- Win Rate
- 46.6%
- Pick Rate
- 33.2%
- KDA
- 2.76
Paradox Guide
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 38,917
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Paradox is a solid, middle-of-the-pack pick: C-tier, #34 of 44, with a 46.6% win rate over 38,917 games. That is up 1.0 points over the last 20 days. Paradox does best at High Skill (49.9%).
Is Paradox good right now?
Nov 5 Patch · 38,917 gamesParadox's win rate day by day over the last 18 days, measured against the 50% line.
- Tier
- C#34 of 44
- Win Rate
- 46.6%+1.0 pts in 20 days
- Pick Rate
- 33.2%
- Matches
- 38,917
- Best rank
- Oracle–Phantom49.9%
Paradox core build
Nov 5 PatchMost Paradox players open with High-Velocity Rounds and Mystic Burst. Core items, bought in at least half of all games: High-Velocity Rounds, Mystic Burst, Extra Stamina, and Restorative Shot. Ranked by how often players on this hero buy each item at each shop tier, from 38,917 games.
When is Paradox strongest?
By game length
Paradox peaks mid-game: 48.4% in 40+ min games, 42.8% in 20–30 min games.
By rank
Paradox wins 49.9% at High Skill and 45.9% at Low Skill.
Low sample (under 500 games)
Paradox strengths and weaknesses
Manipulating time lets Paradox outpace an enemy in one on one combat. She thrives by subjecting her enemies to timely swaps into a waiting pulse grenade, her wall, or into the middle of her teammates.
Strengths
- High damage output
Paradox deals more hero damage per game than most of the roster.
- Lane control
Paradox denies more souls than most heroes, which wins lanes.
Weaknesses
- Weak this patch
Paradox wins 46.6% of games, in the bottom quarter of the roster.
Paradox matchups
Nov 5 Patch · 38,917 gamesCounters Paradox
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Counters show the counter's win rate against Paradox, and heroes it beats show Paradox's win rate against them. Partners show synergy: how many points more the duo wins than the two heroes' own win rates predict.
Paradox abilities
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Paradox FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Is Paradox good in Deadlock right now?
Paradox is a solid, middle-of-the-pack pick: C-tier, #34 of 44, with a 46.6% win rate over 38,917 games. That is up 1.0 points over the last 20 days. Paradox does best at High Skill (49.9%).
What is the best Paradox build?
The build Paradox players buy most: High-Velocity Rounds, Mystic Burst, Extra Stamina, and Restorative Shot in lane, Compress Cooldown, Long Range, Opening Rounds, and Mystic Shot in the mid game, then Tankbuster, Express Shot, Sharpshooter, Mystic Reverb, and Spirit Burn late.
Who counters Paradox?
Graves (61.9%), Rat King (59.8%), and Victor (59.5%) beat Paradox most often; the number is each counter's win rate against Paradox. The best items against Paradox are Mystic Shot, Rusted Barrel, and Arcane Surge.
How do you play Paradox?
Manipulating time lets Paradox outpace an enemy in one on one combat. She thrives by subjecting her enemies to timely swaps into a waiting pulse grenade, her wall, or into the middle of her teammates. Strengths: High damage output and Lane control. Weaknesses: Weak this patch.
When is Paradox strongest?
Paradox peaks mid-game: 48.4% in 40+ min games, 42.8% in 20–30 min games.
Who is the best partner for Paradox?
Paradox's best partners are McGinnis (+1.7), Graves (+0.9), and Abrams (+0.7). The number is how many points more those duos win than the two heroes' own win rates predict.