Melee Lifesteal/Update history

Update	Changes
July 28, 2026	When hitting a trooper and a hero at the same time, it now always prioritizes healing off the hero
January 30, 2026	Light Melee cooldown penalty reduced from 2x to 1.5x.
July 4, 2025	Now has double cooldown when triggered via light melee.
May 8, 2025	Cost increased from 500 to 800 (Global item change). No longer grants +75 Bonus Health. No longer grants +3% Bullet resist. No longer also heals for 18% of Damage dealt. Flat heal increased from 90 to 100. Cooldown increased from 7.5s to 8s.
November 21, 2024	Lifesteal reduced from 20% to 18% Now grants +3% Bullet Resist
September 26, 2024	Melee Damage reduced from 13% to 12%. Heal vs non-heroes reduced from 40% to 30%.
September 12, 2024	Melee damage reduced from 15% to 13%.
August 29, 2024	Effectiveness vs non-heroes increased from 35% to 40%.
August 15, 2024	Heal effectiveness vs non-heroes increased from 25% to 35%. Health increased from +70 to +75.
August 1, 2024	Bonus health increased from +50 to +70.
July 18, 2024	Works against creeps for 25% effectiveness.
July 11, 2024	Cooldown reduced from 8s to 7s.
May 10, 2024	Cooldown reduced from 10s to 8s.