Deadlock Tier List & Meta Report

What’s strong. What’s changing. What players are buying.

Explore the current Deadlock meta with an interactive hero tier list, win rates and pick rates. Compare top-performing heroes, item trends, build styles and lane duos, then filter the report by rank, mode and time period.

Data: Oct 17–Oct 24, 2026 · Ranked · All Ranks · 148,018 matches · Last successful refresh:

Meta at a Glance

Strongest Performer55.6%GravesWin rate

Graves recorded a 55.6% win rate across 51,947 matches.

Biggest Win Rate Rise+8.2ptsDeadman DannyWin rate now 46.9% (was 38.8% last week)

Deadman Danny’s win rate changed by +8.2 percentage points compared with the previous 7 days (38.8% → 46.9%).

Notable Item Trend+30ptsTorment PulsePurchase rate on Graves: 7% → 37%

Torment Pulse’s purchase rate on Graves changed from 7% to 37% in comparable matches.

Deadlock Hero Tier List & Win Rates

This Deadlock character tier list groups heroes from S to D using their win rates in the selected matches. Compare pick rates and match counts for context: a higher tier reflects recent results, not a guaranteed advantage in every matchup.

How are tiers calculated?

Tiers are based on observed hero win rate in the selected data: S = 54% or higher; A = 52% to under 54%; B = 50% to under 52%; C = 48% to under 50%; D = under 48%. Filters can change the rankings. Use match counts and pick rates alongside tier placement when comparing heroes.

SLeading54%+ win rate. Top performers and the best picks in the current meta.
AStrong52–54% win rate. Consistently strong results and reliable picks.
BCompetitive50–52% win rate. Solid options that can shine in the right hands.
CViable48–50% win rate. Less consistent results, but still effective in the right situation.
DSituationalUnder 48% win rate. Still playable, but may take more effort or the right team to succeed.

Deadlock Hero Win Rates & Pick Rates

Compare Deadlock hero win rates, pick rates, K/D/A, average souls, damage and healing. Sort the table to see which heroes perform best in the selected matches.
Deadlock heroes, Ranked · All Ranks · Last 7 Days
Details
GravesS55.6%35.1% +0.3% up6 / 6.3 / 11.642,44537,46810,9329,72251,947
BabaS55.2%22.7% −0.5% down6.2 / 6.3 / 14.438,16930,48814,8865,91033,624
Rat KingS55.0%72.9% −0.3% down4.7 / 5.8 / 13.541,54637,5717,65410,102107,894
KelvinS55.1%16.3% +0.4% up5 / 5.3 / 14.940,48630,06827,0085,76124,175
PaigeS54.5%32.9% −1.5% down3.5 / 5.4 / 15.840,79828,2706,7685,57748,624
IvyS54.2%21.2% +0.7% up4.4 / 5.3 / 14.539,93526,42018,1799,10031,377
VictorA53.3%26.6% +0.8% up7.2 / 6.2 / 1143,24337,75349,77510,30539,329
WraithA53.1%39.6% −0.3% down7.4 / 5.4 / 9.643,84033,8298,22915,26458,549
SevenA53.0%28.1% −1.0% down5.2 / 6.3 / 12.144,11735,6045,80510,26641,520
ApolloA52.3%18.1% +0.5% up7 / 6.9 / 12.239,30633,55313,9216,09926,846
HazeA52.1%52.6% −1.7% down8.4 / 6.4 / 1043,36334,04110,5358,55977,788
AbramsB51.6%25.4% +0.6% up6.6 / 6.9 / 12.839,11529,85317,5736,54837,597
DynamoB51.3%21.7% +0.3% up4.1 / 5.7 / 15.339,73624,60119,8065,21032,125
VyperB51.4%10.5% +0.5% up7.8 / 6.7 / 9.441,39631,0465,06613,68015,582
LashB51.2%38.4% −0.6% down6.6 / 6.2 / 14.240,00032,9175,9954,65256,831
DrifterB50.7%33.4% +0.5% up8.5 / 7.6 / 1240,83936,7349,8444,93349,468
Mo & KrillB50.3%26.2% +1.8% up6 / 6.2 / 14.741,54332,30920,1975,77138,809
VindictaC49.9%25.8% −1.0% down8.6 / 6.1 / 11.939,64339,7812,3047,65938,144
Lady GeistC49.8%20.4% +0.7% up5.8 / 6.5 / 11.942,73743,76534,3719,84130,243
CalicoC49.7%16.1%No change8 / 6.4 / 13.241,85432,7639,2605,89723,883
CelesteC49.7%20.4% −0.2% down6.1 / 6.1 / 12.240,55537,26114,8277,56730,176
YamatoC49.5%23.5% −0.2% down8.1 / 7.5 / 11.938,97833,90217,7976,37234,785
Nurse HarrowC49.1%40.8%—2.4 / 5.1 / 15.135,95018,55126,7702,00660,323
VioletC48.7%77.5% +5.6% up6 / 6.5 / 13.538,41133,90513,4775,314114,685
InfernusC48.5%39.0% +1.3% up6.8 / 6.9 / 10.842,14233,5239,4228,11357,690
BillyC48.4%21.2% +0.9% up6.9 / 7.3 / 12.540,40332,04813,1686,47231,413
McGinnisC48.1%9.9% +0.1% up4.2 / 5.9 / 12.440,17535,54111,4546,43414,619
SilverC48.1%16.0% +0.2% up7.5 / 7 / 11.839,51332,49813,2324,97023,621
HollidayD47.9%18.4% −2.9% down6.7 / 5.7 / 13.540,73432,7993,7684,87727,296
VenatorD47.7%31.8% +0.1% up7.5 / 6.4 / 10.541,41134,1189,2439,07646,997
BebopD47.6%38.9% +0.6% up6.7 / 7.5 / 13.838,54933,2588,5673,53657,530
SinclairD46.8%8.2% +0.5% up5.5 / 5.6 / 12.640,49833,1414,1755,84212,112
ViscousD46.8%9.8% +0.5% up4.5 / 5.6 / 13.639,43531,17112,3374,59514,445
Deadman DannyD46.9%69.6% +8.2% up7.4 / 6.8 / 11.638,36239,8466,8493,352103,009
The DoormanD46.2%11.0% −1.2% down4.4 / 5.3 / 12.941,46929,1964,7014,52816,264
MinaD46.3%31.1% −1.8% down7.4 / 5.8 / 11.140,90832,1377,7536,23545,988
ShivD46.3%28.1% +1.4% up7.8 / 6.6 / 10.838,89532,30112,0335,33141,577
RemD46.0%20.8% −2.6% down3.2 / 5.1 / 14.940,66320,05522,8124,61230,761
SolomonD46.0%28.6% +1.8% up4.3 / 5.7 / 13.238,55632,4861,6764,45742,359
PocketD45.7%16.8% +0.5% up6.1 / 5.9 / 1242,60138,5791,8146,71624,847
Grey TalonD45.1%15.0% −1.4% down6.9 / 5.1 / 11.539,35637,3861,6105,15922,231
ParadoxD45.1%23.2% −1.0% down5.5 / 6.4 / 12.639,41036,9384,3815,64134,378
WardenD43.6%7.0% −0.4% down6.1 / 6.9 / 10.540,14730,8467,1328,69310,418
MirageD43.1%7.6% +0.4% up6.2 / 5.9 / 11.441,22030,06510,5035,42311,243

Deadlock Pick Rate Trends: Rising & Falling Heroes

See which Deadlock heroes are being picked more or less often compared with the previous reporting period.

Picked More

  • Violet77.5%of matches, up from 4.7%
  • Deadman Danny69.6%of matches, up from 39.4%
  • Graves35.1%of matches, up from 32.1%
  • Victor26.6%of matches, up from 25.9%

Picked Less

  • Solomon28.6%of matches, down from 62.9%
  • Baba22.7%of matches, down from 49.9%
  • Rat King72.9%of matches, down from 84.4%
  • Haze52.6%of matches, down from 57.9%

Highest Win Rate Deadlock Heroes

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These heroes have the highest recorded win rates under your selected filters. Check match counts and pick rates before treating a ranking as a recommendation for your own games.

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Top Team Combination

65.1%win rate together616 matches
How it's rankedGroups of four teammates who played at least 500 matches together. Each group is ranked by the low end of its 95% confidence range, so a strong result over many matches beats a high rate from a small sample. The win rate shown is the actual result.
  1. Lash
  2. Paige
  3. Wraith
  4. Rat King

Top Five by Stat

#1 Hero Damage43,765Lady Geisthero damage per match
  1. 2Deadman Danny39,846 per match
  2. 3Vindicta39,781 per match
  3. 4Pocket38,579 per match
  4. 5Victor37,753 per match

Deadlock Build Meta: Gun vs Spirit

See how gun carry and spirit carry playstyles compare by win rate and share of picks in the current Deadlock meta.

Gun Carry Winning50.4%win rate · 23% of picks
Spirit Carry49.0%win rate · 39% of picks

Deadlock Lane Duo Win Rates

Compare which hero pairs win most often together in lane, their average soul advantage at 15 minutes, and results for any duo you select.

Highest Win Rates

  • Kelvin + Rat King61.2%347 souls ahead at 15 min
  • Ivy + Graves61.2%393 souls behind at 15 min
  • Kelvin + Haze60.7%221 souls ahead at 15 min
  • Victor + Rat King60.4%863 souls ahead at 15 min
  • Graves + Rat King60.3%362 souls ahead at 15 min

Lowest Win Rates

  • Grey Talon + Deadman Danny38.0%1,107 souls behind at 15 min
  • Pocket + Deadman Danny39.2%335 souls ahead at 15 min
  • Paradox + Deadman Danny39.4%1,022 souls behind at 15 min
  • Deadman Danny + Solomon40.4%1,186 souls behind at 15 min
  • Infernus + Paradox41.4%55 souls behind at 15 min

Look Up a Duo

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All lane duos 301 duos

Match Pace

A typical match
1,139Souls per MinuteNo change vs last week
1.8Deaths per 10 MinNo change vs last week
1,723Souls from the Soul Urn per player +16 up vs last week
1.8Mid Bosses killed per matchNo change vs last week
76%win rate for the team that takes the first one

Hidden King vs Archmother

Dead even: neither side has a real edge right now.

49.9%win rate −0.4% down vs last weekTakes the first Mid Boss 50%
50.1%win rate +0.4% up vs last weekTakes the first Mid Boss 50%
148,003 matches

Where Souls Come From

40,445souls per player
  • Lane troopers39.8% +0.1% up
  • Hero kills & assists22.5% +0.2% up
  • Neutral camps12.7% −0.2% down
  • Objectives11.2%No change
  • Crates & statues8.0%No change
  • Soul Urn4.0%No change
  • Item effects1.8% −0.1% down

Buff Collection

26.1Permanent buffs per player · first at 5:56
1.0Temporary power-ups per playerSpirit 0.3 · Gun 0.3 · Movement 0.3 · Survival 0.3
Permanent buffs by type
  • Health19%
  • Ammo10%
  • Bullet Resist10%
  • Cooldown10%
  • Fire Rate10%
  • Spirit Power10%
  • Spirit Resist10%
  • Weapon Damage10%
  • Range7%
  • Move Speed6%

Popular Items

Purchase rate = how many times an item is bought for every 100 heroes played.

Explore item popularity, win rates and average purchase times. These numbers show what players bought and how those matches ended; a high item win rate does not prove the item caused the win.

  1. 1Extra Spirit55%purchase rate
  2. 2Improved Spirit50%purchase rate
  3. 3Superior Cooldown38%purchase rate
  4. 4Extra Regen37%purchase rate
  5. 5Mystic Expansion37%purchase rate

Popular Counter Items

Counter Item Library
  1. 1Extra Regen37%Lane Recovery
  2. 2Extra Stamina26%Movement
  3. 3Enduring Speed24%Movement
  4. 4Spirit Resilience23%Spirit Defense
  5. 5Grit23%Lane Recovery

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Most-purchased items, Ranked · All Ranks · Last 7 Days
Item
Extra Spirit54.5% +4.2% up50.1%7:08
Improved Spirit50.0% +4.0% up50.0%13:57
Superior Cooldown38.4% +0.4% up52.7%25:02
Extra Regen37.1% +4.4% up50.2%4:12
Mystic Expansion36.9% −1.7% down50.7%12:42
Mystic Burst35.1% +1.6% up48.6%7:38
Tankbuster34.2% +2.7% up49.3%21:20
Extra Charge33.5% +1.8% up50.3%8:04
Compress Cooldown32.5% −0.5% down51.4%19:55
Boundless Spirit32.5% +2.1% up54.1%28:56
Sprint Boots30.5% −2.9% down51.5%9:21
Greater Expansion28.7% −1.2% down52.2%25:01
High-Velocity Rounds28.5% −1.1% down49.6%4:21
Rapid Recharge26.6% +2.9% up50.7%19:41
Extra Stamina26.4% −0.5% down49.7%11:25
Healing Booster26.0% +5.7% up50.8%13:14
Swift Striker24.3% −0.5% down50.4%11:43
Extra Health24.0% −0.1% down51.1%9:46
Enduring Speed23.8% −2.3% down52.0%15:10
Spirit Resilience23.2% +1.0% up50.8%25:40
Grit23.0% +3.8% up50.6%9:41
Rapid Rounds22.8% −0.8% down50.4%8:08
Mystic Vulnerability22.5% −0.2% down52.8%20:19
Healbane22.4% +1.1% up49.5%15:34
Opening Rounds21.9% −1.4% down49.8%7:03
Superior Duration20.8% −0.4% down53.6%24:45
Fortitude20.7% +0.3% up51.6%16:39
Mystic Regeneration19.7% +3.4% up49.7%6:19
Radiant Regeneration19.5% +3.8% up50.1%13:11
Trophy Collector19.4% −1.3% down50.8%9:01
Spirit Lifesteal19.0% +0.2% up52.8%19:23
Monster Rounds18.8% −1.6% down50.8%3:29
Stamina Mastery18.3% −0.6% down50.3%20:45
Escalating Exposure18.0% +0.4% up56.5%29:01
Duration Extender17.8% −0.6% down52.4%19:09
Spirit Burn17.7% +0.7% up56.9%31:17
Extended Magazine16.6% +1.0% up50.8%7:27
Transcendent Cooldown16.4% −0.1% down55.4%33:31
Reactive Barrier16.3% +2.8% up50.0%18:15
Enchanter's Emblem16.3% +1.2% up50.7%13:20
Quicksilver Reload16.2% −1.0% down50.0%9:57
Titanic Magazine15.7% +1.2% up50.4%12:00
Dispel Magic15.4%No change50.0%21:40
Torment Pulse14.9% +1.0% up52.9%17:17
Restorative Shot14.2% +1.2% up49.5%1:58
Close Quarters13.2% −0.7% down49.8%5:03
Spirit Strike13.1% −2.5% down50.5%8:10
Spirit Snatch12.7% −2.2% down51.3%17:56
Spirit Shielding12.3% +3.6% up49.9%14:45
Mystic Shot12.2% +2.5% up49.8%11:42
Toxic Bullets12.1% +2.6% up50.1%21:47
Surge of Power11.8% +0.2% up51.2%18:14
Ricochet11.8% +0.6% up54.2%25:34
Melee Lifesteal11.5% −1.0% down50.1%4:00
Bullet Resist Shredder10.9% −0.2% down51.4%14:14
Stalker10.3% −0.5% down50.1%7:06
Cultist Sacrifice10.1% −0.5% down50.8%10:33
Berserker9.6% −0.8% down54.2%23:19
Fleetfoot9.6% −1.6% down52.9%15:40
Burst Fire9.5% −1.2% down52.1%20:47
Slowing Hex9.3% −1.3% down48.8%16:03
Debuff Reducer8.7% +0.2% up52.1%27:04
Indomitable8.5% +1.3% up54.9%33:27
Siphon Bullets8.0% +0.2% up59.1%29:33
Counterspell7.5% −0.3% down49.0%23:52
Warp Stone7.5% +0.4% up51.6%21:09
Unstoppable7.3% +0.2% up54.7%32:12
Juggernaut6.0% −0.6% down55.1%33:46
Guardian Ward5.9% −0.4% down50.5%12:37
Silencer5.8% −0.1% down59.2%32:04
Plated Armor5.8% −0.6% down53.2%32:54
Knockdown5.6% +0.7% up47.0%22:14
Capacitor4.9% +0.6% up55.9%24:19
Healing Rite4.7% −0.4% down49.5%7:11
Spellbreaker3.9% +0.3% up54.0%36:00
Escalating Resilience3.9% −0.2% down52.9%22:42
Mystic Slow3.8% −0.8% down51.1%20:04
Metal Skin3.8% −0.2% down41.0%27:28
Suppressor3.7% −0.3% down50.0%14:13
Divine Barrier3.5% −0.2% down56.0%29:12
Cursed Relic3.3% −0.2% down50.0%32:06
Inhibitor3.2%No change55.7%34:07
Crippling Headshot3.1% −0.2% down56.6%33:24
Rebuttal2.9% −0.5% down47.0%9:52
Weapon Shielding2.8% +1.0% up48.1%16:04
Restorative Locket2.8% −0.6% down51.3%14:17
Veil Walker2.7% −0.1% down48.9%16:54
Scourge2.7%No change59.2%32:11
Phantom Strike2.3% −0.1% down57.2%28:15
Rusted Barrel2.3% +0.7% up45.0%10:41
Disarming Hex2.2% +0.4% up41.6%24:31
Ethereal Shift2.1% +0.1% up59.2%34:18
Rescue Beam2.0% −0.1% down50.7%19:01
Spirit Sap1.6% −0.1% down48.0%15:16
Alchemical Fire1.5% −0.3% down52.3%21:39
Decay1.5% +0.1% up46.3%19:50
Return Fire1.4% −0.3% down47.2%18:33
Armor Piercer1.3% −0.2% down54.9%35:37
Focus Lens1.0% −0.1% down53.8%30:49
Silence Wave0.7%No change45.7%24:26

Death Hotspots

Heatmap of early-game deaths (0–10 min) on the Deadlock map
Early game · 0–10 min68%

of deaths happen in just 10% of the map. Most fights break out around a side lane Guardian.

Deaths recorded
2,557,760

Deadlock Meta FAQ

What is the current Deadlock meta?

The Deadlock meta is the set of heroes, builds and strategies performing well in recent matches. DIB tracks hero win rates, pick rates, item trends and lane duos so you can explore how that changes across ranks, modes and time periods.

Who are the best heroes in Deadlock right now?

The highest-performing heroes depend on the selected rank, mode and time period. Check the Highest Win Rate Heroes section to see the current leaders, then compare their pick rates, match counts and individual matchups.

How is the Deadlock tier list calculated?

DIB assigns tiers using observed win rate in the selected matches: S is 54% or higher; A is 52% to under 54%; B is 50% to under 52%; C is 48% to under 50%; and D is under 48%. Tiers are a snapshot of results, not a prediction for every game.

What is the difference between win rate and pick rate?

Win rate is the percentage of recorded matches a hero wins. Pick rate shows how frequently that hero is selected within the matching sample. Popular heroes do not necessarily have the highest win rates.

How often does the Deadlock meta report update?

The report displays its selected date range and the time of the last successful data refresh. New figures depend on the availability of recorded match data, so check the timestamp at the top of the page.

Are the most popular Deadlock items always the best?

Not always. Item results depend on hero choice, matchups, timing and the state of the match. Use purchase rates and win rates to identify trends, then check the Counter Item Library for situational buying advice.

Relevant Guides

Data Sources & Methodology

This report uses recorded match data from Deadlock API. Each view shows its reporting period and sample. We compare equivalent periods, flag limited data and keep statistical findings separate from reviewed gameplay advice.