Deadlock Characters | New Heroes, Skills, Weapons, and Story
Deadlock, released a few months ago, continues to expand its hero roster with six new 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, Name Changes, and Skill Overlap
Valve's Deadlock, a highly anticipated MOBA shooter, has consistently topped Steam's most wishlisted games since its mid-2024 launch. The recent "10-24-2024" update is a major milestone, introducing six playable heroes, currently exclusive to the Hero Sandbox mode. These heroes—Calico, Fathom (previously known as Slork), Holliday (also referred to as Astro in-game), Magician, Viper, and Wrecker—are not yet available in standard PvP matches. While their complete kits are implemented, some skills are temporary placeholders, mirroring abilities from existing heroes (e.g., Magician's ultimate is a duplicate of Paradox's Paradoxical Swap).
The table below provides a preliminary overview of each hero's role and playstyle:
| Hero | Description |
|---|---|
| Calico | A nimble, stealthy mid-to-frontline hero specializing in flanking attacks. |
| Fathom | A short-range burst assassin ideal for swift takedowns of key targets. |
| Holliday | A mid-to-long-range DPS/Assassin who excels at eliminating enemies with precise headshots and explosives. |
| 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 and can petrify enemy groups. |
| Wrecker | A mid-to-close-range brawler who utilizes troopers and NPCs as both combatants and projectiles in their abilities. |
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