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Calico, Sinclair Rebalanced in Deadlock Update

Feb 21,25(1 years ago)
Calico, Sinclair Rebalanced in Deadlock Update

Deadlock's February Update: Minor Tweaks, Major Impacts

Valve continues its steady stream of Deadlock updates, this time focusing on targeted adjustments to four heroes and several items. The changes, while seemingly small, significantly impact gameplay.

Calico suffered a substantial nerf. Her Return to Shadows ability received a ten-second cooldown increase, and 20% of its speed boost was shifted to tier 2. Additionally, the damage output of her tier 2 Leaping Slash was reduced.

Sinclair received a visual overhaul with updated sounds and animations, and his Rabbit Hex ability is now area-of-effect (AoE). Holliday and Wraith also experienced nerfs, though the specifics weren't detailed.

Item adjustments include a reduction in stacks for Ammo Scavenger, which also loses its health bonus. Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot no longer offer fire rate and weapon damage boosts, respectively.

Deadlock Update: Hero and Item Changes Image: playdeadlock.com

This marks the fifth Deadlock update of 2025, and the first of February. Valve has adopted a more flexible update schedule, releasing patches as needed rather than adhering to a rigid timetable. This update is a prime example of that approach.

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