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New Heroes Emerge in Deadlock Clash

by Christian Dec 11,2024

Deadlock Characters | New Heroes, Skills, Weapons, and Story

Deadlock, the highly anticipated MOBA shooter from Valve, has seen significant expansion since its release a few months ago. This includes the addition of six experimental heroes, currently playable only in the Hero Sandbox mode. This article delves into the details of these new characters, their skills, weapons, and backstories.

Deadlock's Latest Update: Six New Experimental Heroes

The recent "10-24-2024" update marks a major milestone for Deadlock, introducing a substantial roster expansion. These six new heroes – Calico, Fathom (previously known as Slork), Holliday (also referred to as Astro in-game), Magician, Viper, and Wrecker – offer diverse playstyles and add exciting new dynamics to the game. While their abilities are fully implemented, some skills are temporary placeholders, using existing animations from other heroes (for example, Magician's ultimate mirrors Paradox's Paradoxical Swap).

A Closer Look at the New Heroes

The following table provides a brief overview of each hero's current role and capabilities:

Hero	Description
Calico	A nimble, elusive mid-to-frontline hero specializing in flanking maneuvers and surprise attacks.
Fathom	A close-range burst assassin designed for swift takedowns of key targets.
Holliday	A mid-to-long-range DPS/Assassin who excels at eliminating enemies with precise headshots and explosive weaponry.
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 who inflicts damage over time with venomous bullets and can petrify groups of enemies.
Wrecker	A mid-to-close-range brawler who utilizes troopers and NPCs as both weapons and projectiles within their skillset.