Need a read on the meta? Explore the strongest heroes in our Deadlock tier list, based on performance data from thousands of matches. T&Cs apply. 18+ to play.
Deadlock features an expansive roster of 38 playable characters, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. While some heroes dominate pick rates, popularity doesn’t always equal power. Adding to the challenge, constant balance changes and polarizing builds make it difficult to decide which hero to master.
To settle the debate, we’ve analyzed performance data from thousands of matches to provide the most comprehensive, evidence-based Deadlock hero tier list. By the end, you’ll have a perfect read on the meta and know exactly which characters are the best picks right now.
Deadlock Tier List Overview: Current Hero Rankings
The best characters in Deadlock across all skill ratings after the June 11, 2026 minor patch are Seven and Victor.
Seven dominates matches with a 56.61% win rate and 50.57% pick rate, making him both the most powerful and the most popular pick. While his bullet damage was nerfed, the rework to Soul Urn makes his ultimate a powerful objective-denial tool that turns the capture point into a total dead zone.
Victor is the next best hero in Deadlock, boasting a high 55.22% win rate and 38.76% pick rate. In addition to his built-in revival mechanic, he is a monster gun carry with incredible DPS scaling at max boons. He also has absurd healing abilities, making him incredibly durable and practically unkillable in 1v1s.
Behind these picks are Graves (54.13% win rate) and Haze (52.81% win rate), who round out the strongest S-Tier picks. While the weakest D-Tier heroes like Paradox (46.67%), Vyper (46.81%), Mina (44.93%), and Sinclair (44.17%) generally see less success, they may still be situational picks.
Here is our full Deadlock character tier list, including each hero’s win and pick rates based on current builds and match data:
| Tier | Hero | Win Rate | Win Rate Change | Pick Rate | Pick Rate Change | Thunder Score |
| S+ | Seven | 56.61% | -0.90% | 50.57% | -4.35% | 1.00 |
| S+ | Victor | 55.22% | -0.94% | 38.76% | -3.30% | 0.84 |
| S | Graves | 54.13% | -1.71% | 37.36% | -5.94% | 0.76 |
| S | Haze | 52.81% | +0.48% | 47.60% | -0.99% | 0.74 |
| A | Abrams | 52.38% | +0.44% | 36.76% | +2.01% | 0.65 |
| A | Billy | 51.26% | +0.45% | 41.95% | -2.39% | 0.61 |
| A | Paige | 52.09% | +0.19% | 31.28% | +1.50% | 0.60 |
| A | Ivy | 52.46% | +0.04% | 26.92% | +0.14% | 0.60 |
| A | Kelvin | 53.01% | -0.15% | 15.96% | -0.30% | 0.57 |
| A | Lash | 50.81% | +0.56% | 39.16% | -0.60% | 0.56 |
| A | Lady Geist | 51.56% | +0.49% | 30.72% | +0.10% | 0.56 |
| A | Dynamo | 51.63% | +0.45% | 29.38% | -0.70% | 0.56 |
| B | Calico | 51.66% | +0.17% | 27.92% | +9.67% | 0.55 |
| B | Infernus | 50.15% | +0.33% | 44.18% | +0.92% | 0.55 |
| B | McGinnis | 52.29% | -0.51% | 19.72% | -2.86% | 0.54 |
| B | Drifter | 50.81% | +0.60% | 34.85% | -1.42% | 0.54 |
| B | Rem | 49.33% | +0.51% | 42.00% | -1.27% | 0.48 |
| B | Mo & Krill | 50.93% | +0.85% | 23.99% | 0.00% | 0.48 |
| B | Yamato | 50.27% | -0.02% | 31.13% | -2.03% | 0.48 |
| B | The Doorman | 50.35% | -0.98% | 23.05% | -1.48% | 0.44 |
| B | Holliday | 49.08% | +3.09% | 35.92% | +18.42% | 0.43 |
| B | Grey Talon | 49.56% | -1.41% | 28.80% | -3.68% | 0.42 |
| B | Warden | 49.55% | +0.54% | 26.66% | +0.47% | 0.41 |
| C | Wraith | 48.42% | +0.36% | 36.58% | -0.99% | 0.39 |
| C | Apollo | 48.67% | -0.03% | 30.13% | +9.77% | 0.37 |
| C | Vindicta | 48.85% | +0.83% | 27.60% | +2.10% | 0.37 |
| C | Bebop | 46.64% | +0.32% | 41.44% | +1.64% | 0.31 |
| C | Venator | 46.03% | +0.23% | 45.54% | +0.86% | 0.29 |
| C | Mirage | 48.23% | +0.71% | 19.96% | -0.09% | 0.28 |
| C | Shiv | 46.61% | +0.26% | 33.96% | +0.13% | 0.26 |
| D | Celeste | 46.87% | -0.12% | 28.54% | -2.56% | 0.25 |
| D | 47.09% | -0.36% | 25.14% | -1.54% | 0.24 | |
| D | Viscous | 47.35% | -0.09% | 21.89% | +1.87% | 0.24 |
| D | Silver | 46.06% | -1.65% | 33.69% | -8.15% | 0.22 |
| D | Paradox | 46.67% | +0.14% | 26.19% | -2.43% | 0.22 |
| D | Vyper | 46.81% | +0.64% | 16.01% | +0.27% | 0.17 |
| D | Mina | 44.93% | +0.44% | 32.60% | -1.65% | 0.15 |
| D | Sinclair | 44.17% | -0.17% | 16.08% | -1.19% | 0.00 |
How Deadlock Tier Lists Are Calculated
The most reliable way to evaluate a hero’s performance is by aggregating raw match data. Here’s how we collected and processed those statistics to create our hero rankings.
Data Collection and Processing
Our Deadlock hero tier list is based on approximately 134,000 tracked matches sourced via Tracklock on June 14, 2026. Tracklock collects match data continuously and uses rolling time filters to keep statistics current, averaging the ranks assigned to each team to determine match ranks. Rather than focusing on a single skill rating, we analyzed data across all ranks, so the rankings are more representative of the entire player base.
High ranks like Eternus tend to have fewer matches than lower-level brackets, allowing small groups of players to easily skew win rates and tier placements. By using data from all ranks, our Deadlock tier list is less sensitive to outliers. However, since Deadlock is still in early development, minor errors might still occur, especially when platforms constantly need to adjust how they collect data. In that case, expect hero rankings to change as more data becomes available or whenever Valve drops a new gameplay patch.
Tier Calculation Methodology
To calculate our Deadlock hero power rankings, we used a weighted combination of hero win and pick rates. By doing this, we could identify which characters are strongest in the current meta, not just the most popular. Win rates were defined as the number of wins divided by the matches played, and pick rates as the number of matches featuring a specific hero divided by the matches played. We normalized these values using the min-max method so that they could be compared on the same scale.
Normalized Score = (Value – Minimum) ÷ (Maximum – Minimum)
Normalized values were then combined into a final score (called “Thunder Score”) with an 80/20 weighting, ranging from 0 to 1. Win rate contributed 80% to the final score because it directly reflects match success, while pick rate accounted for the remaining 20% as a measure of popularity.
Thunder Score = (Normalized Win Rate 0.80) + (Normalized Pick Rate 0.20)
Once the combined score was calculated, the heroes were sorted into tiers for easier comparison. The top-performing heroes were placed in S+ and S Tiers, followed by A Tier, B Tier, C Tier, and D Tier.
- S+ Tier: 95th–100th percentile (the top 5% of heroes)
- S Tier: 90th–94th percentile
- A Tier: 70th–89th percentile
- B Tier: 40th–69th percentile
- C Tier: 20th–39th percentile
- D Tier: 0th–19th percentile (the bottom 20% of heroes)
Win rate and pick rate changes were also included and reflect percentage point differences since the previous patch (June 4, 2026 minor update).
Tier Calculation Methodology
To calculate our Deadlock hero power rankings, we used a weighted combination of hero win and pick rates. By doing this, we could identify which characters are strongest in the current meta, not just the most popular. Win rates were defined as the number of wins divided by the matches played, and pick rates as the number of matches featuring a specific hero divided by the matches played. We normalized these values using the min-max method so that they could be compared on the same scale.
Normalized Score = (Value – Minimum) ÷ (Maximum – Minimum)
Normalized values were then combined into a final score (called “Thunder Score”) with an 80/20 weighting, ranging from 0 to 1. Win rate contributed 80% to the final score because it directly reflects match success, while pick rate accounted for the remaining 20% as a measure of popularity.
Thunder Score = (Normalized Win Rate 0.80) + (Normalized Pick Rate 0.20)
Once the combined score was calculated, the heroes were sorted into tiers for easier comparison. The top-performing heroes were placed in S+ and S Tiers, followed by A Tier, B Tier, C Tier, and D Tier.
- S+ Tier: 95th–100th percentile (the top 5% of heroes)
- S Tier: 90th–94th percentile
- A Tier: 70th–89th percentile
- B Tier: 40th–69th percentile
- C Tier: 20th–39th percentile
- D Tier: 0th–19th percentile (the bottom 20% of heroes)
Win rate and pick rate changes were also included and reflect percentage point differences since the previous patch (June 4, 2026 minor update).
Deadlock Hero Performance and Key Meta Stats
While win rates and pick rates help identify the strongest and most popular heroes in Deadlock, secondary quantitative metrics explain how they provide value.
For example, KDA summarizes a hero’s kills and assists relative to deaths, providing context around a hero’s contribution in teamfights and survivability. Similarly, player damage measures their offensive output, damage taken reflects their durability, net worth indicates farming efficiency, and tower damage reflects objective pressure and map control.
Statistical Insights on Win, Pick, and Power
S+ heroes usually combine high win and pick rates with strong in-game stats, including KDA, player damage, and net worth scores.
Seven is currently the strongest all-around meta hero in Deadlock. He not only has the highest win and pick rates, but also leads with a 45.3k average net worth across 135,900 hero appearances. He also ranks 5th in average player damage (40.1k) and 3rd in average tower damage (10.8k), showing that his oppressive power extends beyond teamfights.
Victor ranks comparably high with a 44.2k average net worth (4th overall), 40.9k average player damage (3rd overall), and 9.8k average tower damage (4th overall), reflecting strong damage output and farming efficiency. At the same time, he absorbs an average of 50.3k damage per match, making him an equally durable, aggressive frontliner.
Some lower-tier heroes post respectable individual statistics, although these strengths do not always translate into strong overall win rates.
For example, Grey Talon has the highest average KDA at 4.04 and Wraith leads in average tower damage at 13.0k. However, neither hero has the same win rate as Seven or Victor. This shows that, even at the B and C Tiers, lower-tier heroes can still excel situationally with the right build, mechanical skill, teammates, and matchup.
Here’s an overview of all Deadlock heroes and their performance across those metrics:
| Tier | Hero | KDA | Avg. Player Damage | Avg. Damage Taken | Avg. Net Worth | Avg. Tower Damage | Matches |
| S+ | Seven | 2.96 | 40,100 | 30,900 | 45,300 | 10,800 | 135,900 |
| S+ | Victor | 3.13 | 40,900 | 50,300 | 44,200 | 9,800 | 102,900 |
| S | Graves | 2.65 | 37,700 | 29,300 | 42,200 | 8,900 | 103,000 |
| S | Haze | 2.82 | 36,500 | 31,700 | 44,300 | 7,600 | 122,500 |
| A | Abrams | 2.77 | 32,100 | 50,400 | 40,400 | 5,800 | 90,300 |
| A | Billy | 2.69 | 34,500 | 46,300 | 41,100 | 6,000 | 109,600 |
| A | Paige | 3.46 | 30,900 | 22,700 | 42,400 | 5,400 | 76,800 |
| A | Ivy | 3.52 | 28,200 | 33,800 | 41,200 | 7,900 | 68,600 |
| A | Kelvin | 3.58 | 29,200 | 43,500 | 41,000 | 5,100 | 41,000 |
| A | Lash | 3.46 | 35,100 | 34,300 | 41,100 | 4,800 | 100,800 |
| A | Lady Geist | 2.89 | 46,900 | 44,000 | 43,500 | 9,100 | 77,100 |
| A | Dynamo | 3.34 | 29,800 | 41,900 | 41,600 | 5,400 | 75,200 |
| B | Calico | 3.43 | 35,800 | 35,800 | 43,800 | 6,000 | 57,500 |
| B | Infernus | 2.78 | 37,000 | 35,500 | 43,500 | 8,000 | 110,500 |
| B | McGinnis | 3.19 | 39,600 | 30,800 | 41,100 | 6,800 | 53,400 |
| B | Drifter | 2.74 | 38,200 | 38,000 | 42,200 | 6,000 | 91,100 |
| B | Rem | 3.68 | 23,100 | 26,100 | 41,600 | 4,700 | 109,300 |
| B | Mo & Krill | 3.19 | 32,100 | 52,300 | 42,300 | 5,000 | 61,300 |
| B | Yamato | 2.71 | 37,600 | 38,800 | 40,800 | 6,300 | 82,000 |
| B | The Doorman | 3.47 | 34,500 | 31,400 | 42,200 | 4,900 | 62,200 |
| B | Holliday | 3.41 | 35,500 | 31,000 | 42,200 | 5,100 | 64,500 |
| B | Grey Talon | 4.04 | 41,000 | 22,200 | 41,100 | 6,000 | 79,700 |
| B | Warden | 2.82 | 36,900 | 40,700 | 42,200 | 9,500 | 67,300 |
| C | Wraith | 2.85 | 34,100 | 31,500 | 44,400 | 13,000 | 94,500 |
| C | Apollo | 2.70 | 34,700 | 37,000 | 40,800 | 5,600 | 61,500 |
| C | Vindicta | 3.19 | 39,300 | 22,300 | 40,500 | 7,100 | 67,500 |
| C | Bebop | 2.58 | 35,700 | 42,000 | 40,500 | 3,900 | 103,600 |
| C | Venator | 2.72 | 36,700 | 37,000 | 42,300 | 8,500 | 115,100 |
| C | Mirage | 3.23 | 33,100 | 32,200 | 42,400 | 5,600 | 51,600 |
| C | Shiv | 2.86 | 34,200 | 41,800 | 39,900 | 4,400 | 86,800 |
| D | Celeste | 2.63 | 36,600 | 30,300 | 41,100 | 5,700 | 75,700 |
| D | 2.81 | 40,200 | 29,400 | 43,100 | 7,200 | 67,500 | |
| D | Viscous | 3.27 | 36,100 | 33,600 | 40,900 | 4,400 | 52,500 |
| D | Silver | 2.73 | 32,300 | 37,900 | 39,600 | 4,800 | 100,900 |
| D | Paradox | 2.76 | 33,500 | 31,200 | 41,300 | 5,600 | 69,800 |
| D | Vyper | 2.35 | 33,200 | 31,100 | 41,700 | 10,900 | 40,100 |
| D | Mina | 2.73 | 32,600 | 26,800 | 41,100 | 6,100 | 85,700 |
| D | Sinclair | 2.64 | 29,600 | 29,800 | 39,700 | 6,900 | 42,200 |
Note: Hero performance data was sourced from StatLocker and reflects matches played from June 7–14, 2026, at all skill ratings.
Historical Performance Changes
Each patch tends to rotate a different set of meta characters in Deadlock, with current win and pick rates providing a general idea of the best performers. However, by examining how these figures change over time, we can get a better sense of who is rotating into (or out of) the meta.
A positive win-rate change suggests that a hero is finding greater success in matches, while a positive pick-rate change reflects their growing popularity. These changes directly influence tier lists and can help players identify when recommended builds might need updating.
The following table shows the difference in win and pick rates for each hero across recent patches:
| Hero | June 11 | June 4 | May 31 | May 28 | ||||
| Win Rate Change | Pick Rate Change | Win Rate Change | Pick Rate Change | Win Rate Change | Pick Rate Change | Win Rate Change | Pick Rate Change | |
| Abrams | +0.45% | +2.01% | +0.12% | -0.46% | +0.57% | +0.32% | -0.60% | +0.03% |
| Apollo | -0.03% | +9.77% | +0.97% | -1.91% | +2.04% | +7.37% | -2.05% | -5.93% |
| Bebop | +0.32% | +1.64% | +0.75% | +1.32% | -0.02% | +0.98% | -0.35% | -1.38% |
| Billy | +0.45% | -2.38% | -0.17% | -1.13% | +0.54% | +0.31% | -0.47% | +1.97% |
| Calico | +0.16% | +9.68% | +0.70% | +1.41% | +0.45% | +0.40% | -0.32% | -2.32% |
| Celeste | -0.11% | -2.56% | -0.18% | -1.85% | +0.54% | -1.28% | -0.35% | +1.58% |
| Drifter | +0.60% | -1.42% | -0.14% | +1.03% | +0.41% | -0.36% | -0.32% | -0.55% |
| Dynamo | +0.45% | -0.70% | +0.29% | -0.11% | +0.40% | -0.80% | -0.61% | +0.29% |
| Graves | -1.71% | -5.93% | -1.21% | -4.87% | -3.06% | -8.16% | +2.45% | +7.45% |
| Grey Talon | -1.41% | -3.68% | +0.49% | +1.34% | +0.56% | +2.56% | -0.45% | -1.02% |
| Haze | +0.48% | -0.99% | -0.03% | -0.29% | +0.33% | -0.04% | -0.31% | -0.01% |
| Holliday | +3.10% | +18.42% | +0.64% | +0.67% | +1.13% | -0.56% | -1.88% | -2.44% |
| Infernus | +0.32% | +0.92% | +0.12% | +0.69% | -0.12% | +1.84% | +0.07% | -0.81% |
| Ivy | +0.04% | +0.14% | +0.49% | +0.67% | -0.41% | -0.13% | 0.00% | +0.05% |
| Kelvin | -0.15% | -0.31% | +0.97% | +0.33% | +0.36% | -1.02% | -0.75% | -0.18% |
| Lady Geist | +0.49% | +0.10% | -0.28% | -0.35% | -0.35% | +0.73% | +0.28% | -0.27% |
| Lash | +0.56% | -0.60% | +0.36% | +2.21% | +0.60% | -1.25% | -0.67% | -0.48% |
| McGinnis | -0.51% | -2.86% | -2.10% | -3.17% | -0.74% | -3.47% | +1.09% | +4.41% |
| Mina | +0.43% | -1.65% | -0.32% | -0.86% | +0.47% | -1.08% | -0.51% | -0.10% |
| Mirage | +0.70% | -0.08% | +0.16% | -0.16% | +0.31% | -0.28% | -0.33% | -0.36% |
| Mo & Krill | +0.85% | 0.00% | -0.55% | +0.86% | +0.44% | -0.01% | -0.10% | -0.75% |
| Paige | +0.19% | +1.50% | -0.11% | -0.74% | +0.25% | +0.97% | +0.16% | +0.11% |
| Paradox | +0.14% | -2.43% | -1.18% | -2.43% | +0.57% | -0.55% | 0.00% | +2.18% |
| -0.37% | -1.54% | -0.29% | +0.58% | +0.18% | -0.39% | +0.01% | +0.46% | |
| Rem | +0.50% | -1.27% | +0.53% | +1.65% | +0.78% | +0.21% | -0.69% | -0.97% |
| Seven | -0.90% | -4.35% | +0.66% | +2.60% | -0.01% | +0.71% | -0.02% | -0.10% |
| Shiv | +0.26% | +0.13% | +0.28% | +0.99% | -0.24% | +0.68% | -0.19% | -0.89% |
| Silver | -1.65% | -8.14% | +0.75% | +4.20% | -0.37% | -0.14% | +0.03% | +0.14% |
| Sinclair | -0.17% | -1.19% | +0.10% | -1.41% | +0.19% | +1.62% | -0.21% | -0.33% |
| The Doorman | -0.99% | -1.48% | +0.38% | +1.73% | +0.45% | +1.55% | -0.37% | -1.33% |
| Venator | +0.23% | +0.87% | -0.21% | +0.46% | +0.37% | +2.02% | +0.06% | -0.59% |
| Victor | -0.95% | -3.30% | -0.77% | +0.09% | -0.08% | +0.83% | +0.73% | +0.81% |
| Vindicta | +0.83% | +2.10% | +0.58% | +0.28% | +0.28% | +0.61% | -0.76% | -0.51% |
| Viscous | -0.09% | +1.87% | -0.19% | +0.34% | +0.69% | +0.89% | -0.16% | -1.19% |
| Vyper | +0.63% | +0.27% | -0.57% | -0.29% | +0.74% | -0.61% | -0.39% | +0.18% |
| Warden | +0.53% | +0.48% | +0.38% | +1.78% | -0.18% | +0.48% | -0.43% | -2.05% |
| Wraith | +0.37% | -0.99% | -0.24% | -0.81% | +0.27% | +1.88% | -0.05% | -0.16% |
| Yamato | -0.03% | -2.04% | +0.20% | -4.39% | -0.67% | -6.85% | +0.26% | +5.07% |
Note: Hero performance data was sourced from Tracklock on June 14, 2026, and reflects changes from the preceding patch across matches played at all skill ratings.
Holliday is currently the top emerging hero in Deadlock. Following the June 11 patch, her win and pick rates increased by 3.10 and 18.42 percentage points, respectively. The update reworked her Powder Keg, giving it two charges by default, an alt-cast, and improved launch behavior.
Despite negligible changes in their win rates, Apollo and Calico also experienced huge spikes in popularity, with their pick rates growing by 9.77 and 9.68 percentage points, respectively. Apollo received mobility and utility improvements in the recent balance update, while Calico gained more damage, sustain, and melee-debuff strength.
On the other hand, some established heroes moved in the opposite direction.
Graves declined in both win and pick rates, dropping by 3.53 and 11.51 percentage points, respectively, across the last four patches. This came after Valve nerfed Jar of Dead’s damage and collection rate, while reducing Ghouls’ damage and Grasping Hands’ immobilize duration, limiting her ability to farm and lock down enemies.
Seven and Victor were both hit by nerfs that hurt their win and pick rates. However, their longer-term declines are modest compared with heroes like Graves or McGinnis. These changes are perfect examples of why individual statistics like hero win and pick rates should never be viewed in isolation.
Understanding Meta Tier Classification
Deadlock hero tier rankings are designed to summarize how reliably a specific character performs relative to the rest of the roster. However, they’re not absolute measures of strength, and performance can vary based on your skill rating, team composition, item build, and matchup.
An S+ placement doesn’t mean the hero is unbeatable either, only that it provides one of the strongest combinations of results and popularity. Likewise, heroes in the D Tier aren’t necessarily lost causes, but may require greater mechanical skill or favorable matchups to shine.
This table explains what each meta tier represents and how heroes in that category typically perform in Deadlock.
| Tier | Classification | Description | Examples |
| S+ | Overpowered | The strongest performers, supported by high win rates and strong pick rates. | Seven, Victor |
| S | Meta Defining | Powerful heroes that reliably win games and heavily influence the meta. | Graves, Haze |
| A | Strong Picks | Solid picks that perform well without outright dominating every matchup. | Abrams, Billy, Paige |
| B | Viable | Good heroes with solid strengths but noticeable weaknesses against stronger matchups. | Calico, Infernus, McGinnis |
| C | Situational | Good with the right build, player, team composition, or matchup, but less reliable. | Wraith, Apollo, Vindicta |
| D | Underwhelming | The least impactful picks. They offer limited value and have obvious weaknesses that most heroes can exploit. | Celeste, Pocket, Viscous |
Note: Tier lists are highly subjective and vary drastically among creators and high-level players. Rankings also require regular updating to reflect the latest updates or competitive insights.
What Causes Variability in Hero Tier List Stats?
Hero rankings can fluctuate rapidly in Deadlock, especially while both the game and its meta are still developing. The main factors include:
- Small sample sizes: High-rank brackets like Eternus have proportionally smaller sample sizes, making their data more vulnerable to outliers. As a result, sudden spikes or drops may not reflect a meaningful change in a hero’s actual strength.
- Exceptional players: A small number of highly skilled or specialist players can disproportionately influence a hero’s win rate, artificially inflating win rates without proving the character is equally strong for everybody.
- Skill level differences: Some heroes rely heavily on team coordination and simply perform better in high-rank matchmaking. This is because their kits require stronger mechanics, communication, positioning, or support to reach their full potential.
- Balance updates: Nerfs, buffs, and mechanical reworks can affect results by altering a hero’s damage, survivability, utility, or effectiveness. These changes also have ripple effects and influence the viability of other heroes.
That said, you should treat Deadlock tier lists as general advice for identifying the strongest performers rather than a definitive measure of every hero’s power.
Additional Resources for Deadlock Hero Theorycrafting
While our Deadlock tier list offers a detailed, data-driven overview of the current hero rankings, there are other useful resources available to provide additional insights into matchups, builds, and the broader meta.
Here are a few options to help you refine your picks and coordinate with your team more effectively:
- Hero tier lists: Compare hero rankings from different sources to see how creators evaluate each hero’s strength, popularity, and placement in the meta.
- Expert tier lists: Refer to expert tier lists on YouTube or Twitch for a more granular analysis of hero rankings, based on advanced mechanics, high-level play, or competitive experience.
- Third-party statistics: Look at third-party statistics sites like Tracklock or StatLocker for matchup data, hero-vs-hero performance statistics, popular team compositions, builds, and combos for theorycrafting.
Deadlock Tier List: Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about our Deadlock hero rankings? These frequently asked questions (FAQs) should offer some clarity and clear up any misunderstandings.
How Often Are Deadlock Tier Lists Updated?
Most Deadlock tier lists are updated weekly or after major patches. Since the game is still in early development, Valve regularly adjusts hero stats, items, the economy, and objective mechanics, which can (and will!) disrupt the rankings.
Are Recommended Deadlock Builds Reliable?
Generally, yes. Recommended builds provide a strong foundation, especially when used by professional or top-ranked Deadlock players. That said, the best build is always situational and depends on your team composition, lane matchup, and personal playstyle.
Why Are There Differences Between Tier Lists From Different Sources?
Deadlock tier lists tend to use different methods to determine hero rankings. Some rely on objective metrics like win and pick rates, while others weigh subjective factors, such as community sentiment, balance changes, and creator opinions.
How Do I Make And Share My Own Deadlock Tier List?
You can make and share custom Deadlock hero tier lists through sites like TierMaker, using data from Tracklock or StatLocker to inform your rankings. Once you have imported the roster, simply rank the heroes and create a shareable link to send to your friends.
Can Win Rates And Pick Rates Change Rapidly?
Absolutely. Hero win rates and pick rates in Deadlock fluctuate rapidly, especially after major patches and balance updates. Sometimes, less-played heroes become popular due to specialized builds that eventually become meta.
What Do “S+” Or “Tier 1” Actually Mean?
Tier 1 and S+ generally refer to the best-performing heroes in Deadlock, including those that have powerful kits and regularly outperform opponents across a broad range of matchups and team compositions. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably.
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