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Are you interested in playing Valve’s upcoming MOBA shooter, Deadlock, but feeling overwhelmed by the hero roster? This Deadlock hero guide breaks down all playable characters and their abilities to help you find your perfect match. Here we go!

All Characters in Deadlock and Their Abilities

Deadlock combines MOBA-style lane control with intense hero shooter action. With a roster of 26 heroes in regular mode, 4 heroes in Hero Labs mode, and more in development, each character brings their own abilities and playstyles to the battlefield. Below, you’ll find a table of all currently playable heroes in Deadlock, along with their descriptions and core abilities.

Note: You can use the search function if you want to quickly find specific heroes. Also, click on any hero name to explore their best build, abilities, leveling strategies, and more!

HeroDescriptionAbilities
AbramsUnstoppable frontline tank with self-healing– Siphon Life
– Shoulder Charge
– Infernal Resilience
– Seismic Impact
BebopMaster of pulling enemies out of position– Exploding Uppercut
– Sticky Bomb
– Hook
– Hyper Beam
CalicoDeadly assassin who strikes from shadows– Gloom Bombs
– Leaping Slash
– Ava
– Return to Shadows
DynamoSupport specialist with devastating crowd control– Kinetic Pulse
– Quantum Entanglement
– Rejuvenating Aurora
– Singularity
FathomA short-ranged assassin– Scalding Spray
– Breach
– Reefdweler Harpoon
– Lurker’s Ambush
Grey TalonLong-range bow with spirit magic– Charged Shot
– Rain of Arrows
– Spirit Snare
– Guided Owl
HazeStealth expert with devastating close-range burst– Sleep Dagger
– Smoke Bomb
– Fixation
– Bullet Dance
HollidayMobile sharpshooter with crowd control– Powder Keg
– Bounce Pad
– Crackshot
– Spirit Lasso
InfernusMobile fire specialist with damage over time– Catalyst
– Flame Dash
– Afterburn
– Concussive Combustion
IvyA support hero that can slow and stun enemies– Kudzu Bomb
– Watcher’s Covenant
– Stone Form
– Air Drop
KelvinIce controller who locks down areas– Frost Grenade
– Ice Path
– Arctic Beam
– Frozen Shelter
Lady GeistLife-draining character with health manipulation– Essence Bomb
– Life Drain
– Malice
– Soul Exchange
LashMobile combo fighter– Ground Strike
– Grapple
– Flog
– Death Slam
McGinnisTactical engineer with automated turrets– Mini Turret
– Medicinal Specter
– Spectral Wall
– Heavy Barrage
MirageHunter with powerful target marking– Fire Scarabs
– Tornado
– Djinn’s Mark
– Traveler
Mo & Krillnderground duo with disruptive control– Scorn
– Burrow
– Sand Blast
– Combo
ParadoxTime manipulator with positional control– Pulse Grenade
– Time Wall
– Kinetic Carbine
– Paradoxical Swap
PocketTricky hit-and-run specialist with AoE damage
– Barrage
– Flying Cloak
– Enchanter’s Satchel
– Affliction
RavenCunning strategist who punishes enemy mistakes– Blindside
– Umbrella Maneuver
– Full Auto
– Revelation
SevenLightning chain damage dealer– Lightning Ball
– Static Charge
– Power Surge
– Storm Cloud
ShivAggressive assassin with execution abilities– Serrated Knives
– Slice and Dice
– Bloodletting
– Killing Blow
The Magnificent SinclairReality-bending character with teleportation ability– Vexing Bolt
– Spectral Assistant
– Rabbit Hex
– Audience Participation
TrapperA character who can trap enemies and control space– Bottle Phantasmicide
– Silktrap
– Pest Barrier
– Crawling Plague
VindictaLong-range aerial sniper– Stake
– Flight
– Crow Familiar
– Assassinate
ViscousGoo-based controller with strong area denial– Splatter
– The Cube
– Puddle Punch
– Goo Ball
VyperVenom-based ranged assassin– Screwjab Dagger
– Lethal Venom
– Slither
– Petrifying Bola
WardenDurable crowd controller– Alchemical Flask
– Willpower
– Binding Word
– Last Stand
WraithA teleportation specialist with rapid-fire damage– Card Trick
– Project Mind
– Full Auto
– Telekinesis
WreckerA scrapper who can create weapons from debris– Wrecking Ball
– Consume
– Bio Blast
– Overload
YamatoCombo-based sword fighter– Power Slash
– Flying Strike
– Crimson Slash
– Shadow Transformation

Also Read:

  • Deadlock: How to Get Access and Invite Your Friends to the Playtest
  • Deadlock Release Window, Playtest Phase & Platform Details
  • What Do All Icons and Symbols Mean in Deadlock

Tips for Choosing Your Hero in Deadlock

  • New Players: Start with easy-to-understand heroes like Seven or Infernus, who have simple abilities and clear roles.
  • Support Players: Choose heroes like Dynamo or McGinnis, as they boost your team’s performance.
  • Aggressive Players: Go for Abrams or Yamato, known for their strong offensive abilities.
  • Strategic Players: Consider Paradox or Lady Geist if you enjoy heroes with more complex and interactive abilities.

Since there are a lot of characters, Deadlock hero roster will always have something for everyone. Take your time to try different characters and see which one fits your playstyle. A tip to keep in mind, a well-balanced team with heroes who complement each other is often more successful than a team of skilled solo players!

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