Deadlock, released a few months ago, continues to expand its hero roster. Six new experimental heroes are now available, offering players a fresh wave of gameplay options. This article details these new heroes, their skills, weapons, and backstories.
Deadlock's Latest Update: Six Experimental Heroes Join the Fray
New Heroes, Name Changes, and Skill Sharing
Deadlock, Valve's 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 new playable characters.
These new heroes – Calico, Fathom (previously known as Slork), Holliday (also referred to as Astro in skill descriptions), Magician, Viper, and Wrecker – are currently exclusive to the Hero Sandbox mode. They are not yet featured in standard PvP matches. While their complete skill sets are implemented, some skills are temporary placeholders, borrowed from existing heroes. For instance, Magician's ultimate ability mirrors 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, excelling in flanking maneuvers and evasive tactics. |
| Fathom | A close-range burst assassin, ideal for swiftly eliminating key targets through aggressive dives. |
| Holliday | A mid-to-long-range DPS/Assassin specializing in precise headshots and explosive weaponry. |
| 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 offensive tools and projectiles. |
