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

by Ethan Feb 24,2025

Deadlock Characters | New Heroes, Skills, Weapons, and Story Deadlock, released a few months ago, continues to expand its hero roster with six experimental characters. This article details the new heroes, their skills, weapons, and backstories.

Deadlock's "10-24-2024" Update: Six New Experimental Heroes

New Heroes Join the Fray: Skill Overlap and Name Changes

Valve's Deadlock, a highly anticipated MOBA shooter, has consistently topped Steam's most wishlisted games since its mid-2024 launch. The recent major update introduces six new playable heroes, currently available only in Hero Sandbox mode.

These new heroes – Calico, Fathom (previously known as Slork), Holliday (also referred to as Astro in some skill descriptions), Magician, Viper, and Wrecker – are not yet featured in casual or ranked PvP matches. While their complete skill sets are implemented, some abilities are temporary duplicates from existing heroes. For instance, Magician's ultimate mirrors Paradox's Paradoxical Swap.

The table below offers a sneak peek at each hero's current role and gameplay style:

Hero	Description
Calico	A nimble, stealthy mid-to-frontline hero, excelling at flanking and evasive maneuvers.
Fathom	A short-range burst assassin, ideal for aggressive dives and swiftly eliminating high-value targets.
Holliday	A mid-to-long-range DPS/Assassin specializing in precise headshots and devastating explosives.
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 poison damage over time and can petrify enemy groups.
Wrecker	A mid-to-close-range brawler who utilizes troopers and NPCs as both offensive tools and projectiles in their abilities.