Deadlock's February Update: Minor Tweaks, Major Impact

Valve continues to roll out updates for Deadlock, this time focusing on a smaller patch affecting four heroes and several items. This marks the fifth update of 2025 and the first for February.

Calico suffered significant nerfs. Her Return to Shadows ability received a substantial cooldown increase (ten seconds) and a 20% speed reduction shifted to Tier 2. The damage output of her Tier 2 Leaping Slash was also decreased.

Sinclair received visual enhancements with updated sounds and animations. More significantly, his Rabbit Hex ability has been reworked into an area-of-effect (AoE) attack. 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. Furthermore, Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot no longer offer Fire Rate and Weapon Damage bonuses, respectively.

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Valve has adopted a flexible update schedule, releasing patches as needed rather than adhering to a fixed timeline. This latest update is a testament to their ongoing commitment to Deadlock's balance and refinement.