Deadlock, Valve's highly anticipated MOBA shooter, has been making waves since its mid-2024 release, maintaining its position at the top of Steam's Most Wishlisted games. The game has seen continuous engagement through regular weekly updates, but the "10-24-2024" update marks a significant milestone by introducing six new experimental heroes: Calico, Fathom (formerly known as Slork), Holliday (also referred to as Astro in skill descriptions), Magician, Viper, and Wrecker. These characters are currently available exclusively in the Hero Sandbox mode, allowing players to test their abilities before they become accessible in casual or ranked PvP matches. It's worth noting that some of these heroes still feature placeholder skills, such as Magician's ultimate ability, which is a duplicate of Paradox's Paradoxical Swap.
To give you a sneak peek into the roles and playstyles of these new additions, here's a detailed look at each hero:
Hero | Description |
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Calico | An agile and sneaky mid-to-frontline hero designed to strike from the sidelines while remaining unseen and uncatchable. |
Fathom | A short-ranged burst assassin perfect for all-in dive engagements, specializing in quickly taking out key targets. |
Holliday | A mid-to-long-ranged DPS/Assassin who excels at obliterating enemies from a distance using headshots and explosives. |
Magician | A tactical, long-ranged DPS hero capable of bending projectiles, teleporting, and swapping positions with allies and enemies. |
Viper | A mid-to-long-ranged burst assassin who can envenom bullets, causing damage over time before petrifying groups of enemies. |
Wrecker | A mid-to-close range brawler who engages with troopers and NPCs, turning them into scrap and projectiles for their Skills. |
These new heroes bring fresh dynamics to Deadlock's gameplay, promising to expand the strategic possibilities for players. As the heroes continue to evolve, keep an eye out for their full integration into the game's competitive modes. Stay tuned for more updates and dive into the Hero Sandbox mode to get a feel for these exciting new characters!