Deadlock Ranks: All Ranks in Order & Distribution

Deadlock has 11 competitive ranks, from Initiate to Eternus, each divided into six subranks. Explore the complete ranking system, see how players are distributed across the ladder, and find out what percentile your rank puts you in.

Compare ranks, explore player distribution, and learn how ranked progression works using current competitive data.

The Ranked menu in the Deadlock Hideout, with the Obscurus badge and the season chalkboard
Ranked Players394,431unique players with a recorded rank
Sentinel rank badge
Median RankSentinel IImiddle of the ranked population
Seeker rank badge
Most Common RankSeeker19.1% of ranked players
Oracle rank badge
Top 10% Starts AtOracle IIItop 9.8% reach this subrank

Ranked players · Current Season (Beta Season 1) · Jul 30, 2026–Oct 24, 2026 · Source: Deadlock API · Updated

All Deadlock Ranks in Order

There are 11 ranks in Deadlock, starting with Initiate and ending with Eternus. Each rank has six divisions, from I to VI, giving the competitive ladder 66 subranks in total.

Here are all the Deadlock ranks, listed from lowest to highest.

  1. Initiate rank badge1. InitiateI–VI
  2. Seeker rank badge2. SeekerI–VI
  3. Acolyte rank badge3. AcolyteI–VI
  4. Sentinel rank badge4. SentinelI–VI
  5. Mystic rank badge5. MysticI–VI
  6. Ritualist rank badge6. RitualistI–VI
  7. Emissary rank badge7. EmissaryI–VI
  8. Oracle rank badge8. OracleI–VI
  9. Phantom rank badge9. PhantomI–VI
  10. Ascendant rank badge10. AscendantI–VI
  11. Eternus rank badge11. EternusI–VI
  4. Sentinel divisions
    DivisionPlayersTop
    8,268Top 52.6%
    7,560Top 50.5%
    7,499Top 48.6%
    7,237Top 46.7%
    7,160Top 44.8%
    10,647Top 43.0%
Obscurus badge

What Is Obscurus in Deadlock?

Obscurus represents players who haven’t completed their ranked calibration. It is not a competitive rank and sits outside the 11-rank ladder. Players remain uncalibrated until they complete the required placement matches.

Deadlock Rank Distribution

Deadlock rank distribution shows how players are spread across the competitive ladder. See which ranks have the most players, how common each rank is, and how the player population changes as you move toward Eternus.

Deadlock rank distribution, Current Season (Beta Season 1)
RankPlayersShareTop percentile at this rank
Initiate49,65612.6%Top 100.0%
Seeker75,22619.1%Top 87.4%
Acolyte62,16715.8%Top 68.3%
Sentinel48,37112.3%Top 52.6%
Mystic41,53010.5%Top 40.3%
Ritualist37,2649.4%Top 29.8%
Emissary31,0347.9%Top 20.3%
Oracle31,1557.9%Top 12.5%
Phantom11,8473.0%Top 4.6%
Ascendant4,2271.1%Top 1.6%
Eternus1,9540.49%Top 0.49%

Statistics are based on recorded ranked matches during the selected period. Players without a recorded competitive rank are excluded, and the results may not represent every active Deadlock player. Ranked players · Current Season (Beta Season 1) · Jul 30, 2026–Oct 24, 2026 · Source: Deadlock API · Updated

What Is the Average Deadlock Rank?

The current median Deadlock rank is Sentinel II, based on tracked ranked players during Current Season (Beta Season 1). The median represents the middle of the ranked population, rather than an average of rank names or badge numbers.

What Is the Most Common Deadlock Rank?

Seeker is currently the most common Deadlock rank, with approximately 19.1% of tracked ranked players.

What Percentile Is Your Deadlock Rank?

Select your Deadlock rank and division to see how you compare with other ranked players. Find out how many players are above or below you, and where your rank falls within the competitive ladder.

Select Your Rank
Select Your Division
Sentinel rank badgeIISentinel II
Top 50.5%

Your rank is higher than approximately 49.5% of tracked ranked players.

  • Players in Sentinel II7,560
  • Share of ranked players1.9%
  • Players in higher divisions49.5%
  • Next rank in the ladderSentinel III
How these percentages work

“Top” counts everyone at or above your exact subrank, including players in it. “Higher than” counts only players strictly below it. Players who share your subrank are in both, so the two need not add up to 100%. Both come from unique-player counts for Current Season (Beta Season 1), rounded only for display.

How Does the Deadlock Ranking System Work?

Deadlock’s Ranked Mode places players into competitive matches against opponents of similar skill. Winning and losing changes your Rank Points, allowing you to move through divisions and climb the ranked ladder.

Ranked Divisions

Every competitive rank contains six divisions, numbered I through VI. Division I is the lowest within a rank, while Division VI is the highest. After progressing beyond Division VI, players can advance to the next rank.

How Rank Points Work

Rank Points, or RP, determine your progress through the ranked ladder. As of October 2026, a typical ranked win or loss changes your RP by approximately 300 points, although the exact amount can vary depending on the matchmaker’s expectations and win streaks. Most subrank promotions require 1,000 RP. Moving from Division VI into the next full rank requires 2,000 RP. Eternus uses a different system: its subrank thresholds adjust dynamically based on player percentiles.

Rank Protection

Deadlock includes loss protection at rank boundaries. Players receive protection against immediate demotion when reaching the bottom of a division or full rank. At a subrank boundary, protection lasts for 2 games. At a full-rank boundary, it lasts for 5 games.

Ranked Calibration

Before receiving a competitive rank, players complete 8 calibration matches. These placements must be played solo. Obscurus is displayed while the player is uncalibrated. After calibration, a competitive rank is assigned. The highest possible initial placement is Oracle VI.

Deadlock Ranked Mode Requirements

To unlock Ranked Mode in Deadlock, players must first gain experience in Standard Mode and qualify with enough familiar heroes.

  • 60Standard Mode wins
  • 3eligible heroes
  • 15Standard wins with each eligible hero
  • 0active matchmaking restrictions

Newly released heroes are temporarily exempt from the per-hero win requirement, but they do not count toward the 3 eligible heroes.

Can You Play Deadlock Ranked With Friends?

Ranked Mode supports solo and duo queues. For duos, players must generally be within one full rank of each other. Eternus players can only queue with another Eternus player within 3 subranks. Calibration matches must be completed solo.

Does Deadlock Have Ranked Mode?

Yes. Deadlock offers a dedicated Ranked Mode alongside Standard Mode. Standard Mode is unranked, while Ranked Mode allows players to earn Rank Points and climb the competitive ladder.

How to Check Your Deadlock Rank

You can find your current Deadlock rank in the Ranked menu in your Hideout. A chalkboard there shows your current rank or placement progress and your most recent ranked results, and the leaderboards are in the same menu.

  1. Open Deadlock.
  2. Go to your Hideout.
  3. Open the Ranked menu.
  4. View your current rank and ranked progress on the chalkboard.
  5. Check your recent results or the leaderboards for more detail.

Once you know your rank, return to the rank percentile calculator above to see where you stand compared with other players.

Best Deadlock Heroes at Your Rank

Hero performance can change across different levels of play. Explore which heroes perform best in matches at your selected rank and discover which picks are most common.

Frequently Asked Questions About Deadlock Ranks

What are all the Deadlock ranks in order?

The 11 Deadlock ranks, from lowest to highest, are Initiate, Seeker, Acolyte, Sentinel, Mystic, Ritualist, Emissary, Oracle, Phantom, Ascendant, and Eternus. Each rank has six divisions.

What is the highest rank in Deadlock?

Eternus is the highest competitive rank in Deadlock. It sits above Ascendant at the top of the ranked ladder.

What is the average rank in Deadlock?

The current median rank is Sentinel II, based on tracked ranked players during Current Season (Beta Season 1). This represents the middle of the ranked population.

How does the Deadlock ranking system work?

Players earn or lose Rank Points by playing Ranked matches. Their RP determines progression through the competitive ladder, which contains 11 ranks with six divisions each.

How do you unlock Ranked Mode in Deadlock?

Ranked Mode requires at least 60 Standard Mode wins and 3 eligible heroes with at least 15 Standard wins each. Players must also have no active matchmaking restrictions.

How do you check your Deadlock rank?

Open the Ranked menu in your Hideout to view your current rank, ranked progress and recent results.

How is your Deadlock rank calculated?

Your competitive rank is determined by your Rank Points and progression through ranked divisions. RP changes based on match results, with adjustments for matchmaking expectations and winning streaks.

What does Obscurus mean in Deadlock?

Obscurus means a player hasn’t completed ranked calibration. It is an unranked state rather than one of Deadlock’s 11 competitive ranks.

Can you play Deadlock ranked with friends?

Yes, but Ranked Mode is limited to solo and duo queues. Duo partners must meet rank restrictions, and calibration games must be played alone.

Does Deadlock have MMR?

Deadlock uses matchmaking to pair players of similar skill, while Ranked Mode displays Rank Points and competitive ranks. Third-party MMR estimates should not be presented as the game’s official ranked rating.

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