Editing Hero Labs

'''Hero Labs''' is a unique gamemode in Deadlock. It is a limited testing environment where new [[Heroes]] can be tested while they are still in very early development.

== Overview ==
Hero Labs is currently on limited testing hours, available between '''01:00 - 03:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST)'''. In order to access the mode, players are required to have played 50 standard games previously.

Hero Labs matches are identical to standard games, save for the addition of new work in progress heroes. Most new heroes are very early in development, some with temporary names, abilities, models and effects that are all subject to change. Heroes in this mode will often be removed, updated or re-added as they develop.

Additionally, while queueing for a match, players that queue for a new hero and don't get them selected will be given higher priority in subsequent games until they get one.

== Currently Available Heroes ==
Besides existing [[Heroes]], the following work in progress heroes are available for selection in Hero Labs.
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{{HeroRosterCard|key=hero_nano|hero=Calico|Ability1=Sehkmet's Spirit|Ability2=Pounce|Ability3=Nekomata Ward|Ability4=Queen of Shadows}}
{{HeroRosterCard|key=hero_slork|hero=Fathom|Ability1=Scalding Spray|Ability2=Breach|Ability3=Bloodletting|Ability4=Reefdweller Harpoon}}
{{HeroRosterCard|key=hero_astro|hero=Holliday|Ability1=Powder Keg|Ability2=Bounce Pad|Ability3=Crackshot|Ability4=Spirit Lasso}}
{{HeroRosterCard|key=hero_magician|hero=Magician|Ability1=Vexing Bolt|Ability2=Spectral Assistant|Ability3=Rabbit Hex|Ability4=Paradoxical Swap}}
{{HeroRosterCard|key=hero_viper|hero=Viper|Ability1=Hook Blade|Ability2=Lethal Venom|Ability3=Slither|Ability4=Petrify}}
{{HeroRosterCard|key=hero_wrecker|hero=Wrecker|Ability1=Wrecking Ball|Ability2=Consume|Ability3=Bio Blast|Ability4=Astral Walk}}
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== Update History ==
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| update = October 24, 2024
| changes = 
[ Hero Labs ]
* Added Hero Labs, a new experimental hero matchmaking mode.
** Added new hero {{HeroIcon|Calico}} to Hero Labs.
** Added new hero {{HeroIcon|Fathom}} to Hero Labs.
** Added new hero {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} to Hero Labs.
** Added new hero {{HeroIcon|Magician}} to Hero Labs.
** Added new hero {{HeroIcon|Viper}} to Hero Labs.
** Added new hero {{HeroIcon|Wrecker}} to Hero Labs.
}}}}