Picking the right hero in Deadlock can be the difference between a dominant win and a frustrating loss. With 38 heroes in the current roster, knowing which ones actually perform at a high level, backed by real match data, saves you time and helps you climb faster. This tier list is built from win rates and performance statistics pulled from hundreds of thousands of matches, giving you a data-driven look at where every hero stands right now.
How Does This Tier List Work?
Every hero ranking here is grounded in actual match statistics: win percentage, average kills, average deaths, average assists, average net worth, and average damage per match. Heroes are sorted into five tiers:
- S Tier - Dominant picks with strong win rates and high match volume
- A Tier - Reliable heroes that perform well across most skill levels
- B Tier - Solid choices with situational strengths
- C Tier - Below-average performers that require more investment to succeed
- D Tier - Struggling heroes with the lowest win rates in the current meta
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Win rates alone don't tell the full story. A hero with a 52% win rate across nearly 1 million matches is far more statistically reliable than one sitting at 56% across only 270,000 games. Match volume matters.
Full Deadlock hero roster
S Tier: The Best Heroes in Deadlock Right Now
These eight heroes sit at the top of the current meta, combining strong win rates with high match counts that validate their performance.
Victor
Victor leads the S tier with an impressive 56.4% win rate across 489,937 matches. His average damage of 40,374 per game is the highest among S-tier heroes, and his 8.0 average kills paired with only 6.3 average deaths gives him one of the best kill-to-death ratios in the game. If you want a carry that puts out numbers, Victor is your pick.
Seven
Seven follows closely at 56.2% win rate over 661,833 matches. He averages 38,449 damage per game with 12.5 average assists, making him effective in both carrying and supporting his team. His relatively high 7.2 average deaths suggest he plays aggressively, but the results clearly justify the risk.
Haze
Haze holds a 55.0% win rate across a massive 809,854 matches, one of the largest sample sizes in S tier. She averages 9.2 kills per game and 35,778 damage, making her a consistent damage dealer. Her high pick rate combined with a strong win rate signals that she's not just popular, she's genuinely strong.
Drifter
Drifter sits at 51.6% win rate across 717,365 matches with the highest average kills in S tier at 9.2 and solid 37,086 average damage. His 8.0 average deaths are on the higher side, but his raw output makes him a threat in the right hands.
Paige
Paige is the support standout of S tier with a 52.3% win rate over 710,715 matches. Her 16.1 average assists is the highest of any hero in the entire tier list, and her low 5.8 average deaths show she plays efficiently. Her 3.2 average kills reflect a support-first playstyle that clearly translates to wins.
Graves
Graves posts a 52.1% win rate across the largest match pool in S tier at 957,376 games. That sample size makes his 52.1% particularly meaningful. He averages 6.2 kills and 34,501 damage, functioning as a steady mid-range performer.
Apollo
Apollo sits at 49.4% win rate across 953,966 matches. While his win rate is just below 50%, the sheer volume of matches and his 8.6 average kills with 36,608 average damage keep him firmly in S tier as a high-output pick.
Rem
Rem rounds out S tier at 49.1% win rate over an enormous 1,221,535 matches, the most played hero in the dataset. Her 15.6 average assists rivals Paige's, and her 5.7 average deaths make her one of the most survivable heroes in the game. Her lower kill and damage numbers confirm a utility-focused role.
Seven's high-damage ability output
A Tier: Strong and Reliable Picks
A-tier heroes are dependable choices that perform well without necessarily dominating the numbers.
Ivy stands out here with the best win rate in A tier at 52.9% and an impressive 5.7 average deaths, making her a low-risk support option. Dynamo and Mo & Krill both offer high assist numbers (15.6 and 15.2 respectively), signaling strong team utility.
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If you're new to Deadlock, A-tier support heroes like Ivy and Dynamo are excellent starting points. Their high assist rates mean you contribute meaningfully to team fights even while learning the game's mechanics.B Tier: Situational but Playable
B-tier heroes aren't bad, they just need specific conditions or deeper knowledge to get the most out of them.
Calico is arguably the most underrated hero in B tier, posting 8.9 average kills and a 51.6% win rate with only 6.2 average deaths. Bebop puts out the highest damage in B tier at 37,413 but his 8.5 average deaths drag his win rate down to 47.6%.
Haze precision damage in action
C Tier: Below Average in the Current Meta
C-tier heroes can still win games, but they're fighting uphill against the current meta. Most have win rates sitting between 45% and 50%.
Lady Geist is the statistical outlier of C tier. Her 45,757 average damage is the highest of any hero in the entire tier list, yet her 50.1% win rate and 6.9 average deaths keep her out of higher tiers. She clearly deals damage, but converting that into wins is inconsistent. Pocket also shows high damage at 40,969 but struggles with a 48.8% win rate.
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Lady Geist's extraordinary damage output can be misleading. High personal damage doesn't guarantee wins if her kit doesn't translate well into securing kills or protecting teammates in the current meta.
D Tier: Struggling Heroes That Need Attention
D-tier heroes have the lowest win rates in the current patch. This doesn't mean they're unplayable, but you'll need to put in significantly more effort to succeed with them.
Shiv holds the lowest win rate in the entire roster at 43.7% across 348,068 matches. That's a large enough sample to be conclusive. Despite averaging 8.4 kills per game, his 7.6 average deaths and overall win rate suggest his kit has real structural weaknesses in the current meta.
Grey Talon is an interesting case at the top of D tier. His 5.4 average deaths is the lowest of any hero in the game, and his 38,578 average damage is strong, yet a 49.2% win rate over only 292,584 matches keeps him here. He may be a hidden pick that rewards precision players.
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Don't write off D-tier heroes entirely if you've already invested time into mastering one. A skilled player on a D-tier hero often outperforms an inexperienced player on an S-tier pick.
Paige leading all heroes in assists
What's the Best Hero for Beginners in Deadlock?
Based purely on the data, Rem and Paige are the safest starting points for new players. Both have massive match pools (meaning plenty of community knowledge exists), low average death counts, and high assist rates that let you contribute to team fights without needing to be the primary carry.
For players who prefer aggressive carry roles, Haze is the most accessible S-tier damage dealer, with nearly 810,000 matches worth of data confirming her consistent performance.
Why Do Win Rates Change Between Patches?
Hero balance in Deadlock shifts with every update. A hero sitting at S tier today might drop to B tier after a single patch if a key ability gets adjusted. The data here reflects the current state of the game, but checking updated statistics regularly keeps your hero pool relevant.
The heroes with the largest match counts (Rem at 1.2 million, Graves at 957,000, Apollo at 953,000) are the most reliable benchmarks because their win rates are statistically stable. Heroes with fewer than 300,000 matches, like Grey Talon, Kelvin, Vyper, and Sinclair, may see more dramatic ranking shifts as more data accumulates.
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This tier list reflects aggregate performance across all skill levels. At higher MMR brackets, hero rankings can shift significantly based on how well coordinated teams exploit specific kits.