Valve keeps the excitement alive with consistent updates for Deadlock, and the latest one, though small, has made significant changes to four heroes.
Calico has faced a substantial nerf: her Return to Shadows ability now has a cooldown increased by ten seconds, with 20% of the speed shifted to T2. Additionally, the damage output from T2 Leaping Slash has been reduced.
Sinclair, on the other hand, has seen enhancements with updated sounds and animations, while his Rabbit Hex has been transformed into an Area of Effect (AoE) ability. Both Holliday and Wraith have also been nerfed, though specific details on these changes weren't provided.
The update didn't just stop at heroes; items saw adjustments too. Ammo Scavenger now offers fewer stacks and no longer provides a health bonus. Meanwhile, Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot have lost their bonuses to Fire Rate and Weapon Damage, respectively.
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This marks the fifth update for Deadlock in 2025 and the first for February. Valve has shifted its approach to game development, moving away from a fixed patch schedule to releasing updates as needed. Today's update is a testament to this new strategy.
