Deadlock's February Update: Minor Tweaks, Major Impacts

Valve continues its steady stream of Deadlock updates, this time focusing on targeted adjustments to four heroes and several items. The changes, while seemingly small, significantly impact gameplay.

Calico suffered a substantial nerf. Her Return to Shadows ability received a ten-second cooldown increase, with 20% of its speed moved to tier 2. Leaping Slash (tier 2) also saw a damage reduction.

Sinclair received a visual overhaul with updated sounds and animations, and a gameplay alteration: his Rabbit Hex is now an area-of-effect (AoE) ability. Holliday and Wraith also experienced nerfs, though specifics weren't detailed.

Item adjustments include a reduction in stacks and removal of the health bonus from Ammo Scavenger. Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot no longer boost Fire Rate and Weapon Damage, respectively.

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This marks the fifth Deadlock update of 2025, the first released in February. Valve has adopted a more flexible update schedule, releasing patches as needed rather than adhering to a fixed timetable. This update is a prime example of their responsive development approach.