New Heroes Emerge in Deadlock: Discover Skills, Weapons, and Story
Deadlock, released a few months ago, has recently expanded 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 and Skill Set Overhaul
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 exclusive to the Hero Sandbox mode. These heroes—Calico, Fathom (previously known as Slork), Holliday (also referred to as Astro in-game), Magician, Viper, and Wrecker—are not yet available in standard PvP matches. While their skill sets are complete, some abilities are temporary duplicates from existing heroes (e.g., Magician's ultimate mirrors Paradox's).
The table below provides a preliminary overview of each hero's role and playstyle:
Hero | Description |
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Calico | A nimble, stealthy mid-to-frontline hero specializing in flanking attacks. |
Fathom | A close-range burst assassin ideal for eliminating key targets swiftly. |
Holliday | A mid-to-long-range DPS/Assassin who excels at eliminating enemies with precise headshots and explosives. |
Magician | A tactical, long-range DPS capable of manipulating projectiles, teleporting, and swapping positions with allies and enemies. |
Viper | A mid-to-long-range burst assassin who inflicts poison damage over time and can petrify groups of enemies. |
Wrecker | A mid-to-close-range brawler who utilizes troopers and NPCs as both melee weapons and projectiles. |




