New Deadlock update: Calico nerfed, Sinclair reworked

Deadlock's February Update: Minor Tweaks, Major Impacts

Valve continues to roll out updates for Deadlock, with this latest patch focusing on adjustments to four heroes and several items. The changes are significant, particularly for Calico and, to a lesser extent, Holliday and Wraith.

Calico suffered substantial nerfs. Her "Return to Shadows" ability received a ten-second cooldown increase, and 20% of its speed boost was shifted to tier 2. The damage output of her tier 2 "Leaping Slash" was also reduced.

Sinclair received a visual overhaul with updated sounds and animations. More notably, his "Rabbit Hex" ability has been reworked 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. "Extra Stamina" no longer boosts fire rate, and "Restorative Shot" no longer enhances weapon damage.

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This marks Deadlock's fifth update of 2025 and the first of February. Valve has adopted a more flexible approach to patching, releasing updates as needed rather than adhering to a strict schedule. This unannounced patch exemplifies their new, agile development strategy.