

@@MrSplicer3 Heroes each 2 months, blizzard employees saying HotS is a failure... etc etc

[@CliffSturgeon]

@@HiruxWorld Clearly it's their opinion as they said it. Derp.

[@tubby1833]

Stitches with wave clear? Pally is gonna love this. Idk about the hook range though.

[@co28158]

I feel like they did it just for him.

[@HarmanSaluja]

Here's to hoping deathwing comes in soon too.🍻

[@odotawaissaku3755]

RIP GOD HANDS

[@H41030v3rki110ny0u]

Stitches already has great waveclear.. he is already one of the best for a tank... Stitches and Johanna being the best waveclear for tanks. Stitches Slam build, Johanna lvl 4 Blind talent.

[@1TotalJabroni]

Well 95% of Stitches I see go pure slam build - as they should - so I always think of Stitches as a damagey/waveclear tank. Stitch is not for sustain, he hooks to make plays and get kills and needs follow up burst so pure damage is the only way to build him to be viable and only in the right maps/comps. But anyways - I like the changes, making the waveclear more baseline and giving him utility. Good stuff.

[@Bnnblstr]

Hook range reduced... not sure how I feel bout that one

[@7LIBROS]

I feel ok, he is a warrior after all.

[@Wat3rDragon]

@@7LIBROS Exactly, warriors should be able to mess the opponents up with CC and map dominance, this reduces his ability to do that.. there was nothing wrong with his hook range anyway, learn to side step xD

[@zedudedaniel]

Well they wanted him to be less of a hookbot. Before, he was only really good for surviving a long time and for getting hooks. Now it's a supplement to a more traditional tank style.

[@Bnnblstr]

Meh... I don’t like moves that makes Charakters less unique but more alike... I mean overall I’d say it’s prob a healthy change... but that hook change... especially since they beforehand said they wouldn’t mess with that ability but the abilities that are boring... not sure how to feel bout it But I don’t wanna shittalk... stitches is my main and I played my fair share of a few hundred games with him... He will stay my main because I enjoy his kit and story.. Im just scared of a slippery slope that makes him more and more like other tanks... Thanks for your guys responses btw. :) My tummy feel funny

[@eget4144]

I am glad I wont be hooked from 1 screen away. Blizz THX for this change.

[@valtariarc4931]

Stitches want to play!

[@noahmartinez593]

"This large lad" XD

[@noahmartinez593]

More like this absolute unit

[@beniaminszwed1700]

Might come back to Hots for this, Stitches is my main

[@maxpower7113]

Kerrigan rework made me come back but Stitches still one of my favorite tanks.

[@daemontheory]

Permanent immunity to slows at 20? *Oh Jaina I got something to show ya*

[@dustinburnaman7148]

She is toxic AF to play against sometimes (I can speak because when I go on a losing streak I always hop on her for a guaranteed win), so this is awesome.

[@cosmicsilhouette3858]

@@dustinburnaman7148 when im on a losing streak i play artanis.

[@razrsrealm]

@@dustinburnaman7148 People need to stop saying 'toxic'.

[@bobedwards8896]

@@razrsrealm why?

[@rog69]

@@bobedwards8896 because its fkn dumb and pussyfies the game, git gud instead scrub

[@rivanianx]

Love what you've done with this Absolute Unit but I don't know how to feel about the hook range reduction.

[@theWilQ]

what about long range hook? is it still there at 16?

[@adreamingwolf]

Yea at 1:46 it looks like it's still there but I would guess that the range is reduced.

[@touchao]

@@adreamingwolf that just might be meat hook no?

[@adreamingwolf]

@@touchao Your moms a meat hook know what im saying? Jk but no that lvl 16 talent looks like fishing hook which is 40% increased range. If the base range is lower that means overall it's going to be less than it was.

[@touchao]

@@adreamingwolf Well the icon is purple which suggests that there's at least one other hook talent at level 16. my guess is that there's 3 hook talents at that level

[@adreamingwolf]

@@touchao You're right and that still leaves fishing hook up in the air.

[@Phantom288288]

Finally! His baseline slam was such a boring ability

[@Wyzai]

Waiting until lv16 for your first CC ability was such a pain. That change is very much welcome.

[@Phantom288288]

@@Wyzai agreed. I always think that slam slows baseline, then while playing I see that it's a talent and I look at slam and just see a very low damage, cone ability that doesn't nothing.

[@Wyzai]

@@Phantom288288 it was moderately good for clearing minions. basic attack damage on full wave

[@wraithflaire1639]

@@Wyzai I preferred the wretchling talent for wave clear/slow their wave and added hero damage. Leaving a wretchling to clear lane while I rush to objectives.

[@Broockle]

There is the slow Talent for the slam. That was basically mandatory to get.

[@GGnext.crazycro]

Hook range reduced :'( Stitches sad

[@juanarevalo3687]

Don't change Stitches hook range, I love to hook at max range :(

[@Werewolfkirby]

You know how it feels to be hooked do you not?

[@Myrdraall]

@@Werewolfkirby Detox, man

[@stefansommer7156]

Am I the only one who wants a remake of Tyrael? His trait was trash right from the beginning

[@eget4144]

That trait is still around because it looks cool.

[@nobeluser8639]

I'm still sitting around for my chen rework

[@ribiselkuchen87]

i think he's fine tbh. great meele supporter (with the lvl 7 even better) one great ult that can save the day, one fun ult, potential boss control with holy ground and with the "wormhohle" talent actually fun to play. this guy is often overlooked. maybe a little more pepper to his auto's. but i think he's good in doing what he's ment to do.

[@SireAymeri]

He doesnt feel like an archangel of justice with his current kit, a full rework could be fun on him.

[@hellfrozenphoenix13]

Reworking his trait would do enough for me. Perhaps giving him some kind of buff based around how much damage is going around (armor when allies are hurt, attack damage when enemies are) or an activated trait that does damage and has a long cd but is reduced by allies getting hurt. Things like that. Make his trait feel like an angel of wrath, not a kog maw passive.

[@lunawater10]

Thanks for the work on this HOTS! This is the only moba that stuck with me and my personal taste. I'm really appreciative of the thing's y'all do. Happy Holidays!

[@Rane7685]

You nerfed the hook range!!!why would you do that? Level 16 is where is was all at. Pulling off max range hooks on moving targets is some of the most satisfying stuff you can do in the game

[@touchao]

There is a marginal advantage to the shorter hook that I'm sure most people have missed: you'll be able to retrieve the hook faster and regain your ability to move and cast your other abilities again. This is especially useful should you miss.

[@monowhite7989]

Reduced Hooks Range? No “extra long” hook talent? Wtf Blizzard?

[@gruntgrunty8170]

Wait they removed fishing hook ? :(

[@Mezer_PoE]

@Sebastian Vertoua It was toxic and needed to be nerfed. Being out of position and getting hooked? Sure. Being out of stitches vision range and being hooked an extra 50 units away? Not fun.

[@Shadowiff]

What are you talking about. Hook range is one of the more toxic talents in the game. What are you gonna do, pull some across the map into forts then win a 4v5 fight after? Pathetic way to win

[@Enger1]

@@Mezer_PoE Toxic wtf are you talking about

[@Mezer_PoE]

@@Enger1 Here comes the bronze 1 HL player

[@Aeronor2001]

I can't believe that after all these years the flies still clip through his neck

[@Aganie.]

Awesome rework on Reghar, now you guys can do stitches

[@holaholahoy]

Love that they've used the Duskwood theme to this video :D

[@winguard258]

Give him Roadhog skin from Overwatch !

[@graog123]

and vica versa

[@w0x842]

ye but what should give in cleaver weapon? i guess a roadhog weapon for melee xD

[@eugen7266]

Explain how would look the animation of gorge on a stichees with roadhog skin

[@Reknilador]

Been playing since the 2015 beta and haven't stopped, dont kill Heroes of the Storm !!

[@medivh1035]

I just hope they do somthing about medivh.... Force of will on 9s CD is really painful, and l played like 500 games of medivh... They got to stop ruin my plays... They ruined Tassadar, l hope not medivh

[@MangaGamified]

You don't raise a death flag just like that.

[@medivh1035]

@@MangaGamified l mean they also ruined kelthuzad.... The changed they made to hungering cold at level 16 was devastating. So l started playing Zeratul instead. Easier to play, just as good damage, and unbelieveable instant and sustained self healing... I just hope same dumb thing won't happen to Zeratul

[@mreliteliving]

Thumbs up for "Large Lad!"

[@dustinjones7458]

The eternal cycle of Stitches design comes full circle. NOW EVERYONE MUST PLAY WITH STITCHES!

[@CongaYT]

Who cares about stitches updates when Janitor Leoric just dropped

[@user-gc4xg9fp2f]

This guy is like thresh , tahm kench and singed in one , you already know ill main him

[@DaRealAnti]

I hope he is not weaker now, I still play him on ranked play

[@xxtardelixxable]

The only thing that made him strong is nerfed to the ground, and you ask if he is still strong?? No he isnt, he is bottom tier now

[@chemykl]

@@xxtardelixxable Hook isn't the only thing that made him strong but it is his signature move so off choice to nerf it

[@xxtardelixxable]

@@chemykl pretty much was his strongest point, he had no slow unless you choose the trait later, not so huge health pool..

[@monsieurbobblehead3854]

In awe at the size of this lad. Absolute unit.

[@KOJITAHBAWZ]

BLIZZARD HERE BY THE WAY WE NERFED CHEN

[@LFanimes333]

Protokoji CHEN NEDDS BUFFS, he is in the worst tier list position, just look...

[@KOJITAHBAWZ]

@@LFanimes333 sarcasm Google it its a fun Word

[@Lucitaur]

I hope his Q range didn't suffer too much since it's the most fun part of his kit. :/

[@LiranBarsisa]

0:12 "the dev team wanted to put more focus on the warrior's utilitiy..more hook talents" 1:20 "the range has been reduced" ...

[@eduardomartins701]

and it has more talents , i dont see a problem

[@NidgeDFX]

0:26 Tyhcus loves this update :p

[@CubiStudios]

“His in your face style gameplay” No, no, I like Stitches further back than my back line for those snipe hooks baby.

[@deadpwner99]

well that isnt how a tank should be played. also the hook was super toxic ability that just was able to pick people off from half way across the map

[@tuxedobob2]

He plays both ways. If you can snipe a hook, yeah, do it. In a team fight, you're being a meat shield.

[@rog69]

Deadpwner99 , The undead master stfu noob toxic this toxic that learn to play scrub

[@bonzathebear7289]

@@rog69 look, we found another one

[@gabrielmora4508]

@@rog69 what is your problem dude?

[@VikingZX]

I like it! Switching the baseline attribute to his attacks makes a lot more sense!

[@Sinclairelim]

all good but... What about Tassadar? :( He really needs a rework.

[@lukebarnett2898]

But I like my Tassadar just the way he is. Jack of all trades, master of None.

[@dustinburnaman7148]

No one needs a rework more than Chen in the current state of the game. NO ONE.

[@lukebarnett2898]

@@dustinburnaman7148 Agreed, Chen is really good at giving quest stacks, and not much else

[@samarmstrong3651]

All in a matter of time (I hope). Currently they're coming out with Stitches and Sylv reworks. I'm praying Tass and Chen are next. They fixed Jimmy, so I'm fairly confident they'll do it for them too.

[@MayhemPenguin]

@@samarmstrong3651 Tass is fine, they need to look at illi

[@ethanaleman]

Hey Kevin! Recently saw you in Hero's Storm Carbot video.

[@DudeRetro]

Too bad hots isn’t on my phone lol

[@rawcoustic1718]

lol that diablo reference

[@eget4144]

don't you have pc?

[@DudeRetro]

Ege T pc is so outdated, phones are the future of gaming! 😂

[@Suchineme]

You think you want it, but you dont

[@brokeangryjerry9605]

*no dont give them ideas*

[@czikkanhardt4750]

Nice additions. Stitches has always had what I legitimately consider to be the single best talent tree HotS. These somehow make it even better.

[@kael13]

Why do people say HotS is a dead game? It's still great fun.

[@DetroitMuscle]

because you can't play it alone without it being a complete waste of time. the game is only bearable if you play in premade groups.

[@GhullieUser]

@@DetroitMuscle So just like any other moba?

[@gyrhunt]

Still fun, I enjoy it, but yeah the matches are starting to take longer to queue, fewer people, the most vocal of those just complain, and a nitpick but Genji still has 100% pick/ban and nothings been done. That's why they say it.

[@Neon_Nyanian]

I dunno, I can just ready up for an AI match if no one's on and I've got quests. I get some random people. It's usually good, mindless fun.

[@CloudianMH]

because the game has been relativily poor since launch. It has always been a waste of time to play with very little high points in the gameplay. You basically turn your brain off hit map objectives and then the game is over and you have nothing to show for it. I played for 4 years and I never felt like I ever had "fun" it was just some weird competitive drive making me wanna push to be better. They make bad maps and try too hard to control the flow of the game experience and people are just slwoly getting fed up. This game has always had the largest potential. But the team working on it do not have what it takes plain and simple. It stil looks great, and feels nice to play but the core game experience is just not great and that could really be helped by simply having GOOD MAPS. when the game was first coming out they planned to release the map tools to the public like SC1~2 wc2~3 but they never did and that was the single biggest mistake they have ever made.

[@abcdefg2120]

What effect will this have on Stitch’s pull party? Reduced pool size?

[@vanillacokejunky]

great question

[@Hier00]

That's all great, but when are you going to make Gazlowe not completely terrible?

[@TheGuzdar]

lol gazlowe isn't terrible slow turrets rekt face

[@Hier00]

@@TheGuzdar He is among the worst heroes in the game. There's just no denying that.

[@rog69]

@@Hier00 u fkn suck at gaz u fkn scrub uninstall asap pls gg

[@LaserDeath007]

Haha Gazlowe is one of the best hero in the game

[@fromundaman]

You misspelled Probius

[@chohsena627]

The memes that could be had with even just the first half of a second from this video; that intro expression is priceless! LOL.

[@chohsena627]

They clearly turned him on at the start of recording this video! Kevin is a robot, I think this is confirmation enough.

[@ericsilva6787]

We want old garden back

[@bonzathebear7289]

you say that, but i loved the old garden, and after playing the new one I loved that too.

[@ericsilva6787]

@@bonzathebear7289 I don't hate new garden, I just miss having the vehicle terror mechanic

[@GameFuMaster]

@@ericsilva6787 nerf old garden and then it would be fine to bring it back. But also buff Dragon Shrine while you're at it.

[@ducky2379]

@@ericsilva6787 Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@llynellyn]

Sadly the rework to garden was a necessity due to average player skill dropping so much over the years, the terror was a really important vehicle (probably the most important in the game) and having it wasted by idiots could outright throw matches. It's just a natural progression of a game like this, every year the average player skill drops because most people interested/enthusiastic about the game are already playing so the new influx of players are less interested and less motivated to learn/get good than the ones the year before were.

[@pptuxababysgirl462]

Kevin u are doing a great working being dev of HotS, thanks!!

[@toky9160]

Dont touch Sylvanas, Stitches was also just fine, there are other heroes, that would really need rework. Not these.

[@Suchti0352]

a Sylvanas rework is already confirmed,they're going to make her a full assassin

[@Aeroxima]

Ugh.. so are they just going to remove abathur entirely? Maybe make him a giant zergling? Please don't turn this into just another LoL

[@gondie2122]

I love everything here and the new updates to older heroes. I also like how they are doing more voice packs of newer heroes as well, it would be cool to have a lost vikings voice pack or even a Cho'Gall voice pack to hear them bicker back and forth. :D

[@JotaDeeMeO]

Looks good! Can't wait to see Sylvs!

[@EliasSchnetzer]

Noooo pls don't rework Sylvanas!

[@BOSHKOB]

@@EliasSchnetzer But they are :)

[@EliasSchnetzer]

@@BOSHKOB But why? It's nothing wrong with my Sylvs..

[@saarabazdriftinginvestamig8434]

@@EliasSchnetzer because Sylvanas only gets played because of her trait gimmick, and that's not good at all

[@EliasSchnetzer]

@@saarabazdriftinginvestamig8434 For me she is a lot of fun to play

[@SwecrafterSlom]

Awesome changes! I love the W slam changes and the talents sounds promising!

[@wraithflaire1639]

I might actually start using slam talents.

[@matthewconnolly3896]

Don't reduce the range on hook

[@OldWorldFool]

I am in awe at the size of this absolute unit

[@Xweiyiq]

But did he need it?

[@zephyrsaix8319]

Twych he totally did

[@horner385]

Yes he did need this

[@flickthestuff]

I really feel like he performed pretty well in the current meta

[@Aganie.]

Still waiting on my reghar rework

[@Vhailor_Mithras]

Vile gas was especially weak before. And he really has no mobility at all, so immunity to slows will help a lot.

[@shnowman2364]

This guy has got to be one of the best narrators out there.

[@CsStoker]

So they are addressing the excess of mobility that the game is suffering right now

[@samarmstrong3651]

Thats actually a good point I hadn't realized before

[@LegsON]

By making Stitches mobile? :D

[@samarmstrong3651]

@@LegsON No, making him more frontline and giving him a slow. Now he's can snag that Genji as he dashes past and trim his speed a bit.

[@LegsON]

@@samarmstrong3651 I was kidding. :) That's really good they're doing this.

[@FatedMusic]

Lookin' good, Stitches.

[@Swat440]

You are nerfing The Most fun ability in the game. Im disappointet

[@chemykl]

Bad call by Blizzard imo. Another decision based on Blizzard making choices based on Riot's failed "anti-fun" philosophy I bet, if I am right then they nerfed it because low end players can't play around hooks and get very angry after getting hit by long range hooks over and over again, hence the ability is "anti-fun" to play against. The thing is balancing the game around low end players is bad idea most of the time and "anti-fun" abilities are usually very fun for the person who gets to use them as well as game spectators, Riot learned this and Blizzard will too, hopefully before HoTS dies on the operating table...

[@xPandamon]

@@chemykl It's not a bad call it's a neccesary change. Stitches hook was a pretty disgusting ability for way to long, with way to much range even without the extra range talent. They made his kit stronger in other parts and that's more than enough to make up for it. By the way higher elo players won't really get hit by long range hooks anyways so it doesn't even change a thing for them. They will be thankful for the Slam slow and the new passive.

[@Kroban_d4c]

They buffed a lot that hook, read the talents before commenting, please, thx

[@demidragon8111]

love the changes and hook changes! Makes stitches a more fun hero with his slam and gas upgrades

[@Pinky-0-1-0]

Did you just nerf my absolute unit by reducing his hook range, and changing vile gas to be used during the auto attacks? Blizzard why?

[@catnium]

your absolute unit ?

[@Broockle]

I think they buffed the Passive. Especially for team fight purposes.

[@surachizeyureski3030]

@@catnium I believe its slang for his male part. Something about cutting inches off and firing off at any aggression #shrug

[@Kroban_d4c]

Read the talents before commenting pls, thx

[@StayVCA98]

Wait, again i almost forgot, does he still spread poison when he's being attacked? Hopefully so.... But if not its ok!!

[@vanillacokejunky]

No. This is being changed from "get hit" to "make a hit". They want you to be more active instead of just standing around farting. It sort of makes sense, because ranged characters attacking him from afar would not be affected by the poison.

[@voiavictor]

Kevin, how about you ask blizzard to make uther playable again??

[@samarmstrong3651]

Umm, he is...

[@nguyentheanh3534]

@@samarmstrong3651 no he's not, his healing power is actually the lowest right now after tyrande's rework, only better than tass (which doesn't heal at all but that's another story)

[@samarmstrong3651]

@@nguyentheanh3534 hmm... I'll have to take another look at him. I've always considered him decent. Maybe not meta, but good.

[@vanillacokejunky]

I have played Uther since the alpha and I always considered the removal of his Sprint to be crippling. The recent change to increase his single target stun duration is a step in the right direction. I think his numbers could be tweaked to push him a little bit higher, but I don't think he needs any sort of mass redesign. Things like increasing the heal amount, decreasing the cooldown, and decreasing the mana cost of his 2 heals would go a long way. He is "playable", he is just not a Top 5 healer at the moment.

[@FellishBeast]

Keep up the great work, HotS team! You guys are the best devs at Blizz! :) P.S. When do we get custom game browser with custom settings/brawls and a map editor?

[@GaoxinKhan]

Yeah, why dont we reduce the range of that one skill that made this hero fun to play.

[@hisokamorow6709]

But a nightmare to play against a good one. There has to be a trade, in order to take him from the niche role of pulling some dude to your team, to a more "in your face" more rounded to suit his role as a tank. They had to reduce the hook range, it's kind obvious if u think about it.

[@eduardomartins701]

they gave alot of new talents for the hook but sure focus on the nerf that you dont even know the nubers

[@vladtheimpaler9577]

I thought he would be younger with that kind of soothing voice.

[@SimpleReally]

Every couple of months I relog Hots and see my main (vikings) still have the same outdated talents every since they got nerfed nearly 3 years ago

[@hisokamorow6709]

TLV is a gag hero and u know it.

[@co28158]

No sympathy - Chen mains

[@meduckie1143]

@@co28158My highest 2 characters are Chen and Lost Vikings. I love both of them so much dammit! Honestly, Chen needed a rework more than Stitches.

[@co28158]

Meduckie Kieran I feel like they don’t know what to do with Chen anymore

[@eget4144]

Watch turk at twich for TLV wins.

[@RiccardoC]

Did you forget to put the background music on this one?

[@XmadbeastX]

Wow!

[@sobmadrox]

Looks good! Played Stitches since Alpha, he is overdue this.

[@ChicoSpeaks]

speaking of reworks....Tracer? Contrary to to what everyone says, no one is already Tracer...

[@Kishimpl]

.......what?

[@diegozamudio5978]

@@Kishimpl Not many people play tracer rn and to "no one is already tracer" he is referring to the popular song "I am already Tracer", look it up on youtube, thanks.

[@rog69]

tracer needs more hp and regen and a bit more dmg then she will be okay :)

[@Kroban_d4c]

Everyone is Genji rn lol

[@Teasebag]

All I heard was you’re reducing the range of hook...

[@freetimechannel1465]

I tried to master Illidan but he is outclassed by everyone so Blizzard pls rework him pleaaaasssseee!!!!!!

[@freetimechannel1465]

@356designer bro,there is a rework Idea on Google you should read it (very interesting)

[@nahuelveliz1189]

I am master with illidan (only illidan), but he need a rework.

[@MayhemPenguin]

@356designer Don't get so defensive, he was just making a suggestion

[@That_Doctor_Del_Fella]

They already reworked him. They retconned his lore.

[@eget4144]

He dont need rework. He was the stongest* hero I see in hots after his current reworked kit. He got nerfs. *Only other candidate was li ming release: ess of johan bullshit

[@grellish]

When will you start to rework heroes that actualy need it?

[@gaborvandor3662]

How about not nerfing the hook range hm Kevin? I play this game for fun, not for pro league balance.

[@NoemiQueen]

Yea, how about it Kevin?? #nofun

[@Someone-xn6yh]

Kevin, you shouldn't be working as a hero designer anymore.

[@tahilpadia]

1:16 Is the most glorious play.

[@DetroitMuscle]

Another pointless rework to an already fine hero. WHY?!!

[@Someone-xn6yh]

Lmao, literally the oldest and most outdated hero in the game.

[@nilskarlsson8911]

0:59 I guess that's Blizzards response to if they'll do anything with Illidans kit

[@Liger_Rusto]

I'm glad, they reducted his hook range, was afraid for a bit that we get the OP Beta stitches back.

[@Emi_Tempi]

I wanted to play stiches. Now I want it *even more* .

[@Lazerdiller]

BOOOOOOOOOOH!!! DONT REDUCE HOOK LENGTH! STITCHES HOOK ISN’T OP AND LONG HOOKING WITH HIM IS MY FAVOURITE THING IN GAME - IT REQUIRES POSITION AWARENESS AND AWARENESS OF MINIONS. SHORT HOOKS ARE BORING AND TOO EASY TO LAND!

[@SaikaVa]

In what gym is Kevin going?

[@HappyFews]

Hook range reduced: another destroyed hero.

[@eduardomartins701]

they gave alot of new talents for the hook but sure focus on the nerf that you dont even know the nubers

[@HappyFews]

It will be meaningful or it would be useless. And it's not what Stitches needed. In fact, he wasn't in need of any change.

[@gabrielmora4508]

@@HappyFews his talent tree was terrible. I'm glad they are taking a look at him as he had one build only and if he didn't take it, his slam was incredibly weak.

[@vanillacokejunky]

on the fence. you can't say he's destroyed quite yet - it just might make his increased range talent mandatory now... we'll have to wait and see. don't cry before you try~

[@Aeroxima]

​@@eduardomartins701 It's not just about numbers and winning, utility, plays, and making fun interesting things happen is something some of us care about. If the game is just about damage numbers, there's nothing really interesting or strategic going on there, and it's not fun to watch or cast.

[@kwagmier82]

the update to stitches looks promising. I'm only concerned with the comments of lower range on hook.

[@Warbud2]

Why nerf the hook range , that's like the fun part of his kit.

[@emir0n]

Interesting update ... but when will the QM be finally fixed ?!

[@Varinz]

Finally! I love Stitches, but the only thing he had going for him was his durability. Against ranged heroes, he was toast. Especially if you missed with the hook.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Stitches sure is a *large lad*. Nice update dudes and dudettes!

[@macderobo]

Not the update I was looking for, but I'll accept this.

[@thiagof9481]

Seems cool, I'm looking forward to it

[@XainRussell]

When can we expect a Chen rework? I’d like to see him be a bit closer to how Brewmasters work in WoW, with how Stagger and the brews work.

[@onurbaris5942]

Use the purifying brew talent and the kick talents he's perfectly fine. Stagger would make him too healer intensive. Wow BM in pvp is garbage.

[@vladtheimpaler9577]

Man I'm in love with those puns

[@MetAlexTHVK]

So... any chance we can get a rework of Chen now that almost every team comp is gonna have stuns and shoves and sleeps and pulls?

[@AH-nc6vv]

With all that's going on at Blizzard, I'm really glad the HotS team is still doing such a good job. They listen to their fans, they make fantastic content, they overhaul whole characters and maps and I haven't seen them fail at it yet. Everyone is balanced but you still get those feelings on any hero when you just dominate that you're crazy OP; in the perfect way. It feels deserved, like you earned it. Rambling aside, seriously, thanks for the good work, HotS team.

[@TheCbrown146]

Do you have more playmates for stitches to 'smash'

[@Thescott16]

I like these changes, some nice QoL here, but I really hope we still have the Q talents for extended range and hook 2 targets.

[@GotchaGames]

Yay Stitches update! Though I did love his current form. Looking forward to it though!

[@Giammy1109]

Aww I am sad because I loved the level 20 talent Cannibalism (per auto-attack he heald for 5% of his total health) Stiches is sad 😭😭

[@xXWravynXx]

"Hook some new friends for him to smash" Blizzard at it again with the innuendo XD

[@FoodTechLife]

That flame surrounding him should be a green or purple stench.