Deadlock Ranked Tier List - Best Heroes To Play In The Meta

Hey there! Today, I’m sharing the ultimate Deadlock tier list to help you pick the best heroes for ranked mode. If you've been stuck on a losing streak and need the top picks to turn things around, you’re in the right place!

This tier list will do best in regular ranked games that most of you play. Some heroes might rank differently in pro play or at the highest levels, where teamwork and strategy are more refined.

If you're solo queuing or playing with a couple of friends, especially in the lower ranks, this list is your guide to climbing faster. Our Deadlock boosters keep the list updated with every patch, so be sure to check back whenever a new update drops!

Deadlock Ranked Tier List

I will now list the heroes from best to worst.

DISCLAIMER:

S: Best meta heroes.
A: Great viable heroes.
B: Can be used situationally, especially if you're good at it since they could be hard to play.
C: These are either weak OR very hard to play - therefore unrewarding. There are many heroes which in the hands of pro players absolutely dominate but are not much use to non-pro players. These are frequently heroes like Yamato, Pocket, Viscous, and others.

Tier	Hero
S	Abrams, McGinnis, Ivy, Mo & Krill, Paradox
A	Vindicta, Yamato, Lady Geist, Grey Talon, Kelvin, Warden, Mirage, Bebop
B	Shiv, Infernus, Seven, Lash, Haze, Viscous, Wraith, Dynamo, Pocket
C	/

Abrams

Abrams is a tough, hard-hitting bruiser built for taking on groups of enemies head-on. He thrives on his high health, heavy damage, and life-draining abilities to keep himself in the fight. With a powerful area stun and a crushing shoulder charge, Abrams can single out vulnerable targets, making it easy for his damage-dealing teammates to swoop in and finish the job.

Bebop

Bebop is a modified scrap golem with a big heart—and an even bigger hook arm—who becomes a real threat with the right team support. He can Hook enemies and pull them into his squad, attach sticky bombs to nearby foes, and launch them with a powerful uppercut. For anyone still standing, Bebop's Hyper Beam slices across the battlefield to finish them off.

Dynamo

Professor Dynamo is a clever powerhouse, using both his strength and abilities to support his team. He can heal allies, teleport them alongside him—giving everyone a boost to their firing rate—and knock enemies in front of him into the air. When it's time to go big, Dynamo can unleash a Singularity, pulling in and damaging nearby enemies.

Grey Talon

Grey Talon is a sharp, long-range fighter who uses his powerful bow, traps, and mystical flight to pin down and eliminate enemies. He can charge up his arrows for a stronger impact, keeping foes at bay from a distance, and then send a guided Spirit Owl to finish them off.

Haze

Haze is a covert operative in OSIC’s Sandman Division, specializing as a lethal assassin who excels at isolating and taking down enemies. She uses her Smoke Bomb to stealthily approach targets, knocking them out with a Sleep Dagger before unleashing a barrage of gunfire at close range. When things get intense, she can activate Bullet Dance, dodging enemy fire while finishing off her remaining targets.

Infernus

Infernus is an Ixian with a fierce command over flames, which he harnesses to boost his speed and set his enemies ablaze. By combining his Flame Dash with the ability to unleash a napalm Catalyst, he can swiftly chase down opponents and engulf them in a deadly Afterburn. Any foes who manage to survive his initial assault will face his explosive Concussive Combustion, knocking them out and leaving them open to even more fiery attacks.

Ivy

Ivy is a gargoyle-turned-vigilante, wielding powerful supportive and disruptive abilities to aid her allies in battle. By linking up with a teammate, she can share healing and buffs, then unleash patches of snarling vines from her Kudzu bomb. When the moment is right, she can transform into her stony gargoyle form to deal damage and stun enemies while healing herself in the process.

With her flight capabilities, Ivy can swoop in to pick up any ally or bomb, soaring them to any spot on the battlefield. Whether she’s explosively Air Dropping an ally right into the heart of the enemy or rescuing a teammate from danger, she’s always ready to make an impact.

Kelvin

Kelvin is a devoted undead scientist armed with a range of freezing abilities designed to slow down his enemies and support his allies. He can create an Ice Path beneath his feet, allowing himself and his team to move quickly across the battlefield.

By tossing Frost Grenades and firing his Arctic Beam at nearby foes, he sets them up perfectly for his teammates to strike. With smart use of his Frozen Shelter ice dome, he can protect and heal allies while trapping unsuspecting opponents inside.

Lady Geist

An old-time socialite bound by a necromantic pact, Lady Geist is a fearsome enemy who sacrifices her own health to fuel her abilities while draining life from her foes. By giving up her life force, she can unleash Essence Bombs and blood shards of Malice.

However, she has a clever way to regain lost health through a Life Drain tether to a nearby opponent. If she finds herself weakened by her own powers or enemy attacks, she can perform a Soul Exchange, swapping health with her opponent and leaving them vulnerable to follow-up shots from her revolver.

Lash

Lash is a fierce bruiser who loves to dive headfirst into battles and hunt down escaping enemies. He springs into action using his Grappling Hook, lashing out at foes with a life-draining whip while delivering a powerful Ground Strike to damage multiple targets at once. If the enemy team decides to cluster together, Lash can grab them all and unleash a devastating Death Slam, sending them crashing to the ground.

McGinnis

McGinnis is a playable hero in Deadlock who packs a machine gun and specializes in creating structures like turrets and walls to support her teammates and secure strategic positions. When things get dicey, she can unleash a devastating barrage of rockets on her enemies, turning the tide of battle in her favor.

Mirage

Mirage is a swift, wind-powered hero known for his disruptive abilities. He can unleash Fire Beetles and morph into a Tornado, causing damage, lifting enemies, and draining their life while marking them with Djinn's Mark to boost his attacks. When the moment calls for it, he can swiftly traverse the map, helping his allies either escape danger or track down vulnerable foes.

Mo & Krill

Mo & Krill form a dynamic duo known for their disruptive mobility on the battlefield. They can burrow underground to surprise unsuspecting enemies, launching attacks with Scorn and Sand Blast to deal damage and disarm foes. With their team’s support, they can combo an enemy to immobilize them, allowing their allies to unleash a flurry of attacks.

Paradox

Paradox is a time-manipulating hero known for her powerful disruption and slowing abilities. Armed with a charged Kinetic Carbine, she can engage enemies from any distance while using thrown Pulse Grenades and strategically placed Time Walls to damage and slow her foes. At just the right moment, she can trigger her Paradoxical Swap to switch places with an enemy, dropping them into a perilous situation right in the middle of her team.

Pocket

Pocket is a spiritual and agile hero, armed with a powerful shotgun and abilities that excel in close-quarters combat. Channeling their magic briefcase, they can bombard groups of enemies with spiritual bursts.

With their sentient cloak, Pocket can teleport right next to their targets to unleash a barrage from their shotgun, then vanish into their Enchanter's Satchel to dodge incoming fire. In larger skirmishes, they can unleash an Affliction that gradually drains enemy health, paving the way for a devastating follow-up attack.

Seven

Seven is a ruthless and unpredictable killer who delights in shocking his enemies with a range of electrifying abilities. He kicks off fights by stunning his target with Static Charge, then activates a chain lightning Power Surge on his burst-fire rifle, quickly unleashing a Lightning Ball to take down his opponent.

Channeling the very essence of the storm, Seven can either initiate or finish encounters by releasing his Storm Cloud, electrocuting all foes within range who can’t make a quick escape.

Shiv

Shiv is a relentless monster hunter on a mission, known for his hit-and-run tactics and knack for picking off vulnerable targets. He starts by flinging Serrated Knives from a distance to bleed his foes, building up his Rage through the damage he inflicts.

When the moment is right, he dashes in with a flurry of blades in his Slice and Dice attack, followed by a few powerful shotgun blasts. With a keen sense for blood, Shiv relentlessly tracks down any wounded enemies to deliver a devastating Killing Blow and finish them off.

Vindicta

Vindicta is a highly mobile and lethal marksman who excels at taking down her targets from afar. She uses her Crow Familiar to initiate fights, inflicting bleed damage on her foes before she takes to the skies with her Flight ability, keeping a safe distance from enemies.

Once she's airborne, she can tether her targets to the ground with a Stake while lining them up in her sights for a powerful rifle shot. Enemies who are near death have every reason to be wary of her Assassinate ability, as it allows her to deliver a devastating sniper shot from a distance.

Viscous

Viscous is a quirky psychic sea anemone with a body made of ectoplasmic goo, making him a tricky opponent with a range of versatile abilities. He can Splatter enemies with a massive ball of goo and deliver a Puddle Punch to both allies and foes, sending them flying.

Additionally, he can encase himself or his teammates in a protective Cube of goo. For ultimate disruption, Viscous has the ability to morph into a giant Goo Ball, bouncing off walls and knocking into enemies for added chaos.

Warden

Warden is a gritty, tenacious brawler skilled in both alchemy and battling supernatural foes. He kicks off fights with either a Binding Word or a disruptive Alchemical Flask, then charges in for some up-close action, using his Willpower for added protection and endurance. When the stakes are high, Warden can unleash his Last Stand, dealing damage and draining life from all enemies in front of him.

Wraith

Wraith is a quick-witted, rapid-fire fighter known for her impressive offensive skills and mobility. She can kick things up a notch by activating her Full Auto, increasing her fire rate and that of her teammates. Wraith launches homing Card Tricks at her targets and uses Projection to teleport herself into or out of tough situations. By singling out an enemy with her Telekinesis, she can stun and damage them, making it easy to pick off whoever poses the biggest threat on the opposing team.

Yamato

Yamato is a close-range assassin who excels at taking down her enemies with precise strikes and sword techniques. She initiates combat with a Flying Strike, using her grapple to close the gap quickly. Once she's in range, Yamato unleashes a flurry of powerful melee attacks, including Power Slash and Crimson Slash, which not only deal damage but also slow and disable her foes while allowing her to heal.

When things heat up, she can activate her Shadow Transformation, merging with a shadow soul and becoming unstoppable for a brief moment, making her a deadly force on the battlefield.

Wrapping it up

I hope this tier list helps you find your new main and gives you that extra edge if you’ve been struggling to climb ranks in Deadlock. As I mentioned, I’ll keep this list updated after every patch, usually within a few days once the dust settles. And hey, if you need a little boost to hit your dream rank, check out our Deadlock rank boosting service. One of our pro players can help you out—it’s safe, fast, and completely anonymous.