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Deadlock Item Designer

Design custom Deadlock items with this free item designer. Build Weapon, Vitality, or Spirit cards with your own stats, icons, and active or passive effects, then download a PNG for theorycrafting and community feedback.

Item class
Icon
Identity
Base stats
Ability
DescriptionSelect words, then Bold. Shows as **word**.
Stat boxes
Upgrades
Upgrades from
Upgrades to

Pick a game item to show its artwork, or type any name. Leave blank to hide.

Echo Lantern
3,200
+8% Spirit Resist
+6 Spirit Power
Active24s
Mark a target. After 1.5s they are pulled toward the lantern and slowed.
40%
Slow
3s
Duration
25m
Ability Range
+20%
Spirit Damage
Conditional
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Exported cards include the site watermark.

How to use the item designer

  1. 1
    Pick a class

    Weapon, Vitality or Spirit sets the card colors and loads an example. Once you start editing, switching class keeps your work.

  2. 2
    Choose an icon

    Use one of the game’s item icons, or upload a PNG, JPG or WebP up to 5 MB.

  3. 3
    Name it and set the cost

    Give the item a name and a soul cost. Both show in the card header.

  4. 4
    Add base stats

    Enter a value and choose the stat. Add a before and after, like 750 > 800, if you want to show the change.

  5. 5
    Write the ability

    Choose Passive or Active, add a cooldown and a description. Select words and press Bold to highlight them. Stats from the list get their game icon; pick Custom label to type your own, and tick Conditional when it only applies sometimes.

  6. 6
    Add upgrades

    Fill in Upgrades from or Upgrades to. Pick a game item to show its icon, or type any name. Leave both blank to hide the section.

  7. 7
    Export

    Check the preview (on mobile, use the Preview tab), then download the card as a PNG and share it on Discord or Reddit.

Design Custom Deadlock Items

The Deadlock Item Designer gives players a simple way to design their own custom item ideas for Deadlock. Whether you want to explore new mechanics, create interesting stat combinations, or build item concepts for community discussion, this tool helps you turn rough ideas into polished item templates.

Instead of sketching item ideas in notes or screenshots, the Deadlock Item Designer lets you organize names, stats, effects, and descriptions in a clean visual format. This makes it easier to experiment with custom item designs and share them with other players.

Players can use the Deadlock Item Designer to brainstorm new item concepts, imagine alternative balance ideas, and create custom Deadlock items that feel more structured and easier to present. It is a practical tool for theorycrafting, creativity, and community sharing.

Example Custom Item Designs

Spirit Bloom

boosts spirit power after chaining abilities together.

Iron Relay

grants armor and movement speed after taking burst damage.

Phantom Circuit

increases cooldown reduction after eliminations.

Echo Vessel

stores a portion of damage dealt and releases it on activation.

Start Designing Your Own Item

Ready to create your own custom item concept? Use the Deadlock Item Builder to design your item template and export it to share with the community.

Deadlock item designer FAQ

What is the Deadlock Item Designer?
The Deadlock Item Designer is a web-based tool that lets players design custom Deadlock item ideas using an editable template. It helps organize item names, stats, descriptions, and effects in a clean format.
Is the Deadlock Item Designer free to use?
Yes. The Deadlock Item Designer is completely free. You can design custom items, edit templates, and export your ideas without paying or creating an account.
Can I download the item designs I make?
Yes. After creating your custom item design, you can export and download the finished template to share with friends, online communities, or social posts.
Is this an official Deadlock or Valve tool?
No. This website and tool are fan-made projects created for the Deadlock community and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.