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Hero Ability Maker

Design custom abilities with mechanics, scaling stats and tier upgrades, then export the card to share.

Ability 1
IconForked EnergyChange icon
Range chips Shown under the name, e.g. 7.5m
DescriptionSelect words, then Bold. Shows as **word**.
Stats Tick Conditional to add a header like On Hit:. Style sets the box colour; scaling adds the corner badge (e.g. x0.6).
Upgrades

Arc Relay

18s
15m6m

Fire a beam that chains between up to 3 enemies, dealing spirit damage to each.

The last enemy hit is slowed.

x0.8 70Spirit Damage
3Chain Targets
Last target:
x0.1 -30%Movement Slow
1.5sDuration
8mChain Radius
1
+1 Chain Target
2
-4s Cooldown
5
Chained enemies are silenced for 1.5s
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Exported cards include the site watermark.

How to use the hero ability maker

  1. 1
    Name the ability

    Give it a name and a cooldown, like 18s. Both show at the top of the card.

  2. 2
    Pick an icon

    Choose from 100 ability icons, grouped by theme, or upload your own.

  3. 3
    Add range chips

    Chips sit under the name for range, radius or charges, like 15m. Add or remove as many as you need.

  4. 4
    Describe what it does

    Write the effect in plain words. Select the key words and press Bold so they stand out.

  5. 5
    Add stat boxes

    Choose a stat to get its game icon, or a custom label. Tick Conditional to add a header such as ON HIT: or Last target:.

  6. 6
    Set the tier upgrades

    Fill in the three upgrade tiers. Leave one blank and it shows as an empty tier.

  7. 7
    Build the kit and export

    Add more abilities for a full kit, then download the cards as a PNG to share.

Design and explore Deadlock hero abilities

Abilities play a major role in how heroes function in Deadlock. Each ability shapes how a character moves, engages in combat, and interacts with enemies during a match. From mobility tools and spirit-powered attacks to defensive mechanics and crowd control effects, abilities define a hero’s overall playstyle.

The Deadlock Hero Ability Maker helps players organize and visualize these concepts. Instead of rough notes or scattered ideas, abilities can be structured into a clear format that highlights mechanics, cooldowns, effects, and intended gameplay interactions.

Example Custom Deadlock Ability Concepts

  • Arc Relay – Fire a spirit beam that chains between nearby enemies.
  • Momentum Dash – Dash forward and gain damage based on distance.
  • Spirit Overload – Convert energy into a temporary ability boost.

If you're experimenting with full hero designs, you can also create complementary items using the Deadlock Item Builder Tool.

Example custom Deadlock ability concepts

Arc Relay

Fire a spirit beam that chains between nearby enemies.

Momentum Dash

Dash forward and gain damage based on distance.

Spirit Overload

Convert energy into a temporary ability boost.

If you're experimenting with full hero designs, you can also create complementary items using the Deadlock Item Builder Tool.

Hero ability maker FAQ

What is the Deadlock Hero Ability Maker?
The Deadlock Hero Ability Maker is a web tool that allows players to design custom hero abilities for Deadlock using a structured template. You can define ability names, effects, cooldowns, and descriptions to create complete ability concepts.
How do you create custom abilities in Deadlock?
While the game itself may not allow players to add new abilities, many players enjoy designing ability ideas using concept tools. The Deadlock Hero Ability Maker lets you create and organize custom ability concepts that can be shared with the community.
Can I design my own Deadlock hero abilities?
Yes. Using the ability creator, players can design their own hero abilities by defining mechanics, effects, and interactions. This is commonly used for theorycrafting or sharing creative hero concepts.
Is there a Deadlock ability template I can use?
Yes. The ability maker provides a structured template that mimics the format used in many game ability descriptions. This helps players organize ability stats, effects, and cooldowns in a clean format.
Can I create full hero ability kits?
Many players use the tool to design complete hero kits that include multiple abilities such as primary abilities, secondary abilities, passives, and ultimate skills.
Where do people share custom Deadlock abilities?
Custom ability concepts are commonly shared on Reddit, Discord servers, forums, and community discussion pages where players discuss balance ideas and hero design concepts.
What are good Deadlock ability ideas?
Popular ability concepts often include mobility skills like dashes or teleports, crowd control effects, spirit-powered attacks, defensive shields, and abilities that interact with movement or positioning.
Can I export or share the abilities I create?
Yes. Once an ability concept is finished, it can be exported as a high-resolution PNG image so it can be shared with other players online.
Is the Deadlock Ability Maker free?
Yes. The ability creator is completely free and does not require creating an account to design or export custom abilities.
Is this tool affiliated with Valve or Deadlock developers?
No. This tool is a fan-made project created for the Deadlock community and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.