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Deadlock gameplay guides

Learn Deadlock basics, compare the hero roster and find explanations of items, builds, ranks and the tier list.

• Deadlock builds

  Start with a build for your selected hero, check its items and purpose, then compare one change at a time in Sandbox.

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• Deadlock characters

  See the 39 playable heroes in build 6745, choose a playstyle you enjoy, and learn the hero’s limits.

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• Deadlock beginner guide

  Farm safely, spend souls on a useful power increase, and turn that advantage into objective pressure. The match ends by defeating the enemy Patron.

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• Deadlock items

  Check item prices, upgrade costs and the differences between Weapon, Vitality and Spirit items before choosing what to buy.

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• Deadlock ranks

  Ranked uses 11 ranks with six subranks each. Qualify through Standard wins, unlock eligible heroes, then complete solo calibration.

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• Tier list

  Shortlist Paige, Graves or Victor for all-rank Ranked play; compare Sinclair, Dynamo and Celeste at Ascendant+. Treat Rat King’s early lead as provisional.

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