Valve keeps the surprises coming with their regular updates for *Deadlock*. The latest update, while small, made significant changes to four heroes. Let's dive into the details:
Calico faced a substantial nerf: her *Return to Shadows* ability saw a cooldown increase of ten seconds, and 20% of the speed was shifted to T2. Additionally, the damage from T2 *Leaping Slash* was reduced, impacting her overall effectiveness in combat.
Sinclair, on the other hand, received a visual overhaul with updated sounds and animations. His *Rabbit Hex* ability has been transformed into an Area of Effect (AoE) skill, broadening its impact on the battlefield. Meanwhile, both Holliday and Wraith experienced nerfs, though specific details on these changes were not provided.
The update also touched on several items. *Ammo Scavenger* now provides fewer stacks and no longer offers a health bonus, which may affect players' strategies for staying in the fight. Both *Extra Stamina* and *Restorative Shot* lost their bonuses to Fire Rate and Weapon Damage, respectively, shifting the meta around these items.
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This marks the fifth *Deadlock* update 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, ensuring that changes are implemented when they're most beneficial to the game's balance and player experience.
