New Deadlock update: Calico nerfed, Sinclair reworked

Deadlock's February Update: Minor Tweaks, Major Impacts

Valve continues to roll out updates for Deadlock, this time focusing on adjustments to four heroes and select items. The changes, while seemingly small, significantly impact gameplay.

Calico suffered considerable nerfs. Her Return to Shadows ability received a substantial cooldown increase (ten seconds) and a 20% speed reduction shifted to Tier 2. Additionally, the damage output of her Tier 2 Leaping Slash was decreased.

Sinclair received a visual overhaul with updated sounds and animations. More notably, his Rabbit Hex ability has been transformed into an area-of-effect (AoE) attack. Holliday and Wraith also experienced nerfs, though the specifics weren't detailed.

Item adjustments include a reduction in stacks for Ammo Scavenger, removing its health bonus. Furthermore, Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot no longer boost Fire Rate and Weapon Damage, respectively.

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This marks the fifth Deadlock update of 2025, the first released in February. Valve has adopted a more flexible update schedule, releasing patches as needed rather than adhering to a fixed timetable. This latest update exemplifies their new, agile approach to game development.