Deadlock Characters Tier List: Best Heroes Ranked

Deadlock already has a large enough roster that choosing a main hero can be harder than it looks.

Some characters look incredible when played perfectly but struggle when the match becomes chaotic. Others may not appear as exciting, yet consistently win games through farming, crowd control, map pressure, and objective control.

This Deadlock tier list focuses on Standard Mode and uses current win-rate trends along with how useful each hero feels across different types of matches.

The meta will continue changing. Deadlock is still being developed, and one balance update can completely change which characters are considered the strongest.

1. Graves

Graves is sitting near the top of the Deadlock tier list for a good reason.

He does not need to constantly chase kills to influence the match. His abilities allow him to control important areas and make certain positions difficult for enemies to hold.

This becomes especially powerful around objectives and narrow pathways. The enemy team has to either move away or accept the pressure Graves creates.

Even when slightly behind, Graves remains useful because he can disrupt fights and force opponents out of strong locations.

His consistency is what makes him valuable.

With a win rate around 55%, Graves currently looks like one of the safest heroes to pick.

2. Victor

Victor is the type of hero you choose when your team needs someone who can stay directly inside the fight.

He is durable, dangerous at close range, and difficult to remove once he starts building momentum.

Enemies often have to spend too many resources dealing with him, which creates opportunities for his teammates.

Victor is especially effective against weakened opponents because he can continue applying pressure instead of allowing them to safely reset.

His playstyle is not overly complicated, but that does not make him weak.

His combination of durability and damage makes him effective across many levels of play.

His current win rate is also close to 55%.

3. Seven

Seven remains one of the safest choices for players who enjoy scaling throughout the match.

His early game is not always overwhelming, but the longer the match continues, the more dangerous he becomes.

Once Seven collects enough souls and reaches important items, his damage becomes difficult to ignore during team fights.

He clears farm efficiently and can punish enemies who group too closely together.

The biggest mistake with Seven is forcing fights too early.

A patient player who farms correctly can reach the point where Seven completely takes over fights.

His win rate currently sits above 54%.

4. Ivy

Ivy shows why damage statistics do not always tell the entire story.

Her value comes from helping teammates survive, repositioning important heroes, and changing fights that initially appear lost.

She can support carries, protect teammates under pressure, and help the team reach objectives faster.

Ivy becomes even stronger with communication, but she does not require perfect teamwork to contribute.

Her impact can sometimes be difficult to notice because many of her best plays create opportunities rather than direct kills.

Current results place Ivy above a 54% win rate.

5. Haze

Haze remains one of the most popular carry choices in Deadlock.

Her strength comes from farming efficiently, moving around the map quietly, and punishing enemies who separate from their team.

When she gets ahead, dealing with her becomes extremely difficult.

A player farming alone can disappear quickly, creating another advantage through extra souls and items.

However, Haze is not completely forgiving.

Poor positioning can ruin an otherwise strong game. Entering fights too early or getting caught before finding the correct target can remove her instantly.

She works best for players who wait for the right opportunity instead of forcing every engagement.

Her current win rate is above 53%.

6. Kelvin

Kelvin is one of the most consistent heroes in Deadlock.

He has mobility to reach fights quickly, control tools to make escaping difficult, and enough team utility to remain useful even without being the main damage source.

His slowing effects are especially powerful in tight areas where enemies have limited movement options.

He also gives teams more freedom around the map because he can arrive at fights faster than many other characters.

The combination of movement, damage, and support makes Kelvin flexible in many situations.

His win rate above 53% shows how reliable his kit currently is.