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{{Infobox hero | {{Infobox hero | ||
| key = | | key = hero_magician | ||
| voice_actor = | | release_date = January 17, 2025 | ||
| codenames = Magician | |||
| voice_actor = Harron Atkins (Henry); | |||
Andia Winslow (Savannah)<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33268153/fullcredits/ Deadlock] on [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]</ref><ref>[https://www.andiavoiceover.com/ Andia Winslow's resume]</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
''' | '''Sinclair''' are [[Hero|Heroes]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. With their trusty magic wand, they can shoot unpredictable Bolts to surprise enemies and use magic to turn them into Rabbits. The Spectral Assistant amplifies their damage and can serve as a fast escape route. Sinclair can even turn their enemies' abilities against themselves with their surprising final trick, Audience Participation. | ||
Henry and Savannah were two young stage magicians in love, who bound their souls to each other for eternity. However, their relationship was strained after a tragic on-stage accident claimed both of their lives. Now, under the shared title of Sinclair, they seek a way to be separated and find peace in the afterlife. | |||
Sinclair was added to [[Hero Labs]] (as '''Magician''') on [[Update:October 24, 2024|October 24, 2024]], and officially released on [[Update:January 17, 2025|January 17, 2025]] (as '''THE MAGNIFICENT SINCLAIR'''). | |||
== Abilities == | == Abilities == | ||
{{Ability | {{Ability card v2 | ||
| | | hero_name=Sinclair | ||
| | | ability_num=1 | ||
| notes= | |||
| | * Bolt redirect will aim accurately at enemies behind walls, provided the ability is re-casted whilst the cursor is hovering over where the target is. Targets seem to have a larger than normal vertical aim-assist zone and this can be the reason for bolts going in weird directions on redirect (they are targeting something through walls far away, such as a [[Trooper]], [[Guardian|Base Guardian]], [[Shrine]], etc). | ||
* | |||
}} | }} | ||
== | {{Ability card v2 | ||
| hero_name=Sinclair | |||
| ability_num=2 | |||
| notes= | |||
* Spectral Assistant's teleport can be activated twice. The second teleport brings Sinclair to the location of the Assistant after the first teleport. There is a 2s cooldown after using the first teleport. | |||
}} | |||
{{Ability card v2 | |||
{{ | | hero_name=Sinclair | ||
| ability_num=3 | |||
| notes= | |||
* If a hero is hexed during a heavy punch animation, the punch is not interrupted. | |||
* If a hero is hexed during a channeled ability, the ability is not interrupted. | |||
}} | |||
{{Ability card v2 | |||
| hero_name=Sinclair | |||
| ability_num=4 | |||
| notes= | |||
* The "'''Upgrade'''" effect determines what Tier level the copied ultimate will be. (The ultimate that is copied will be restricted to however many upgrade Tiers Sinclair has unlocked.) | |||
* Sinclair has a 1s delay to use the target ultimate after copying. | |||
* Sinclair can use Audience Participation even if the target enemy hasn't unlocked their ultimate yet. | |||
* If {{AbilityIcon|Spectral Assistant}} is active, Sinclair can use the teleport ability while copying an ultimate. | |||
* If Sinclair copies an ultimate but does not use it, Audience Participation uses its default cooldown of {{#invoke:Abilities|get_ability_prop|Audience Participation|AbilityCooldown}}s (with the exception of {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Assassinate}}). | |||
* Imbuing {{ItemIcon|Compress Cooldown}} on Audience Participation does not reduce the copied cooldown, only the default cooldown. However, other sources of cooldown reduction do reduce the copied cooldown. | |||
* Sinclair only copies the properties of the ultimate, which can make it weaker compared to the original hero. For example, when copying {{HeroIcon|Haze}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Bullet Dance}}, they will deal less damage due to their lower fire rate and lack of the Fixation passive ability. | |||
* Sinclair gets permanent bonus health from kills or assists with {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Combo}}, permanent bonus spirit power from kills with {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Guided Owl}}, and Bonus Weapon Damage from kills with {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Assassinate}}. | |||
* Audience Participation has instant cooldown if Sinclair kills an enemy with {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Killing Blow}} T3. | |||
* If Sinclair copies {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Assassinate}}, they start with one less charge. Assassinate starts to recharge after being copied, and Sinclair cannot use it if they copy Vindicta again before the recharge is complete. However, only the first charge has a time limit to be used, so Sinclair can keep Assassinate as long as there's one full charge left. {{ItemIcon|Extra Charge}} and {{ItemIcon|Rapid Recharge}} allow Sinclair to have more Assassinate charges. | |||
* Sinclair gets {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}'s Rage passive if they copy {{AbilityIcon|Killing Blow}}, dealing bonus damage when at full Rage. The Rage lasts until Sinclair either loses Killing Blow or Rage goes down to zero. However, if Sinclair copies Killing Blow again, they will still have the remaining built-up Rage from the last copy, allowing them to reach full Rage faster. | |||
* If Sinclair copies {{HeroIcon|Silver}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Lycan Curse}}, they can transform instantly with no build-up, but they have no upgrades on {{HeroIcon|Silver (Transformed)}}'s other abilities. | |||
}} | |||
== Weapon == | |||
{{WeaponCard|Sinclair | |||
|weapon_name=The Prestige | |||
}} | |||
== Background == | |||
{{Fates_Tale|magician}} | |||
=== Lore === | |||
Sinclair has two different voices, Henry and Savannah. The character is initially controlled by Henry, then changes to Savannah once Henry dies in-game, and changes back to Henry when Savannah dies. The character who isn't controlling Sinclair plays the Spectral Assistant (though the Assistant currently only has a female model). | |||
Sinclair's stage names are ''Henry the Magnificent'' and ''The Spectacular Savannah.'' | |||
== | Both Henry and Savannah believe they are "the responsible one."<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Sinclair|file=Magician henry respawn 07.mp3|context=(as Henry)|transcription=It's ok, I'm the responsible one.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Sinclair|file=Magician savannah respawn 07.mp3|context=(as Savannah)|transcription=It's ok, I'm the responsible one.}}</ref> | ||
lines from the Archmother imply the name "Sinclair" is the surname for both Henry and Savannah. | |||
== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Magician card.png|Sinclair portrait | ||
File: | File:Sinclair.png|Sinclair icon | ||
File: | File:Sinclair Render.png|Sinclair in-game render | ||
File: | File:Sinclair Reference Sheet.png|Sinclair reference sheet | ||
File: | File:Sinclair name.png|Sinclair name typography | ||
File: | File:Sinclair Weapon.png|Sinclair weapon - The Prestige | ||
File: | File:Four heroes update.jpg|Sinclair in the January 2025 update art | ||
File: | File:Spectral Assistant model.png|Spectral Assistant model | ||
File: | File:Sinclair card old.png|Previous Sinclair portrait | ||
File: | File:Sinclair Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Sinclair. | ||
File:Sinclair Critical.png|Critical health portrait for Sinclair. | |||
File: | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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* | * Sinclair's weapon was originally called '''[[wikipedia:Sleight_of_hand|Legerdemain]]'''. It was later renamed to '''The Prestige''', presumably referencing the [[wikipedia:The_Prestige|Christopher Priest's novel]] of the same name (which was adapted to [[wikipedia:The_Prestige_(film)|movie by Christopher and Jonathan Nolan]] in 2006). It was changed to '''Magic Wand''' in the [[Update:February 11, 2025|2025-02-11 update]], before being reverted back to '''The Prestige.''' | ||
* Sinclair's current design is based on one of the scrapped designs for [[Wraith]]. It is also used in a [[Metal Skin]] advert. | |||
* | * Sinclair's lead developer is [[Hopoo]],<ref>2024-10-28 - Hopoo; Deadlock Discord - "''yes I was lead on viper (and magician), it’s why neither was in the hero list previously"''</ref> best known as the co-creator of the ''[[wikipedia:Risk_of_Rain_2|Risk of Rain]]'' series. | ||
* | * The Spectral Assistant uses a modified version of [[Lady Geist|Lady Geist's]] original model prior to the [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six Heroes update]]. | ||
* Sinclair's bunny uses the same model as [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Arnabus_the_Fairy_Rabbit Arnabus the Fairy Rabbit] from ''Dota 2''. | |||
* | * Savannah's voice actor also plays the role of [[Allie Kinkaid]] in [[Holliday's visual novel]]. | ||
* "Working Magic in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Sinclair in the [[Hideout]]. | |||
* When copying Yamato's ultimate, the description shows "Become infused with Sinclair's shadow soul." instead of 'Become infused with Yamato's shadow soul." | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Hero Navbox}} | {{Hero Navbox}} | ||
[[Category:Heroes]] | [[Category:Heroes]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Sinclair]] | ||
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Sinclair are Heroes in Deadlock. With their trusty magic wand, they can shoot unpredictable Bolts to surprise enemies and use magic to turn them into Rabbits. The Spectral Assistant amplifies their damage and can serve as a fast escape route. Sinclair can even turn their enemies' abilities against themselves with their surprising final trick, Audience Participation.
Henry and Savannah were two young stage magicians in love, who bound their souls to each other for eternity. However, their relationship was strained after a tragic on-stage accident claimed both of their lives. Now, under the shared title of Sinclair, they seek a way to be separated and find peace in the afterlife.
Sinclair was added to Hero Labs (as Magician) on October 24, 2024, and officially released on January 17, 2025 (as THE MAGNIFICENT SINCLAIR).
Abilities
Vexing Bolt
- Bolt redirect will aim accurately at enemies behind walls, provided the ability is re-casted whilst the cursor is hovering over where the target is. Targets seem to have a larger than normal vertical aim-assist zone and this can be the reason for bolts going in weird directions on redirect (they are targeting something through walls far away, such as a Trooper, Base Guardian, Shrine, etc).
Spectral Assistant
While the Assistant is out, you can press Ability 2 to swap positions with your Assistant.
Casting Spectral Assistant also reloads your weapon.
- Spectral Assistant's teleport can be activated twice. The second teleport brings Sinclair to the location of the Assistant after the first teleport. There is a 2s cooldown after using the first teleport.
Rabbit Hex
- If a hero is hexed during a heavy punch animation, the punch is not interrupted.
- If a hero is hexed during a channeled ability, the ability is not interrupted.
Audience Participation
Copies will inherit this ability's upgrade points.
Audience Participation will also copy the cooldown.
- The "Upgrade" effect determines what Tier level the copied ultimate will be. (The ultimate that is copied will be restricted to however many upgrade Tiers Sinclair has unlocked.)
- Sinclair has a 1s delay to use the target ultimate after copying.
- Sinclair can use Audience Participation even if the target enemy hasn't unlocked their ultimate yet.
- If Spectral Assistant is active, Sinclair can use the teleport ability while copying an ultimate.
- If Sinclair copies an ultimate but does not use it, Audience Participation uses its default cooldown of 85s (with the exception of Vindicta's Assassinate).
- Imbuing Compress Cooldown on Audience Participation does not reduce the copied cooldown, only the default cooldown. However, other sources of cooldown reduction do reduce the copied cooldown.
- Sinclair only copies the properties of the ultimate, which can make it weaker compared to the original hero. For example, when copying Haze's Bullet Dance, they will deal less damage due to their lower fire rate and lack of the Fixation passive ability.
- Sinclair gets permanent bonus health from kills or assists with Mo & Krill's Combo, permanent bonus spirit power from kills with Grey Talon's Guided Owl, and Bonus Weapon Damage from kills with Vindicta's Assassinate.
- Audience Participation has instant cooldown if Sinclair kills an enemy with Shiv's Killing Blow T3.
- If Sinclair copies Vindicta's Assassinate, they start with one less charge. Assassinate starts to recharge after being copied, and Sinclair cannot use it if they copy Vindicta again before the recharge is complete. However, only the first charge has a time limit to be used, so Sinclair can keep Assassinate as long as there's one full charge left. Extra Charge and Rapid Recharge allow Sinclair to have more Assassinate charges.
- Sinclair gets Shiv's Rage passive if they copy Killing Blow, dealing bonus damage when at full Rage. The Rage lasts until Sinclair either loses Killing Blow or Rage goes down to zero. However, if Sinclair copies Killing Blow again, they will still have the remaining built-up Rage from the last copy, allowing them to reach full Rage faster.
- If Sinclair copies Silver's Lycan Curse, they can transform instantly with no build-up, but they have no upgrades on Silver (Transformed)'s other abilities.
Weapon
Background
See Sinclair/Lore for more story content.
“Henry's parents told him he was too young and impulsive to mess with real magic, and so they gave him a deck of cards to play with. He took to sleight of hand naturally and soon was dazzling his classmates with fantastic feats of illusions that were done without mystic artifacts or incantation.
When he was in high school he met Savannah, and their mutual love of stage magic sparked a whirlwind romance. Soon they fell in love and created an act together. Obviously they were meant to be; and so at prom, Henry proposed to Savannah and they married soon after graduation.
Unsurprisingly both sets of parents were not thrilled at this prospect, but Henry and Savannah knew they were soulmates. And so they cemented their love for one another by having a blood mystic bind their souls for eternity.
When an on-stage accident claimed both their lives, no one was sure who to blame. Henry claims Savannah was out of position. Savannah says Henry didn't wait for his cue. But one thing's for sure, since their souls are tied to each other neither one of them have been able to move on. Now a bickering pair of ghosts, Henry and Savannah need to work together if they want to have any chance of undoing their eternal union.
Lore
Sinclair has two different voices, Henry and Savannah. The character is initially controlled by Henry, then changes to Savannah once Henry dies in-game, and changes back to Henry when Savannah dies. The character who isn't controlling Sinclair plays the Spectral Assistant (though the Assistant currently only has a female model).
Sinclair's stage names are Henry the Magnificent and The Spectacular Savannah.
Both Henry and Savannah believe they are "the responsible one."[3][4]
lines from the Archmother imply the name "Sinclair" is the surname for both Henry and Savannah.
Update history
| Update | Changes |
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Gallery
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Sinclair portrait
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Sinclair icon
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Sinclair in-game render
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Sinclair reference sheet
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Sinclair name typography
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Sinclair weapon - The Prestige
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Sinclair in the January 2025 update art
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Spectral Assistant model
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Previous Sinclair portrait
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Gloat portrait for Sinclair.
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Critical health portrait for Sinclair.
Trivia
- Sinclair's weapon was originally called Legerdemain. It was later renamed to The Prestige, presumably referencing the Christopher Priest's novel of the same name (which was adapted to movie by Christopher and Jonathan Nolan in 2006). It was changed to Magic Wand in the 2025-02-11 update, before being reverted back to The Prestige.
- Sinclair's current design is based on one of the scrapped designs for Wraith. It is also used in a Metal Skin advert.
- Sinclair's lead developer is Hopoo,[5] best known as the co-creator of the Risk of Rain series.
- The Spectral Assistant uses a modified version of Lady Geist's original model prior to the Six Heroes update.
- Sinclair's bunny uses the same model as Arnabus the Fairy Rabbit from Dota 2.
- Savannah's voice actor also plays the role of Allie Kinkaid in Holliday's visual novel.
- "Working Magic in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Sinclair in the Hideout.
- When copying Yamato's ultimate, the description shows "Become infused with Sinclair's shadow soul." instead of 'Become infused with Yamato's shadow soul."
References
- ↑ Deadlock on IMDb
- ↑ Andia Winslow's resume
- ↑
Sinclair's in-game voice line (as Henry) - "It's ok, I'm the responsible one."
- ↑
Sinclair's in-game voice line (as Savannah) - "It's ok, I'm the responsible one."
- ↑ 2024-10-28 - Hopoo; Deadlock Discord - "yes I was lead on viper (and magician), it’s why neither was in the hero list previously"
