- Win Rate
- 49.0%
- Pick Rate
- 17.5%
- KDA
- 3.11
Calico Guide
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 20,516
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Calico is a solid, middle-of-the-pack pick: B-tier, #23 of 44, with a 49.0% win rate over 20,516 games. Calico does best at High Skill (52.5%).
Is Calico good right now?
Nov 5 Patch · 20,516 gamesCalico's win rate day by day over the last 18 days, measured against the 50% line.
- Tier
- B#23 of 44
- Win Rate
- 49.0%+0.2 pts in 20 days
- Pick Rate
- 17.5%
- Matches
- 20,516
- Best rank
- Oracle–Phantom52.5%
Calico core build
Nov 5 PatchMost Calico players open with Melee Lifesteal and Spirit Strike. Core items, bought in at least half of all games: Melee Lifesteal, Spirit Strike, Sprint Boots, and Stalker. Ranked by how often players on this hero buy each item at each shop tier, from 20,516 games.
When is Calico strongest?
By game length
Calico peaks mid-game: 49.7% in 40+ min games, 45.6% in 20–30 min games.
By rank
Calico wins 52.5% at High Skill and 50.3% at Low Skill.
Low sample (under 500 games)
Calico strengths and weaknesses
Calico uses the shadows to her advantage, weaving in and out of combat to hunt down her enemies one by one.
Strengths
- High kill threat
Calico gets more kills per game than most heroes. Fights you take, you can finish.
Weaknesses
Nothing stands out from the average hero yet.
Calico matchups
Nov 5 Patch · 20,516 gamesCounters Calico
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Calico beats
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Counters show the counter's win rate against Calico, and heroes it beats show Calico's win rate against them. Partners show synergy: how many points more the duo wins than the two heroes' own win rates predict.
Calico abilities
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Calico FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Is Calico good in Deadlock right now?
Calico is a solid, middle-of-the-pack pick: B-tier, #23 of 44, with a 49.0% win rate over 20,516 games. Calico does best at High Skill (52.5%).
What is the best Calico build?
The build Calico players buy most: Melee Lifesteal, Spirit Strike, Sprint Boots, and Extra Spirit in lane, Stalker, Cold Front, Improved Spirit, and Trophy Collector in the mid game, then Spirit Snatch, Hunter's Aura, Superior Cooldown, Arctic Blast, and Boundless Spirit late.
Who counters Calico?
Graves (59.5%), Paige (57.9%), and Kelvin (57.2%) beat Calico most often; the number is each counter's win rate against Calico. The best items against Calico are Disarming Hex, Bullet Resilience, and Rebuttal.
How do you play Calico?
Calico uses the shadows to her advantage, weaving in and out of combat to hunt down her enemies one by one. Strengths: High kill threat.
When is Calico strongest?
Calico peaks mid-game: 49.7% in 40+ min games, 45.6% in 20–30 min games.
Who is the best partner for Calico?
Calico's best partners are Vindicta (+2.0), Rat King (+0.6), and Wraith (+0.6). The number is how many points more those duos win than the two heroes' own win rates predict.