Sinclair · Ability 2 · 40s cooldown
Spectral Assistant
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HeroSinclair →What does Spectral Assistant do in Deadlock?
Spectral Assistant is Sinclair's ability 2 on a 40-second cooldown with 6s duration, .15s cast delay, 15 damage. 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.
Upgrades: 1 AP — -10s Cooldown; 2 AP — +7s Duration & 5m Range; 5 AP — +60% Fire Rate and +12.599999 Assistant Damage.
In the most played Sinclair skill order (40.6% win rate over 5.2K games), Spectral Assistant takes its first point at step 1 and gets 3 of the first 12 points, making it the first ability players max.
Full numbers below; for items and lane matchups see the Sinclair build, or compare cooldowns on the all-abilities table.
Base values, before items
Spectral Assistant stats
Cooldown
40s
Duration
6s
Cast Delay
.15s
Damage
15
Max Swaps
2
Ability points
Spectral Assistant upgrades
- 1 AP
-10s Cooldown
- 2 AP
+7s Duration & 5m Range
+7s Duration · +5m Cast Range · +5m Max Leash Radius
- 5 AP
+60% Fire Rate and +12.599999 Assistant Damage
+60% Fire Rate · +12.599999 Damage
Most played Sinclair skill order
When to level Spectral Assistant
In the most played Sinclair skill order (40.6% win rate over 5.2K games), Spectral Assistant takes its first point at step 1 and gets 3 of the first 12 points, making it the first ability players max.
Spectral Assistant patch history
Minor Update - 10-05-2026 · October 5, 2026
- – Spectral Assistant - Gun falloff range reduced from 25-61 to 20-60
11-21-2025 Update · November 21, 2025
- – Spectral Assistant total swaps allowed increased from 1 to 2
Other Sinclair abilities
FAQ
What is the cooldown of Spectral Assistant?＋
Spectral Assistant has a 40-second base cooldown before cooldown items or upgrades. One of its upgrades lowers it further — see the upgrade list above.
What are the Spectral Assistant upgrades?＋
1 AP: -10s Cooldown 2 AP: +7s Duration & 5m Range 5 AP: +60% Fire Rate and +12.599999 Assistant Damage
When should you level Spectral Assistant?＋
In the most played Sinclair skill order (40.6% win rate over 5.2K games), Spectral Assistant takes its first point at step 1 and gets 3 of the first 12 points, making it the first ability players max.
Which hero has Spectral Assistant?＋
Spectral Assistant is Sinclair's ability 2. Sinclair is a mystic whose other abilities are Vexing Bolt, Rabbit Hex, Audience Participation.