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Noli Patch History: All Buffs and Nerfs

Keep track of every balance change to Noli since his release! This comprehensive patch history documents all buffs, nerfs, and adjustments from the initial Noli Update (v3.0.0) in July 2025 through subsequent patches.


📅 Patch Timeline Overview

DateUpdateSummary
July 11, 2025Noli Update (v3.0.0)Noli released as new killer
September 2025Balance PatchMajor Noli buffs

🎮 Noli Update (Version 3.0.0) — July 11, 2025

This major update introduced Noli as a new playable killer, along with new maps, skins, and various game changes.

Noli's Initial Release Stats

Character Design:

  • Half-human, half-void appearance
  • Glitchy, cosmic distortion visual effects
  • Based on the classic Roblox myth corrupted by the Void Star

Original Abilities at Launch

Passive: Prankster

FeatureDescription
EffectSpawns fake generators on the map
SynergyCompleting fake generators builds hallucination faster on survivors

Hallucination System

LevelEffect
Stack 1Fake generators appear more frequently
Stack 2Decoy Noli illusions spawn
Stack 3Illusionary clones appear to deal damage (but don't actually hurt)

Normal Attack: Stab

StatValue (at Launch)
Windup0.4 seconds
TypeFast stab attack
CooldownShort

Ability 1: Void Rush

StatValue
TypeTwo-part dash ability
First HitDeals damage + applies hallucination stacks
Second Hit (Slam)30-40 damage, stuns survivor

Ability 2: Nova

StatValue (at Launch)
TypeThrowable explosive
StartupHas wind-up animation
DetonationExplodes on wall or survivor contact
Radius23 studs

Ability 3: Observant

FeatureDescription
TypeGenerator teleport
CooldownStarts on cooldown at match beginning
EffectTeleport to any generator on the map

Other Changes in Version 3.0.0

New Content

CategoryAdditions
New MapsTempest, Work at a Pizza Place
Map ReworksPlanet Voss, Game Lobby
New EmotesTUFF, TVTIME, Static, Best Survivor, Bye Bye, Chicken Dance, Virtual Insanity
New SkinsMultiple skins for Noli, Elliot, TwoTime, Dusekkar, Taph, Chance, Guest, Noob, Builderman, 007n7

New Achievements

  • "A Captain and his Ship"
  • "ITS! T! V! TIMEEE!!"
  • "For the outcome is already decided"
  • "Time for some murder >:D"
  • "Years in the future, but not many..."

Quality of Life Changes

  • Added in-game rules tab
  • Updated killer descriptions to include terror radius
  • Removed misleading passive descriptions

⚡ September 2025 Balance Patch

After the community considered Noli underpowered compared to other killers, the developers released a significant buff patch.

Noli Buffs 🟢

Stab (Basic Attack) Buffs

StatBeforeAfterChange
Windup0.4 seconds0.3 seconds-0.1s faster
Hitbox PositionOriginal+1 stud forwardBetter reach

💡 Impact: Faster attack speed makes Noli more threatening in close combat.


Void Rush Buffs

ChangeDetails
Chain Damage BonusNow deals extra +3.5 damage for every survivor chained off of
StackingNo stated limit to this bonus

Example:

  • Chain 1 survivor → +3.5 bonus damage
  • Chain 2 survivors → +7.0 bonus damage
  • Chain 3 survivors → +10.5 bonus damage

💡 Impact: Rewards aggressive play and chaining multiple survivors. Significantly increases team-wipe potential.


Nova Buffs

StatBeforeAfterChange
Explosion HitboxUnknown shapeSphereMore consistent
Radius23 studs26 studs+3 studs larger
Barrier CollisionHit invisible barriersNo longer hitsMore reliable
Slowness EffectFixedScales with distanceDynamic effect

💡 Impact: Nova is now significantly more reliable and harder to dodge, with a larger blast radius and consistent spherical hitbox.


Fake Generator Changes

AspectChange
Face VisibilityNow more visible
Face SizeNow smaller
Face PositionNow randomized

💡 Impact: Fake generators are slightly easier to identify, but the randomized position adds unpredictability. Overall a minor balance adjustment.


Summary of September 2025 Noli Changes

AbilityChange TypeDetails
Stab🟢 BuffFaster windup (0.4s → 0.3s), hitbox moved forward
Void Rush🟢 Buff+3.5 damage per chained survivor (no limit)
Nova🟢 BuffSpherical hitbox, +3 stud radius, no invisible barriers
Fake Gens⚖️ AdjustMore visible but randomized face position

📊 Current Noli Stats (Post-Patches)

Based on all updates through September 2025:

StatCurrent Value
Health1,111
Walk Speed7.5
Sprint Speed27.5
Stamina110
Stab Windup0.3 seconds
Void Rush Damage10 (first hit) + 30 (slam) + chain bonus
Nova Radius26 studs
Nova Damage15
Observant Cooldown30 seconds (25s at match start)

🔄 Related Changes to Other Characters

Changes Affecting Noli Matchups (v3.0.0)

Dusekkar Changes:

  • Can now sprint during spawn protection and Plasma Beam
  • Spawn protection range: 95 studs
  • Spawn protection duration: 10s → 4.5s
  • Spawn protection cooldown: 35s → 30s
  • Plasma Beam grants 20 overhealth

007n7 Changes:

  • Clone is now highlighted to 007n7 while active
  • Chase theme plays when chasing the clone

1x1x1x1 Changes:

  • RTR speed on hit capped at Speed I (was Speed III)
  • Mass Infection and Entanglement end lag heavily reduced
  • Survivors freed from Entanglement after 3 seconds automatically
  • Unstable Eye: Speed/blindness duration 6.5s → 5s
  • Unstable Eye: Aura read duration 5s → 7s

Related to September 2025 Patch

Taph Nerfs:

  • For every other Taph alive, negative status effects from tripwire and subspace shortened by 0.3-0.35 seconds
  • This indirectly makes Noli relatively stronger in matches with multiple Taphs

📈 Noli's Balance Journey

Pre-September 2025

AspectCommunity Perception
Overall TierLow A / High B tier
WeaknessConsidered underpowered
Main IssuesSlow stab, small Nova radius, low chain reward

Post-September 2025

AspectCommunity Perception
Overall TierMid-High A tier / Low S tier
StrengthStrong chase potential, better team-fight capability
Key ImprovementsFaster attacks, better Nova, rewarding chains

🔮 What to Expect Next

Based on community feedback and developer patterns, potential future changes could include:

Possible ChangeLikelihoodReasoning
Observant adjustmentsMediumCooldown or hallucination distance tweaks
Void Rush capLowChain bonus may get limited if too powerful
Nova fine-tuningMediumRadius or slowness scaling adjustments
New skinsHighContinued cosmetic additions expected

⚠️ Note: These are community speculations, not confirmed changes!


✅ Summary

Noli's balance journey shows the developers' commitment to making every killer viable:

  1. July 2025: Released in v3.0.0 with unique hallucination mechanics
  2. Community Feedback: Players found Noli underpowered compared to other killers
  3. September 2025: Significant buffs to Stab, Void Rush, and Nova
  4. Current State: Noli is now considered a strong, competitive killer

Stay tuned for future patches — we'll update this article with any new changes!


Want to make the most of Noli's current kit? Check out our 10 Noli Tips Every Player Should Know for pro strategies!