Deadlock is the latest MOBA shooter from Valve on Steam and offers many mechanics as well as 26 unique characters. Which heroes are currently particularly worthwhile, we show you here on MeinMMO in our tier list of the currently strongest heroes in Deadlock.
How was this tier list created? Each of the 26 heroes is rated in a tier level from the highest S-Tier to the lowest D-Tier. The different tiers are determined by the win rate and pick rate.
- S-Tier: These heroes are very strong, versatile, or hard to counter. They dominate the meta and almost always give your team an advantage.
- A-Tier: The heroes in A-Tier are strong, but have minor weaknesses.
- B-Tier: In B-Tier, there are heroes that work well, but many of them are countered by the right items and their usage.
- C-Tier: These heroes are playable, but there is almost always a better alternative.
- D-Tier: These heroes are currently weak, difficult to use effectively, or hardly fit into the current meta.
The big update with 4 new heroes and the extensive map update, which reduced the lanes from 4 to 3 (via steam.com), has already turned the meta upside down. With the latest major update of the item shop in May 2025 (via steam.com), Valve has added many new items and changed or completely removed old ones. Our tier list takes into account the new builds and items.
S-Tier
- Lady Geist
- Seven
- Wraith
A-Tier
- Abrams
- Dynamo
- Haze
- Lash
- Vyper
- Warden
B-Tier
- Calico
- Infernus
- Ivy
- Kelvin
- McGinnis
- Mo & Krill
- Viscous
- Yamato
C-Tier
- Grey Talon
- Mirage
- Paradox
- Shiv
- Vindicta
D-Tier
- Bebop
- Holliday
- Sinclair
Each of the 26 heroes offers three unique abilities and a strong ultimate. Each skill can be upgraded multiple times and determines which role you play. With the many different items, you can further lean towards a support, frontline, or a straightforward damage dealer.
The heroes also offer different difficulty levels, ranging from simple abilities to mechanically demanding characters, everything is represented in Deadlock. In the overview from MeinMMO about all heroes, you can learn about their abilities: Deadlock: All characters in the overview
