Drifter
Win Rate
44.1%
Matches
6,471
KDA
2.48

Drifter vs Rat King vs Rat King

Skill Level
All Skill Levels
Matches
51,866
Version
6860
Last Updated
Nov 9, 2026 UTC
Author
Dakota Chinnick
Methodology
Data Methodology

Rat King hard counters Drifter with only 44.1% win rate across 6,471 matches. Rat King secures -3.0 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 - 44.1% win rate in this matchup
Drifter
44.1% WR
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Rat King vs Drifter matchup - 55.9% win rate
Rat King
55.9% WR

Who Wins the Drifter vs Rat King Matchup?

Rat King wins the Drifter vs Rat King matchup
Winner
Rat King
Matches: 6,471
44.1%
Win Rate
55.9%
6.6
Avg Kills
3.6
6.2
Avg Deaths
5.0
8.7
Avg Assists
10.8
35,250
Avg Net Worth
35,141
27,893
Player DMG
27,852
3,380
Objective DMG
5,887
48.0
Last Hits
85.3

Drifter vs Rat King Matchup Summary

The Drifter vs Rat King matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 6,471 recent matches analyzed, Rat King wins with a 55.9% win rate compared to Drifter's 44.1%, giving Rat King a 11.7 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Rat King consistently outperforms. Rat King 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 Rat King Combat Analysis

  • Avg Kills

    Drifter substantially outfrags Rat King in this matchup, averaging 6.6 kills compared to 3.6 — a difference of nearly 3.0 eliminations per match.

  • Objective DMG

    Rat King contributes 2,508 more objective damage than Drifter on average, making them more valuable for split pushing, securing guardian kills, and accelerating tower takes.

  • Avg Deaths

    Rat King demonstrates markedly better survivability against Drifter, recording fewer deaths per game.

  • Net Worth

    Drifter and Rat King have nearly identical economic performance in this matchup, generating comparable souls throughout the game.

Recommended Items for Drifter vs Rat King

Drifter build for Rat King matchup

Drifter Build vs Rat King

Lucky Shot6,400 souls55.5%11.8% pickUnstoppable6,400 souls59.2%2.8% pickSeraphim Wings9,999 souls72.7%0.3% pickMystic Conduit9,999 souls66.7%0.7% pickRicochet6,400 souls57.5%3.3% pickSilencer6,400 souls53.9%13.6% pickCrushing Fists6,400 souls53.6%15.8% pickSpirit Burn6,400 souls53.2%13.1% pick
Rat King build for Drifter matchup

Rat King Build vs Drifter

Mystic Conduit9,999 souls77.4%0.5% pickSuppressor1,600 souls68.2%2.0% pickExtra Regen800 souls62.1%12.7% pickHigh-Velocity Rounds800 souls62.9%8.2% pickHeroic Aura3,200 souls62.1%8.2% pickSlowing Bullets1,600 souls64.9%2.7% pickGreater Expansion3,200 souls60.6%12.6% pickClose Quarters800 souls61.0%9.3% pick

Item win rates come from 6,471 games of Drifter vs Rat King, coloured against that hero's win rate in this matchup.

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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 iconRat King
44.15%6,4712.486.66.227,89335,250
Venator iconVenator
53.96%5,6282.587.06.429,73335,824
Haze iconHaze
48.72%5,6282.527.26.529,89735,858
Deadman Danny iconDeadman Danny
45.11%5,5982.366.46.428,08035,536
Graves iconGraves
41.57%5,1602.487.06.428,51835,713
Bebop iconBebop
54.39%5,1112.537.16.630,54535,798
Nurse Harrow iconNurse Harrow
49.69%5,0922.556.76.130,95435,092
Infernus iconInfernus
50.58%4,7712.557.26.429,92436,099
Wraith iconWraith
50.91%4,5262.627.16.329,00735,688
Mina iconMina
57.40%4,4842.667.46.329,69436,062
Shiv iconShiv
54.14%4,4792.617.16.329,32035,960
Lash iconLash
51.87%4,1012.547.06.530,04436,426
Seven iconSeven
46.44%4,0782.577.06.329,12736,375
Abrams iconAbrams
48.30%4,0272.506.96.430,26935,727
Celeste iconCeleste
54.42%4,0082.717.36.229,31935,938
Victor iconVictor
49.99%3,9792.547.26.531,04836,223
Vindicta iconVindicta
51.29%3,8742.447.06.528,47235,908
Violet iconViolet
51.98%3,8112.546.96.329,51835,630
Silver iconSilver
53.01%3,8052.567.16.529,34135,939
Billy iconBilly
52.98%3,6412.536.96.429,96235,660
Yamato iconYamato
54.98%3,5942.647.86.631,26436,290
Paige iconPaige
41.40%3,5532.386.36.226,48535,480
Rem iconRem
56.18%3,4122.707.46.330,24236,339
Apollo iconApollo
50.72%3,3832.617.46.429,97735,575
Paradox iconParadox
56.40%3,1952.767.46.229,46336,188
Lady Geist iconLady Geist
49.26%3,1952.577.26.530,99936,383
Dynamo iconDynamo
48.09%2,9262.366.16.228,06035,328
Ivy iconIvy
47.34%2,8162.546.86.329,99835,649
Holliday iconHolliday
54.64%2,6812.557.16.429,62336,170
Grey Talon iconGrey Talon
54.92%2,5492.577.26.329,26136,372
Pocket iconPocket
54.30%2,4902.727.36.229,91536,480
Warden iconWarden
51.48%2,2242.606.76.229,07835,607
Calico iconCalico
54.65%2,1082.567.66.830,92335,986
Solomon iconSolomon
50.24%2,1022.556.35.827,65535,451
Vyper iconVyper
52.09%2,0372.636.86.128,24435,459
McGinnis iconMcGinnis
51.92%2,0322.646.85.928,53736,090
Baba iconBaba
43.46%1,9792.356.46.327,65134,150
Kelvin iconKelvin
47.85%1,9332.426.86.530,38635,402
Viscous iconViscous
56.71%1,9012.707.06.029,70036,086
The Doorman iconThe Doorman
57.58%1,8132.747.16.129,76236,514
Mo & Krill iconMo & Krill
52.52%1,8092.526.96.530,92136,139
Mirage iconMirage
58.45%1,7402.637.16.229,83036,220
Sinclair iconSinclair
61.49%1,3192.967.45.829,38936,274
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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.

See Also

Drifter StatsDrifter BuildDrifter CountersDrifter SynergiesDeadlock tier list: where Drifter ranksAll Heroes