Deadlock, released a few months ago, has recently expanded its hero roster with six experimental characters. This article details these new heroes, their skills, weapons, and backstories.
Deadlock's "10-24-2024" Update: Six New Experimental Heroes
New Heroes and Skill Refinements
Valve's Deadlock, a highly anticipated MOBA shooter, has consistently topped Steam's most wishlisted games since its mid-2024 launch. The recent major update introduces six new playable heroes, currently available only in Hero Sandbox mode. These heroes – Calico, Fathom (previously known as Slork), Holliday (also referred to as Astro in some skill descriptions), Magician, Viper, and Wrecker – are not yet featured in standard PvP matches. While their abilities are implemented, some skills are temporary placeholders, using existing abilities from other heroes (e.g., Magician's ultimate mirroring Paradox's Paradoxical Swap).
The table below provides a preliminary overview of each hero's role and playstyle:
| Hero | Description |
|---|---|
| Calico | A nimble, stealth-focused mid-to-frontline hero, excelling in unseen flanking maneuvers. |
| Fathom | A close-range burst assassin specializing in swift takedowns of key targets. |
| Holliday | A mid-to-long-range DPS/Assassin who utilizes precise headshots and explosives for devastating ranged attacks. |
| Magician | A tactical, long-range DPS capable of projectile manipulation, teleportation, and position swapping with allies and enemies. |
| Viper | A mid-to-long-range burst assassin who inflicts poison damage over time, culminating in enemy petrification. |
| Wrecker | A mid-to-close-range brawler who utilizes troopers and NPCs as both combatants and projectiles in their abilities. |
