Sinclair · Ability 1 · 24s cooldown
Vexing Bolt
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HeroSinclair →What does Vexing Bolt do in Deadlock?
Vexing Bolt is Sinclair's ability 1 on a 24-second cooldown with .1s cast delay, 1 charges, 3s charge delay. 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.
Upgrades: 1 AP — Bolts apply -25% Fire Rate for 5s.; 2 AP — -13s Cooldown; 5 AP — +126.0 Max Damage. +50.0% Assistant Damage..
In the most played Sinclair skill order (40.6% win rate over 5.2K games), Vexing Bolt takes its first point at step 3 and gets 4 of the first 12 points, making it the second 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
Vexing Bolt stats
Cooldown
24s
Cast Delay
.1s
Charges
1
Charge Delay
3s
Max Damage
120
Max Redirects
1
Assistant Damage
50%
Minimum Damage
60
Time for Max Damage
2s
Ability points
Vexing Bolt upgrades
- 1 AP
Bolts apply -25% Fire Rate for 5s.
+25% Fire Rate · +5s Debuff Duration
- 2 AP
-13s Cooldown
- 5 AP
+126.0 Max Damage. +50.0% Assistant Damage.
+126 Max Damage · +50% Assistant Damage
Most played Sinclair skill order
When to level Vexing Bolt
In the most played Sinclair skill order (40.6% win rate over 5.2K games), Vexing Bolt takes its first point at step 3 and gets 4 of the first 12 points, making it the second ability players max.
Vexing Bolt patch history
Minor Update - 10-05-2026 · October 5, 2026
- – Vexing Bolt - Now does half damage to objectives
Other Sinclair abilities
FAQ
What is the cooldown of Vexing Bolt?＋
Vexing Bolt has a 24-second base cooldown before cooldown items or upgrades. One of its upgrades lowers it further — see the upgrade list above.
What are the Vexing Bolt upgrades?＋
1 AP: Bolts apply -25% Fire Rate for 5s. 2 AP: -13s Cooldown 5 AP: +126.0 Max Damage. +50.0% Assistant Damage.
When should you level Vexing Bolt?＋
In the most played Sinclair skill order (40.6% win rate over 5.2K games), Vexing Bolt takes its first point at step 3 and gets 4 of the first 12 points, making it the second ability players max.
Which hero has Vexing Bolt?＋
Vexing Bolt is Sinclair's ability 1. Sinclair is a mystic whose other abilities are Spectral Assistant, Rabbit Hex, Audience Participation.