Deadlock tier list: Best Heroes to play with in September 2024

Contents

• Deadlock tier list: All Heroes ranked from best to worst
  • S-tier
  • A-tier
  • B-tier
  • C-tier
  • D-tier

The Deadlock tier list is essential for all players getting into Valve's new game. Deadlock is an upcoming third-person shooter MOBA game. Developed and published by Valve, it is currently in the early development stage, and is only available for playtest through friend invites via Steam.

Deadlock is a character-based shooter with core MOBA mechanics. Each character, called Hero, offers unique abilities and playstyles with varying strengths and weaknesses. This Deadlock tier list will rank all the 21 Heroes in the game from best to worst, which will help you pick the best options moving forward.

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Deadlock tier list: All Heroes ranked from best to worst

Deadlock tier list: Best Heroes to play in September 2024 (Image via Valve)

The Deadlock tier list will include five categories: S-tier to D-tier, with S being the best and D being the worst.

The Deadlock tier list includes all Heroes:

Tiers	Heroes
S-tier	Seven, Pocket, Ivy, Warden, Kelvin
A-tier	Bebop, Lady Geist, Infernus, Mo & Krill, Abrams, Haze, Viscous
B-tier	Dynamo, Paradox, Wraith, Shiv
C-tier	McGinnis, Grey Talon, Lash
D-tier	Yamato, Vindicta

S-tier

The S-tier in the Deadlock tier list consists of the absolute best Heroes in the game. You can never go wrong with them in any scenario whatsoever.

Seven

Seven in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

Seven is, arguably, the best Hero in Deadlock. A very potent damage dealer with electric-based abilities and a modified LMG, Seven has the highest win rate in the game so far. With the correct use of his kit and a proper build, you can easily dominate high MMR gameplay.

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Pocket

Pocket in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

One of the flashiest Heroes in the game and also another high-damage dealer, Pocket uses teleportation and invulnerabilities to outplay his opponent. Once you get the hang of his movement mechanics, you can carry any match.

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Ivy

Ivy in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

Ivy is one of the best solo laners in the game. Her Stone Form and Air Drop can get you out of any sticky situation, while her Kudzu Bomb is an extremely efficient crowd-control grenade. Moreover, her primary weapon can deal massive damage, especially with a proper build around it.

Also check out: Deadlock Ivy build guide

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Warden

Warden in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

Warden is another Hero with very strong 1v1 capabilities. His Alchemical Flask and Binding Word can be deadly to face, making you constantly run away from the objective. Moreover, his ultimate, Last Stand, gives him excellent survivability, making him one of the strongest and most consistent Heroes in the game.

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Kelvin

Kelvin in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

Kelvin is an extremely versatile Hero in the game. Both his support and fragging capabilities, especially with Ice Path, Arctic Beam, and Frozen Shelter, are unmatched depending on the type of build you go for and your personal playstyle. He is considered one of the most balanced Heroes in the game and a reliable pick in any team composition.

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A-tier

Bebop in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

The A-tier in the Deadlock tier list consists of viable alternatives to the S-tier Heroes and can be chosen from according to your personal preference.

The A-tier Heroes should not be slept upon and can be equally deadly in the right hands. They can easily replace the S-tier options if you prefer their playstyle.

For example, Bebop, Infernus, and Haze are extremely potent damage dealers and should not be taken lightly. With the correct understanding of their abilities and a proper build around them, they can easily challenge S-tier Heroes like Seven and Pocket.

Viscous and Lady Geist are difficult to master in Deadlock. However, their high-risk high-reward nature often proves beneficial in the right hands.

Abrams and Mo & Krill are pretty much perfect in their own category. Their high maximum health and support nature are built for tanking damage and letting your damage dealers shine.

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B-tier

Paradox in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

The B-tier Heroes in the Deadlock tier list are comfort picks. They are not necessarily the best options in a match, but they can often dominate in the right hands.

Dynamo is a balanced and reliable Hero in the game for beginners. However, his kit lacks the firepower to perform efficiently in high MMR lobbies, which is why he's ranked in the B-tier.

Paradox and Wraith have very high outplay potential, but the sheer difficulty in utilizing their entire kit lands them in the B-tier.

Shiv is a high-damage dealer with flashy movement mechanics. However, he gets outshone in every aspect by Pocket, which ranks him in the B-tier.

Also check out: Deadlock Paradox build guide

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C-tier

Grey Talon in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

The C-tier in the Deadlock tier list includes those Heroes that currently aren't that strong, but can easily climb up the ranks with a few minor tweaks.

McGinnis simply lacks speed. In a fast-paced game with a lot of stuff happening at once, and she fails to make a noticeable impact.

Grey Talon is simple and easy to use as a beginner. However, once you advance through the ranks, his impact keeps decreasing owing to his low damage output.

Lash, with his burst fire weapon and grappling abilities, is extremely difficult to use and is not reliable enough to rank higher in the tier list.

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D-tier

Yamato in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

The D-tier in the Deadlock tier list consists of the absolute worst Heroes in the game. They will always create disadvantages for your team.

Being the only Sniper in the game, Vindicta fails to hold her own in a movement-based shooter like Deadlock. She is simply not reliable enough and constantly needs support to be able to provide value.

Yamato’s range greatly reduces her potential in Deadlock, and her Flying Strike ability is simply not enough to salvage her shortcomings. She gets outranged and outmatched in every 1v1 situation, which gets her ranked in the D-tier.