The Doorman
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
17.3%
KDA
3.07

The Doorman Guide

#38 of 44 on the tier listThe Doorman D Tier
Skill Level
All Skill Levels
Matches
20,794
Version
6860
Last Updated
Nov 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

The Doorman is struggling this patch: D-tier, #38 of 44, with a 45.8% win rate over 20,794 games. That is up 0.6 points over the last 19 days. The Doorman does best at High Skill (51.7%).

Is The Doorman good right now?

Nov 5 Patch · 20,794 games

The Doorman's win rate day by day over the last 17 days, measured against the 50% line.

Tier
D#38 of 44
Win Rate
45.8%+0.6 pts in 19 days
Pick Rate
17.3%
Matches
20,794
Best rank
Oracle–Phantom51.7%

The Doorman core build

Nov 5 Patch

Most The Doorman players open with Mystic Burst and Extra Charge. Core items, bought in at least half of all games: Mystic Burst, Extra Charge, Mystic Expansion, and Extra Spirit. Ranked by how often players on this hero buy each item at each shop tier, from 20,794 games.

Laning
Mystic BurstExtra ChargeMystic ExpansionExtra Spirit
Mid game
Improved SpiritCompress CooldownSlowing HexTrophy Collector
Late game
TankbusterRapid RechargeGreater Expansion
Luxury
Boundless SpiritSpirit Burn
Full The Doorman build with win rates →

When is The Doorman strongest?

By game length

The Doorman peaks mid-game: 47.7% in 40+ min games, 43.4% in 20–30 min games.

By rank

The Doorman wins 51.7% at High Skill and 43.8% at Low Skill.

The Doorman strengths and weaknesses

Strengths

  • Reliable gunfire

    The Doorman lands a higher share of shots than most heroes.

Weaknesses

  • Weak this patch

    The Doorman wins 45.8% of games, in the bottom quarter of the roster.

  • Low kill pressure

    The Doorman secures fewer kills than most heroes, so it needs teammates to finish fights.

  • Dies often

    The Doorman dies more than most heroes. Play around cover and your escape tools.

  • Low damage output

    The Doorman deals less hero damage than most heroes; its value is elsewhere.

The Doorman matchups

Nov 5 Patch · 20,794 games

Counters show the counter's win rate against The Doorman, and heroes it beats show The Doorman's win rate against them. Partners show synergy: how many points more the duo wins than the two heroes' own win rates predict.

The Doorman abilities

The Doorman abilities and upgrades →
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The Doorman FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)

Is The Doorman good in Deadlock right now?

The Doorman is struggling this patch: D-tier, #38 of 44, with a 45.8% win rate over 20,794 games. That is up 0.6 points over the last 19 days. The Doorman does best at High Skill (51.7%).

What is the best The Doorman build?

The build The Doorman players buy most: Mystic Burst, Extra Charge, Mystic Expansion, and Extra Spirit in lane, Improved Spirit, Compress Cooldown, Slowing Hex, and Trophy Collector in the mid game, then Tankbuster, Rapid Recharge, Greater Expansion, Boundless Spirit, and Spirit Burn late.

Who counters The Doorman?

Graves (61.7%), Rat King (60.9%), and Paige (59.2%) beat The Doorman most often; the number is each counter's win rate against The Doorman. The best items against The Doorman are Golden Goose Egg, Mystic Regeneration, and Heroic Aura.

How do you play The Doorman?

Strengths: Reliable gunfire. Weaknesses: Weak this patch, Low kill pressure, Dies often, and Low damage output.

When is The Doorman strongest?

The Doorman peaks mid-game: 47.7% in 40+ min games, 43.4% in 20–30 min games.

Who is the best partner for The Doorman?

The Doorman's best partners are McGinnis (+2.6), Infernus (+1.7), and Baba (+1.6). The number is how many points more those duos win than the two heroes' own win rates predict.