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Deadlock Characters

Browse all 44 playable Deadlock characters in the ranked roster. Open a hero profile to see their abilities, playstyle, and ranked results.

All playable Deadlock characters

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New Deadlock characters

Six new Deadlock characters joined the roster in October 2026 during City Never Sleeps. Players voted on their release order. The dates below show when each hero became playable.

  1. Nurse Harrow
  2. Violet
  3. Deadman Danny
  4. Solomon
  5. Baba
  6. Rat King

The Deadlock characters in this batch move in different ways. Deadman Danny flies with Chimera Mk1, which builds up heat during flight. Violet’s Flow State leaves a trail that lets allies slide farther. Try the movement ability that sounds most useful to your team.

Valve’s City Never Sleeps update

Beginner-friendly Deadlock characters

Start with Complexity 1 when you’re learning Deadlock characters. Pick one ability to practice in your first few matches so you have a plan when a fight starts.

  • Abrams

    Practice fighting up close. Siphon Life heals Abrams as it damages nearby enemies. Try using Shoulder Charge when an opponent is near a wall, where the collision can stun them.

  • Infernus

    Try Infernus if you like Deadlock characters who build pressure with their gun. Land repeated shots on the same opponent to build Afterburn, then use Napalm to slow them if they back away.

  • Paige

    Watch for the teammate who is about to engage. Cast Plot Armor on them for a barrier and bonus weapon damage while the barrier holds.

Deadlock characters who heal allies

When comparing Deadlock characters for support, look at how each heal reaches your teammate. A heal that follows the group rewards staying close. An aimed heal gives you a different way to reach an ally.

  • Dynamo

    Dynamo is one of the Deadlock characters who can heal several allies at once. Rejuvenating Aurora restores health over time while he channels it. Stay close to the teammates you want to heal.

  • Kelvin

    Throw Frost Grenade where a teammate needs health and an enemy is in reach. The same blast can heal the ally and slow the enemy.

  • Nurse Harrow

    Pick Nurse Harrow if you prefer Deadlock characters who aim their heals. Healing Needles loads her weapon with syringes that restore health to allies on hit. Practice tracking a moving teammate.

How to compare Deadlock characters

Start with where you want to stand in a fight. Among ranged Deadlock characters, Wraith can use Full Auto to fire faster and Project Mind to teleport. For close-range fights, Abrams needs to get near the target to drain health with Siphon Life.

The type filter groups Deadlock characters by Assassin, Brawler, Marksman, and Mystic when a type is listed. Once you have a shortlist, open each profile and read the four abilities. Check which moves need aim, which reach a group, and which help a teammate.

Use complexity to compare Deadlock characters with similar jobs. Complexity 1 is the lowest rating shown on the cards. A simpler kit can give you more time to focus on aiming and movement while you learn.

Choosing Deadlock characters for a team

If your friends prefer Deadlock characters who fight up close, try a hero who can protect the first teammate to engage. Paige can give Abrams a barrier with Plot Armor, leaving him free to focus on reaching the opponent.

Deadlock characters can also set up openings for each other. Bebop’s Grapple Arm pulls the first character it hits. Let your teammate know when you plan to hook so they can aim at the landing spot or save an ability for the target.

Keep two or three Deadlock characters you feel comfortable playing. Practice your preferred job with one, and use a second hero to cover a different need in your group.

Ranked results for Deadlock characters

See how Deadlock characters perform in the same ranked match window. Read win rate alongside match count when two results are close. Open a hero’s profile to see whether their abilities suit the way you play.

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Deadlock characters FAQ

How many Deadlock characters are playable?

The ranked roster above has 44 playable Deadlock characters. The count next to the search controls shows how many cards match your current filters. Clear the filters to see everyone again.

What do the tiers for Deadlock characters mean?

Tiers group win rates into bands. A hero needs enough ranked matches to receive a tier. When two Deadlock characters share a tier, compare their win rates and the number of matches behind each result.

How can I recognize Deadlock characters in a match?

Pair each portrait with a move you’re likely to see. Baba’s bench grows legs, Deadman Danny takes flight with a jetpack, and Bebop sends out a mechanical hand. Use their profiles to put a name to those abilities.

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