- Win Rate
- 45.1%
- Pick Rate
- 10.8%
- KDA
- 2.67
Sinclair Guide
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 12,960
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Sinclair is struggling this patch: D-tier, #40 of 44, with a 45.1% win rate over 12,960 games. Sinclair scales: the win rate peaks in 40+ min games (48.3%). Sinclair does best at Medium Skill (48.5%).
Is Sinclair good right now?
Nov 5 Patch · 12,960 gamesSinclair's win rate day by day over the last 17 days, measured against the 50% line.
- Tier
- D#40 of 44
- Win Rate
- 45.1%+0.1 pts in 19 days
- Pick Rate
- 10.8%
- Matches
- 12,960
- Best rank
- Emissary–Archon48.5%
Sinclair core build
Nov 5 PatchMost Sinclair players open with Extra Charge and Extra Spirit. Core items, bought in at least half of all games: Extra Charge, Extra Spirit, Mystic Expansion, and Improved Spirit. Ranked by how often players on this hero buy each item at each shop tier, from 12,960 games.
When is Sinclair strongest?
By game length
Sinclair gets stronger the longer the game goes: 39.7% in 20–30 min games, 48.3% in 40+ min games.
By rank
Sinclair wins 48.5% at Medium Skill and 45.1% at Low Skill.
Low sample (under 500 games)
Sinclair strengths and weaknesses
With the help of their unwilling assistant, <i>The Magnificent Sinclair</i> can confuse enemies with curving hexes and rapid bolts.
Strengths
- Late-game scaler
Sinclair wins most in games that go past 40 minutes.
Weaknesses
- Weak early
Sinclair loses more often when the game ends before 30 minutes. Survive the lane.
- Weak this patch
Sinclair wins 45.1% of games, in the bottom quarter of the roster.
Sinclair matchups
Nov 5 Patch · 12,960 gamesCounters Sinclair
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Counters show the counter's win rate against Sinclair, and heroes it beats show Sinclair's win rate against them. Partners show synergy: how many points more the duo wins than the two heroes' own win rates predict.
Sinclair abilities
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Sinclair FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Is Sinclair good in Deadlock right now?
Sinclair is struggling this patch: D-tier, #40 of 44, with a 45.1% win rate over 12,960 games. Sinclair scales: the win rate peaks in 40+ min games (48.3%). Sinclair does best at Medium Skill (48.5%).
What is the best Sinclair build?
The build Sinclair players buy most: Extra Charge, Extra Spirit, Mystic Expansion, and High-Velocity Rounds in lane, Improved Spirit, Enchanter's Emblem, Compress Cooldown, and Duration Extender in the mid game, then Rapid Recharge, Greater Expansion, Superior Cooldown, Boundless Spirit, and Spirit Burn late.
Who counters Sinclair?
Graves (61.8%), Baba (60.2%), and Paige (60.1%) beat Sinclair most often; the number is each counter's win rate against Sinclair. The best items against Sinclair are Mystic Shot, Weapon Shielding, and Shadow Weave.
How do you play Sinclair?
With the help of their unwilling assistant, <i>The Magnificent Sinclair</i> can confuse enemies with curving hexes and rapid bolts. Strengths: Late-game scaler. Weaknesses: Weak early and Weak this patch.
When is Sinclair strongest?
Sinclair gets stronger the longer the game goes: 39.7% in 20–30 min games, 48.3% in 40+ min games.
Who is the best partner for Sinclair?
Sinclair's best partners are Graves (+1.1), McGinnis (+1.2), and Warden (+1.0). The number is how many points more those duos win than the two heroes' own win rates predict.