GameGoldLab is the ultimate Deadlock knowledge and coaching platform. Master every hero with in-depth guides, ability breakdowns, optimal item builds, pro builds, counter matchups, synergies, combos, and expert gameplay tips. Track live hero stats including win rates, pick rates, KDA, and match volume. Browse the tier list for the current patch. Book pro coaching sessions to level up.
All Deadlock heroes: Abrams (Brawler), Apollo (Assassin), Bebop (Brawler), Billy (Brawler), Calico (Assassin), Celeste (Marksman), Drifter (Assassin), Dynamo (Mystic), Graves (Marksman), Grey Talon (Marksman), Haze (Assassin), Holliday (Marksman), Infernus (Marksman), Ivy (Marksman), Kelvin (Brawler), Lady Geist (Mystic), Lash (Assassin), McGinnis (Mystic), Mina (Marksman), Mirage (Assassin), Mo and Krill (Brawler), Paige (Mystic), Paradox (Marksman), Pocket (Assassin), Rem (Mystic), Seven (Mystic), Shiv (Brawler), Silver (Marksman), Sinclair (Mystic), The Doorman (Mystic), Venator (Marksman), Victor (Brawler), Vindicta (Marksman), Viscous (Mystic), Vyper (Assassin), Warden (Brawler), Wraith (Marksman), Yamato (Assassin).
Popular heroes include Victor guide, Dynamo guide, Abrams guide, Bebop guide, Haze guide, Seven guide, Lash guide, Yamato guide. Browse the complete hero list.
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Each hero guide includes base stats, weapon stats, ability breakdowns, item builds, counter matchups, synergies, and FAQs. View all hero guides, check the tier list, and track live stats.
Live statistics for Deadlock including win rates, pick rates, damage output, KDA, net worth, and match volume across all skill brackets. Data sourced from real matches from the deadlock-api.com service. Track the evolving meta with 7-day trend charts showing win rate and pick rate changes over time. Filter heroes by role including Brawler, Marksman, Mystic, and Assassin. Visit the hero stats page for the latest data with win rates and pick rates for every hero.
The Deadlock tier list ranks all heroes using a composite score system. Win rate contributes 40 percent of the score, pick rate contributes 30 percent, match volume contributes 15 percent, and player count contributes 15 percent. S Tier represents the top 14 percent of heroes. A Tier covers the next 20 percent. B Tier includes the next 24 percent. C and D Tier cover the bottom 42 percent. See the full Deadlock tier list for current rankings.
Each hero guide includes item builds for early, mid, and late game phases. Coaching services available in Starter, Pro, and Elite plans with personalized training. Explore pro builds or book coaching sessions.
New to Deadlock? The beginner guide covers soul economy, laning phase, hero roles, map objectives, and core mechanics. The hero roles guide explains Brawler, Marksman, Mystic, and Assassin playstyles. The laning phase guide covers winning your lane and rotating. The soul economy guide explains efficient farming. Browse all Deadlock guides.
Deadlock is a hybrid MOBA-shooter by Valve Corporation in closed alpha. The game combines third-person shooting with MOBA mechanics including lanes, creep waves, towers, and items. Players choose from 38 unique heroes with distinct abilities. Explore hero guides and check live statistics for the current meta.
Everything you need to know about the Deadlock ranked system: all 7 ranks from Initiate to Eternus, distribution percentages, how MMR works, and how to climb.
The starting rank for every new Deadlock player. Focus on learning core mechanics: last hitting, denying souls, and basic positioning.
Players who understand the fundamentals. Start practicing map rotations and objective control to climb out.
Solid mechanics with improving game sense. The average competitive player sits around this rank.
Above-average players with good farming efficiency and teamfight awareness. Top 40% of the player base.
Strong players with deep hero pools and consistent decision-making. Roughly top 15% of players.
Elite players who dominate their matches. Top 5% — requires mastery of mechanics, macro, and meta.
The highest rank in Deadlock. Reserved for the best of the best — top 1% of the player base.
To play ranked in Deadlock, you need to reach a minimum hero level and complete your placement matches. The system evaluates your performance across placement games to determine your starting rank.
Deadlock uses a hidden MMR (Matchmaking Rating) to pair you with players of similar skill. Winning matches raises your MMR, losing lowers it. Your displayed rank updates based on MMR changes over time.
Each rank can be divided into segments. Climbing within a rank requires consistent performance. The highest tiers — Ascendant and Eternus — have the steepest climb requirements.
Inactive accounts may experience rank decay in higher tiers. Play regularly to maintain your competitive standing and keep your rank accurate.
Based on aggregate match data, the Deadlock player base distributes as follows: Initiate and Arcanist together make up roughly 48% of players, Ritualist about 15%, Emissary 12%, Phantom 10%, Ascendant 5%, and Eternus just 1%. If you are Emissary or above, you are already above the average Deadlock player.
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