New Hero 'Calico' Announced - Release Date & Abilities Preview
Deadlock's latest hero Calico brings a unique support playstyle with healing and crowd control abilities.
The developers have officially announced Deadlock's newest hero: Calico, a versatile support character with a focus on healing and crowd control.
Hero Overview
Calico is designed to fill the support role with a unique kit that rewards positioning and game sense. Unlike traditional healers, Calico can also provide significant crowd control for teamfights.
Confirmed Abilities
While the full ability details are still under wraps, the developers have teased several mechanics:
Healing Pulse (Likely Q)
An area-of-effect heal that restores health to nearby allies. The exact values and cooldown haven't been revealed yet.
Binding Tether (Likely E)
A skillshot that roots an enemy in place. Early footage suggests this could be a game-changing teamfight tool.
Ultimate: Sanctuary
Creates a zone that provides damage reduction and healing over time to allies inside. Duration and stats are still unknown.
Release Timeline
Tentative Release: Late January to early February 2024
The developers mentioned that Calico is in the final testing phase and should be released "soon." Expect an official announcement with full ability details in the coming weeks.
Meta Impact
Calico's addition could significantly shake up team compositions. Currently, support options are limited, so a new healer-focused hero opens up new strategic possibilities.
Potential Synergies:
- Pairs well with dive compositions
- Strong with heroes who lack sustain
- Enables more aggressive playstyles
Potential Counters:
- Anti-healing items may become meta
- Long-range poke could zone Calico out
- Assassins may target Calico first
Community Reaction
The announcement has been met with excitement from the community, particularly support mains who have been requesting more options in that role.
Early speculation suggests Calico could become a must-pick in competitive play, similar to how other MOBA healers dominate their metas.
Conclusion
Calico represents an exciting addition to Deadlock's roster. Stay tuned for the full reveal with complete ability details, stats, and gameplay footage.
We'll update this post as more information becomes available.