Vexing Bolt
Guide a magic bolt whose damage grows with distance; your assistant can cast a weaker copy.
Control · Hero ID 60
Sinclair Deadlock guide
Choosing Sinclair in Deadlock? Start with Vexing Bolt, Audience Participation and the decisions between them. Your assistant creates a second firing angle. Borrow an enemy ultimate when you know how to use it.
Sinclair Deadlock abilities
Spectral Assistant
Summon a firing assistant and swap places with it when useful.
Rabbit Hex
Transform enemies in a target area into vulnerable rabbits with restricted actions.
Audience Participation (ultimate)
Borrow an enemy’s ultimate temporarily and cast it with this skill’s upgrade level.
Saved sources checked Oct 8, 2026: Vexing Bolt, Spectral Assistant, Rabbit Hex, Audience Participation. Independent summaries; source and editing method.
First matches with Sinclair
- Use your assistant to set up a second firing angle.
- Redirect the bolt toward a target rather than firing blindly.
- Read the enemy ultimate you are planning to copy.
Sinclair match snapshot
Data snapshot: 2026-10-08 UTCHistorical snapshot; may be outdated.
Oct 1 – 8, 2026 UTC · normal · ranked + unranked · all ranks, including unknown.
Win %48.12%
Samples95,373
Pick share1.72%
Historical community observations, not personal win predictions. Full statistics and tier method.
Opponent references
Same-match associations, not lane counters; ≥500 samples per pair.
Matchup references suspended: this snapshot is over seven days old.
Other control heroes
Cards show historical win percentages; full samples are in each guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sinclair suitable for beginners?
Our learning estimate is high. Start by practicing Vexing Bolt, then work on the timing of Audience Participation. Copying another hero’s ultimate means learning more than your own four tools.