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Sinclair

Sinclair Build and Counters in Deadlock

Sinclair is tier D, place 37 of 38 across all ranks, with a 44.0% win rate and a 18.3% pick rate. Items by game phase, ability order, counters and best teammates for Sinclair from real matches, by rank.

  • Role Misdirect and hex enemies
  • Type Mystic
Tier and place
D 37 of 38
Win rate
44.0%
Pick rate
18.3%
KDA
2.82
Souls
42 737
Matches
71 475

Last UpdatedSeptember 26, 2026

Data periodSeptember 16, 2026 to September 26, 2026

Game updateSeptember 16, 2026

Sinclair item build

Items grouped by when they are usually bought, with the share of games where the hero buys them and the win rate with the item.

Sinclair ability order

Most popular order

Win rate 52.1% in 3 420 matches. The number in a cell is the ability point spent on that ability.

Spectral Assistant, Spectral Assistant, Vexing Bolt, Rabbit Hex, Spectral Assistant, Audience Participation, Audience Participation, Audience Participation, Audience Participation, Rabbit Hex, Rabbit Hex, Rabbit Hex, Spectral Assistant, Vexing Bolt, Vexing Bolt

Highest win rate order

Win rate 56.0% in 370 matches. The number in a cell is the ability point spent on that ability.

Spectral Assistant, Spectral Assistant, Vexing Bolt, Rabbit Hex, Spectral Assistant, Vexing Bolt, Audience Participation, Vexing Bolt, Vexing Bolt, Audience Participation, Audience Participation, Audience Participation, Rabbit Hex, Rabbit Hex, Rabbit Hex

Sinclair counters and synergies

The percentage is the win rate of Sinclair against the enemy or together with the teammate, from pairs with at least 100 matches.

Sinclair abilities

Ability 1

Vexing Bolt

Fire a bolt of magic that deals Damage, increasing as it travels. If you have an Assistant, they also cast Vexing Bolt at reduced damage. Press Ability 1 to redirect the bolt towards your crosshairs.

Cooldown24s
Charges1
Charge Delay3s
Cast Range500m
Minimum Damage60
Max Damage120
Assistant Damage50%
Time for Max Damage2s
  1. Upgrade 1Bolts apply -25% Fire Rate for 5s.
  2. Upgrade 2-13 s Cooldown
  3. Upgrade 3+126.0 Max Damage. +50.0% Assistant Damage.

Ability 2

Spectral Assistant

Summon an Assistant at the targeted location. The Assistant attacks whenever you fire your weapon, dealing Damage. While the Assistant is out, you can press Ability 2 to swap positions with your Assistant. Casting Spectral Assistant also reloads your weapon.

Cooldown40s
Cast Range15m
Duration6s
Damage15
Max Swaps2
  1. Upgrade 1-10 s Cooldown
  2. Upgrade 2+7s Duration & 5m Range
  3. Upgrade 3+60% Fire Rate and +12.599999 Assistant Damage

Ability 3

Rabbit Hex

Hex a target area and transforming all enemies into a Rabbit for a limited duration. Rabbits are small and move faster, but take increased Damage and are unable to perform most actions. Hex does not interrupt abilities.

Cooldown26s
Cast Range24m
Hex Duration2s
Damage Amp15%
Move Speed bonus+36%
Radius6.5m
  1. Upgrade 1-10 s Cooldown
  2. Upgrade 2+1 s Hex Duration
  3. Upgrade 3+7% Damage Amp and +3m Radius

Ability 4

Audience Participation

Copy the Ultimate of an enemy hero for a limited time. Reactivating the ability will use the Copied Ultimate instead. Copies will inherit this ability's upgrade points. Audience Participation will also copy the cooldown.

Cooldown85s
Cast Range20m
Copy Duration12s
Copied Cooldown40%
  1. Upgrade 1Upgrade the Copy.
  2. Upgrade 2Upgrade the Copy AGAIN!
  3. Upgrade 3Upgrade the Copy ONCE AGAIN!

Sinclair base stats

Max Health730
Health Regen2
Damage Per Second48.33
Bullet Damage17.76
Ammo16
Fire Rate2.72
Reload Time2.5s
Move Speed7.2m
Sprint Speed1.6m
Stamina3
Light melee damage50
Heavy melee damage116

Sinclair story

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sinclair good in Deadlock right now?
Sinclair is tier D, place 37 of 38 across all ranks, with a 44.0% win rate and a 18.3% pick rate.
What items should I buy on Sinclair?
The most bought items on Sinclair from early to late game are Extra Charge, Extra Spirit, Mystic Expansion, Improved Spirit, Greater Expansion, Superior Duration.
Who counters Sinclair?
Sinclair has the lowest win rate against Victor, Paige, Graves.
Who are the best teammates for Sinclair?
Sinclair wins most often together with Victor, Graves, Paige.