- Win Rate
- 50.5%
- Pick Rate
- 44.6%
- KDA
- 2.62
Drifter Guide
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 53,443
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Drifter is a solid, middle-of-the-pack pick: B-tier, #18 of 44, with a 50.5% win rate over 53,443 games. Drifter does best at High Skill (51.3%).
Is Drifter good right now?
Nov 5 Patch · 53,443 gamesDrifter's win rate day by day over the last 17 days, measured against the 50% line.
- Tier
- B#18 of 44
- Win Rate
- 50.5%+0.4 pts in 19 days
- Pick Rate
- 44.6%
- Matches
- 53,443
- Best rank
- Oracle–Phantom51.3%
Drifter core build
Nov 5 PatchMost Drifter players open with Melee Lifesteal and Spirit Strike. Core items, bought in at least half of all games: Melee Lifesteal, Spirit Strike, Sprint Boots, and Mystic Burst. Ranked by how often players on this hero buy each item at each shop tier, from 53,443 games.
When is Drifter strongest?
By game length
Drifter is about as strong at every game length (49.2%–51.7%).
By rank
Drifter wins 51.3% at High Skill and 50.0% at Low Skill.
Low sample (under 500 games)
Drifter strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- High kill threat
Drifter gets more kills per game than most heroes. Fights you take, you can finish.
- Hard to kill
Drifter dies less often than most heroes, so it can stay in lane and keep farming.
- High damage output
Drifter deals more hero damage per game than most of the roster.
Weaknesses
Nothing stands out from the average hero yet.
Drifter matchups
Nov 5 Patch · 53,443 gamesCounters Drifter
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Drifter beats
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Counters show the counter's win rate against Drifter, and heroes it beats show Drifter's win rate against them. Partners show synergy: how many points more the duo wins than the two heroes' own win rates predict.
Drifter abilities
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Drifter FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Is Drifter good in Deadlock right now?
Drifter is a solid, middle-of-the-pack pick: B-tier, #18 of 44, with a 50.5% win rate over 53,443 games. Drifter does best at High Skill (51.3%).
What is the best Drifter build?
The build Drifter players buy most: Melee Lifesteal, Spirit Strike, Sprint Boots, and Mystic Burst in lane, Stalker, Trophy Collector, Melee Charge, and Kinetic Dash in the mid game, then Spirit Snatch, Hunter's Aura, Fortitude, Crushing Fists, and Spirit Burn late.
Who counters Drifter?
Graves (56.8%), Paige (55.3%), and Kelvin (54.8%) beat Drifter most often; the number is each counter's win rate against Drifter. The best items against Drifter are Scourge, Cheat Death, and Diviner's Kevlar.
How do you play Drifter?
Strengths: High kill threat, Hard to kill, and High damage output.
When is Drifter strongest?
Drifter is about as strong at every game length (49.2%–51.7%).
Who is the best partner for Drifter?
Drifter's best partners are Lady Geist (+2.3), Seven (+1.6), and Vindicta (+1.4). The number is how many points more those duos win than the two heroes' own win rates predict.