These are editorial practice suggestions, not verified performance statistics. For patch-specific changes, check the linked official notes and current in-game information.
What changed
The October 9 balance post records lower Shadow Scythe base damage, reduced shockwave damage and a shorter Twilight of the Gods duration. It also changes Living Abyss in two directions: a lower cooldown, but slower movement during the ability. These changes do not by themselves establish Gorr’s competitive strength.
Practise the shorter ultimate window
Editorial exercise: before committing the ultimate, identify the enemies you can actually reach and the cover that might interrupt your approach. Review whether time is being spent travelling instead of applying pressure. Avoid chasing a retreating target so far that the rest of the fight becomes inaccessible.
Do not confuse availability with safety
A shorter cooldown makes an ability available more often, but a slower traversal can still change where you finish and how opponents react. Test the route in practice. Check whether nearby allies can follow the entry instead of treating the ability as a guaranteed escape.
A source discrepancy to keep visible
At this review, the official profile table lists a 13-second Living Abyss cooldown while the October 9 balance post specifies 12 seconds. The profile keeps the table observation and the dated patch change separate. Until that discrepancy is resolved, use the in-game description to confirm the value for your current build.
Keep expectations grounded
This is an interpretation of selected official changes, not a complete matchup ranking. No win-rate claim is made. Use the hero page for sourced numerical observations and the Matchup Lab to compare the kits you expect to encounter.
Compare this interpretation with the original publisher announcement.
