When I started figuring out Deadlock, one of the first things I ran into was the question of choosing heroes. Which ones are currently strong, and which ones are just taking up a slot on the team?
Deadlock Tier List
To answer this question and help other players, I decided to put together a Deadlock tier list, which compiles the best and worst heroes at the moment.
Tier S – Invincible
Let’s start with those at the top of the food chain. Tier S heroes are those who can single-handedly turn the tide of a match. They have powerful abilities, high stats, and most importantly, they can adapt to any situation. These heroes are almost mandatory if you want to dominate the game.
Tier A – Reliable Fighters
Tier A heroes are the ones you can rely on in most matches. They are certainly not as strong as the Tier S heroes, but they can still be a great asset to the team. Using these heroes is justified in most cases, especially if you have a strategy that emphasizes their strengths.
Tier B – Good, but situational
Tier B includes heroes that can shine in certain conditions, but are not as versatile as their higher tier counterparts. They are useful in the hands of an experienced player who knows how to utilize their abilities in specific situations. However, they won’t always be the best choice if the opponent is well-prepared.
Tier C – Medium Performers
Tier C heroes are not impressive. They have some merit, but they often fall short of the level above. These heroes can be used if they fit well into your strategy, but it’s best not to rely on them as the backbone of your team.
Tier D – Leave them on the bench
Finally, Tier D are the heroes that currently appear to be the weakest. Their abilities are either ineffective in the current meta, or they are too dependent on certain conditions to be useful on a consistent basis. These heroes can be used for experimental purposes or just for fun, but expecting to win with them is a risk.
S Tier
Ivy
- Uses vines to slow and attack enemies.
- Shares buffs with allies.
- Turns into stone to stun and damage enemies.
Infernus
- Uses napalm and fire to deal damage.
- Napalm slows enemies.
- Fire applies a Burning debuff to enemies.
- Transforms into a bomb that stuns all nearby enemies.
Abram
- Drains enemies’ health.
- Regenerates own health.
- Executes area-of-effect (AoE) attacks.
A Tier
Dynamo
- Enters the void to replenish ammo.
- Restores health for yourself and allies.
- Pulls enemies in, dealing damage and launching them upward.
Bebop
- Uses explosives.
- Pulls in enemies to deal damage.
- Slows down enemies.
Kelvin
- Deals damage with ice and slows enemies.
- Leaves a trail of ice that buffs yourself and allies.
- Summons a dome that restores health to all allies inside.
Seven
- Uses lightning to slow and attack enemies.
- Summons a cloak that deals damage and allows teleportation to it.
- Hides in a suitcase, dealing AoE damage.
- Delivers damage-over-time (DoT) attacks.
Vindicta
- Flies and attacks enemies using a scoped view.
- Summons a crow to deal damage and apply the Bleed debuff.
- Uses a stake to tether and immobilize an enemy.
Wraith
- Can teleport.
- Buffs allies.
- Lifts an opponent, stunning them.
Viscous
- Attacks enemies with goo, slowing them down.
- Summons goo that buffs, protects, and heals allies.
- Turns into a ball of goo, stunning and damaging enemies.
B Tier
McGinnis
- Deploys a mini-turret.
- Summons a spirit to heal allies.
- Constructs a wall that deals damage and slows enemies.
Grey Talon
- Executes charged shots.
- Attacks mid-air.
- Traps enemies.
- Controls an owl to deal damage to enemies.
Paradox
- Warps space and time to attack enemies and disrupt their attacks.
- Teleports to the enemy’s location by swapping places.
Shiv
- Uses blades in combat.
- Dashes to damage nearby enemies.
- Instantly defeats opponents whose HP is below a certain threshold.
Yamato
- Uses a grapple to reach enemies.
- Attacks enemies to heal yourself.
- The power of shadows resets cooldowns, grants unlimited ammo, and protects from debuffs for a short duration.
Warden
- Uses flasks to weaken and slow enemies.
- Curses an opponent.
C Tier
Haze
- Sends enemies to sleep.
- Becomes invisible.
Lady Geist
- Sacrifices her own health to damage enemies.
- Drains enemy health to heal herself.
Mo & Krill
- Regains health by damaging others.
- Burrows underground and leaps up to attack enemies above.
D Tier
Lash
- Grapples enemies.
- Stomps the ground to damage nearby enemies.
- Lifts and stuns enemies.
This Deadlock tier list helps you understand which heroes are relevant now, and which ones you should avoid. It’s important to remember that the meta is constantly changing, and the heroes that are considered strong today may no longer be relevant in the future. But for now, these guidelines will help you choose the right heroes and increase your chances of winning. So keep up with the meta heroes and keep improving your skills!
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