Win Rate: 43.5%
Matches: 1,979
KDA: 2.35

Drifter vs Baba vs Baba

Skill Level: All Skill Levels
Matches: 52,217
Version: 6860
Last Updated: Nov 8, 2026 UTC
Author: Dakota Chinnick
Methodology: Data Methodology

Baba hard counters Drifter with only 43.5% win rate across 1,979 matches. Baba secures -1.2 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.

Drifter Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Drifter performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, combat stats, net worth comparison, and damage analysis — all based on real ranked Deadlock data.

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Drifter

43.5% WR

Baba

56.5% WR

Who Wins the Drifter vs Baba Matchup?

Winner

Baba

Matches: 1,979

43.5%

Win Rate

56.5%

6.4

Avg Kills

5.2

6.3

Avg Deaths

5.3

8.5

Avg Assists

10.9

34,150

Avg Net Worth

33,821

27,651

Player DMG

24,845

3,010

Objective DMG

4,023

44.3

Last Hits

48.1

Drifter vs Baba Matchup Summary

The Drifter vs Baba matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 1,979 recent matches analyzed, Baba wins with a 56.5% win rate compared to Drifter's 43.5%, giving Baba a 13.1 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Baba consistently outperforms. Baba has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Drifter should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.

Drifter vs Baba Combat Analysis

Objective DMG
Baba contributes 1,013 more objective damage than Drifter on average, making them more valuable for split pushing, securing guardian kills, and accelerating tower takes.
KDA Ratio
Baba demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Drifter, maintaining a 3.01 KDA versus 2.35.
Avg Kills
Drifter secures approximately 1.2 more kills per match than Baba in this head-to-head (6.4 vs 5.2).
Net Worth
Drifter and Baba have nearly identical economic performance in this matchup, generating comparable souls throughout the game.

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Drifter Matchups - Head-to-Head Performance

Drifter has favorable matchups against 29 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 14 heroes in Deadlock. Drifter's strongest matchup is against Sinclair with a 61.5% win rate. The hardest matchup is Paige at 41.4% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and build recommendations.

Drifter matchup win rates and combat stats in Deadlock (Version 6860)
Opponent	Win Rate	Matches	KDA	Kills	Deaths	Player DMG	Net Worth
Rat King	44.15%	6,471	2.48	6.6	6.2	27,893	35,250
Venator	53.96%	5,628	2.58	7.0	6.4	29,733	35,824
Haze	48.72%	5,628	2.52	7.2	6.5	29,897	35,858
Deadman Danny	45.11%	5,598	2.36	6.4	6.4	28,080	35,536
Graves	41.57%	5,160	2.48	7.0	6.4	28,518	35,713
Bebop	54.39%	5,111	2.53	7.1	6.6	30,545	35,798
Nurse Harrow	49.69%	5,092	2.55	6.7	6.1	30,954	35,092
Infernus	50.58%	4,771	2.55	7.2	6.4	29,924	36,099
Wraith	50.91%	4,526	2.62	7.1	6.3	29,007	35,688
Mina	57.40%	4,484	2.66	7.4	6.3	29,694	36,062
Shiv	54.14%	4,479	2.61	7.1	6.3	29,320	35,960
Lash	51.87%	4,101	2.54	7.0	6.5	30,044	36,426
Seven	46.44%	4,078	2.57	7.0	6.3	29,127	36,375
Abrams	48.30%	4,027	2.50	6.9	6.4	30,269	35,727
Celeste	54.42%	4,008	2.71	7.3	6.2	29,319	35,938

Victor	49.99%	3,979	2.54	7.2	6.5	31,048	36,223
Vindicta	51.29%	3,874	2.44	7.0	6.5	28,472	35,908
Violet	51.98%	3,811	2.54	6.9	6.3	29,518	35,630
Silver	53.01%	3,805	2.56	7.1	6.5	29,341	35,939
Billy	52.98%	3,641	2.53	6.9	6.4	29,962	35,660
Yamato	54.98%	3,594	2.64	7.8	6.6	31,264	36,290
Paige	41.40%	3,553	2.38	6.3	6.2	26,485	35,480
Rem	56.18%	3,412	2.70	7.4	6.3	30,242	36,339
Apollo	50.72%	3,383	2.61	7.4	6.4	29,977	35,575
Paradox	56.40%	3,195	2.76	7.4	6.2	29,463	36,188
Lady Geist	49.26%	3,195	2.57	7.2	6.5	30,999	36,383
Dynamo	48.09%	2,926	2.36	6.1	6.2	28,060	35,328
Ivy	47.34%	2,816	2.54	6.8	6.3	29,998	35,649
Holliday	54.64%	2,681	2.55	7.1	6.4	29,623	36,170
Grey Talon	54.92%	2,549	2.57	7.2	6.3	29,261	36,372
Pocket	54.30%	2,490	2.72	7.3	6.2	29,915	36,480
Warden	51.48%	2,224	2.60	6.7	6.2	29,078	35,607
Calico	54.65%	2,108	2.56	7.6	6.8	30,923	35,986
Solomon	50.24%	2,102	2.55	6.3	5.8	27,655	35,451
Vyper	52.09%	2,037	2.63	6.8	6.1	28,244	35,459
McGinnis	51.92%	2,032	2.64	6.8	5.9	28,537	36,090
Baba	43.46%	1,979	2.35	6.4	6.3	27,651	34,150
Kelvin	47.85%	1,933	2.42	6.8	6.5	30,386	35,402
Viscous	56.71%	1,901	2.70	7.0	6.0	29,700	36,086
The Doorman	57.58%	1,813	2.74	7.1	6.1	29,762	36,514
Mo & Krill	52.52%	1,809	2.52	6.9	6.5	30,921	36,139
Mirage	58.45%	1,740	2.63	7.1	6.2	29,830	36,220
Sinclair	61.49%	1,319	2.96	7.4	5.8	29,389	36,274
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Drifter Matchups - FAQ

What is Drifter's best matchup in Deadlock?

Drifter's best matchup is against Sinclair, achieving a 61.5% win rate. Drifter excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.

What is Drifter's hardest matchup?

Drifter's hardest matchup is against Paige, with only a 41.4% win rate. Against this opponent, Drifter should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.

How many favorable matchups does Drifter have?

Drifter has 29 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 14 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.

How should I play Drifter in difficult matchups?

When playing Drifter in difficult matchups, prioritize safe farming, positioning, and team coordination. Adjust your item build to compensate for the matchup disadvantage, and look for opportunities to impact fights through abilities rather than direct confrontation.

What stats should I focus on in Drifter's matchups?

Key stats to analyze in Drifter's matchups include win rate, KDA ratio, average player damage, and net worth difference. High damage matchups favor aggressive play, while low KDA matchups suggest playing more defensively and relying on team support.