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 "10-24-2024" Update: Six Experimental Heroes Join the Fray
New Heroes, Name Changes, and Skill Sharing
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 new heroes, currently available only in Hero Sandbox mode. These heroes—Calico, Fathom (previously known as Slork), Holliday (also referred to as Astro in skill descriptions), Magician, Viper, and Wrecker—are not yet playable in standard PvP matches. While their complete kits are implemented, some skills are temporary placeholders, borrowed from existing heroes (e.g., Magician's ultimate mirrors Paradox's Paradoxical Swap).
The table below provides a sneak peek at each hero's current role and playstyle:
| Hero | Description |
|---|---|
| Calico | A nimble, stealthy mid-to-frontline hero specializing in flanking attacks and evading capture. |
| Fathom | A close-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 manipulating projectiles, teleporting, and swapping positions 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. |
