"Deadlock Update: Calico Nerfed, Sinclair Reworked"

Valve continues to keep the Deadlock community on their toes with frequent updates, and the latest one, though small, made significant changes to four heroes.

Calico faced a substantial nerf: her Return to Shadows ability saw its cooldown extended by ten seconds, with 20% of its speed shifted to the T2 level. Additionally, the damage output from T2 Leaping Slash was decreased.

Sinclair underwent a transformation with new sounds and animations, and his Rabbit Hex ability was upgraded to an Area of Effect (AoE) skill. Meanwhile, both Holliday and Wraith also received nerfs, impacting their gameplay.

The update didn't stop at hero adjustments; items saw changes too. Ammo Scavenger now provides fewer stacks and no longer offers a health bonus. Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot have been modified to exclude Fire Rate and Weapon Damage bonuses, respectively.

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This marks the fifth update for Deadlock in 2025 and the first in February. Valve has shifted its strategy for game development, moving away from a fixed patch schedule to releasing updates as needed. Today's update is a testament to this new approach.