Deadlock, released a few months ago, continues to expand its hero roster. Six new heroes are currently in development, offering players exciting new gameplay options. This article details these new heroes, their skills, weapons, and backstories.
Deadlock's Latest Update: Six Experimental Heroes
New Heroes Join the Fight: Revised Names and Skill Sets
Valve's Deadlock, a highly anticipated MOBA shooter, has consistently ranked high on Steam's Most Wishlisted games list since its mid-2024 launch. The recent "10-24-2024" update is a major milestone, introducing six playable heroes, currently available only in 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 featured in casual or ranked PvP matches. While their complete kits are implemented, some skills are temporary placeholders, using existing hero abilities (for example, Magician's ultimate mirrors Paradox's Paradoxical Swap).
The table below provides a sneak peek at each hero's current role and potential playstyle.
| Hero | Description |
|---|---|
| Calico | A nimble, stealthy mid-to-frontline hero; excels at flanking and evading detection. |
| Fathom | A short-range assassin specializing in swift, decisive attacks on key targets. |
| Holliday | A mid-to-long-range DPS/Assassin who utilizes precision headshots and explosives for devastating 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; inflicts poison damage over time and can petrify enemy groups. |
| Wrecker | A mid-to-close-range brawler who utilizes troopers and NPCs as both weapons and projectiles in their abilities. |
