DynamoThreat · Teamfights
Watch for
Ready group control can stop your committed damage window.
Do this
Keep his location in view and approach from another angle or wait until he is occupied before entering.
How to play
How to play Haze in Deadlock
How to play Haze in Deadlock
DifficultyEasy
WeaponRapid Fire
RoleGun Carry · Pick
Quick answer
- Your job
- Build enough income to deal useful gun damage, then attack an exposed enemy while teammates occupy their attention. You want time to keep hitting a target rather than being everyone’s first target.
- Positioning
- Play beside or behind your team before taking a side angle into a fight.
- How to win fights
- Fixation rewards repeated hits on the same enemy.
- When you’re in trouble
- Move back through cover towards allies and use Sleep Dagger if it creates a retreat opportunity.
Strong at
- Focused gun damageRepeated hits build pressure on the same target.
- Hidden approachesSmoke Bomb helps find an unnoticed entry angle.
- Distracted-target punishmentSustained damage rewards entering after allies draw attention.
Weak to
- Weak entry timingStarting first invites concentrated damage and control.
- Close detectionInvisibility does not hide her from nearby enemies.
- Interrupted damageDefensive tools or control can spoil a committed attack.
How to play Haze
The full version of the quick answer.
Your goal
Build enough income to deal useful gun damage, then attack an exposed enemy while teammates occupy their attention. You want time to keep hitting a target rather than being everyone’s first target.
Positioning
Play beside or behind your team before taking a side angle into a fight. Use cover and Smoke Bomb to approach without crossing open enemy gunfire. Keep an escape route in mind: invisibility is not a reliable rescue once enemies are close and already tracking you.
How to fight
- Fixation rewards repeated hits on the same enemy. Choose a target you can safely keep shooting instead of scattering a few bullets across everyone. Sleep Dagger gives you time to improve your position before firing; do not rush to wake the target from a poor angle.
- Look for an enemy separated from protection, or enter after allies draw attention. Bullet Dance can punish a useful commitment, but check enemy control and defensive tools first. You can still contribute through ordinary shooting instead of waiting for a perfect ultimate opportunity.
When an enemy threatens you
Move back through cover towards allies and use Sleep Dagger if it creates a retreat opportunity. Do not assume Smoke Bomb immediately makes you safe: nearby enemies can see and continue tracking you.
Haze Items & Ability Order
Popular Haze Items
Browse common Haze purchases from early farming through late-game fights, comparing item popularity across the stages of her gun-carry progression.
0–9 min
Rapid Rounds85%
Swift Striker77%
Extra Spirit67%
Active Reload66%
9–20 min
Surge of Power50%
Burst Fire48%
Fortitude45%
Bullet Lifesteal39%
30+ min
Silencer19%
Siphon Bullets12%
Lucky Shot12%
Unstoppable12%
Haze Ability Order
See how Haze players approach their first 10 ability points, with common sequences for developing damage, farming and pick pressure.
| Ability point | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fixation | 1 | 2 | – | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
 Sleep Dagger | – | – | 3 | – | – | 6 | – | 8 | 9 | – |
 Smoke Bomb | – | – | – | 4 | – | – | – | – | – | 10 |
 Bullet Dance | – | – | – | – | – | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Ability point | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixation | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | – |
| Sleep Dagger | – | – | 3 | 4 | – | 6 | – | 8 | – | – |
| Smoke Bomb | – | – | – | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| Bullet Dance | – | – | – | – | – | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Ability point | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixation | 1 | 2 | – | – | 5 | – | – | 8 | – | – |
| Sleep Dagger | – | – | 3 | – | – | 6 | – | – | – | 10 |
| Smoke Bomb | – | – | – | 4 | – | – | – | – | 9 | – |
| Bullet Dance | – | – | – | – | – | – | 7 | – | – | – |
Haze game plan
Timings are approximate. When teams start grouping and pushing objectives, use the next phase’s advice.
Early game
~0–10 minPrioritise trooper souls and safe shooting. Build Fixation on one target during a useful exchange instead of scattering damage across everyone.
Mid game
~10–25 minCollect waves and nearby camps, then join useful nearby fights. Use Smoke Bomb for a side approach without assuming it hides you at close range.
Late game
~25+ minLet teammates draw attention before committing sustained fire or Bullet Dance. Check enemy control and defensive tools before entering a group.
Tips
Good to know
- Sleep Dagger doesn't break invisibility, so cast it while still hidden for a guaranteed setup.
- Headshots stack Fixation three times faster — aim high to ramp damage quickly.
- Bullet Dance fires with perfect accuracy, so use it while jumping to dodge return fire.
Avoid these mistakes
- Being seen at close range despite Smoke Bomb.
- Starting first into enemy control or splitting shots without building useful pressure.
If you’re struggling
Collect safe income and join nearby fights after allies draw attention; avoid gambling on solo kills.
One useful tip
Invisibility does not make you untouchable. Do not enter first and expect Smoke Bomb to rescue you.
Matchups to watch
Heroes that change how you play Haze. Situational adjustments, not rankings.
Mo & KrillThreat · Teamfights
Watch for
A close hold can stop sustained shooting before you produce enough damage.
Do this
Do not enter directly beside them while they are waiting; keep distance and let teammates draw the commitment first.
Grey TalonOpportunity · Mid-game skirmishes
Watch for
An isolated ranged attacker may be occupied aiming away from your approach.
Do this
Use a covered side route, check traps and nearby allies, then take a supported dagger-and-shooting opening.
