Deadlock Heroes Tier List
This Deadlock heroes tier list ranks all 38 heroes by win rate for 2026, sorted from S-tier down to F-tier so you can read the current meta at a glance. The S-tier — the 4 strongest heroes right now — features Seven (56.5%), Victor (54.8%), Kelvin (53.1%), and Paige (52.8%). Seven posts the single highest win rate at 56.5%. For players hunting an edge, Kelvin is the most underrated pick this patch — S-tier results at only a 16.2% pick rate — while Venator looks overrated, popular at 47.9% but landing in D-tier. Rankings update daily from real ranked matches, so every placement reflects current performance rather than a one-off result. Use the tiers below to pick the best heroes for your games.
S Tier - Meta Defining
(4)S-tier is led by Seven, which dominates the meta with a 56.5% win rate on a 47.1% pick rate. They are followed by Victor (54.8%), Kelvin (53.1%), and Paige (52.8%). These heroes define the current meta and are the safest, highest-impact picks. In terms of popularity, Seven is the crowd favourite here at a 47.1% pick rate, while Kelvin is slept on at just 16.2% — a strong S-tier pick flying under the radar.
A Tier - Strong Picks
(8)A-tier is led by Ivy, which performs strongly with a 52.4% win rate on a 26.3% pick rate. They are followed by Haze (52.4%), McGinnis (52.1%), Graves (52.1%), Dynamo (51.8%), Lady Geist (51.8%), Billy (51.6%), and Calico (51.5%). These are strong, reliable heroes that perform well in almost every game. In terms of popularity, Haze is the crowd favourite here at a 48.8% pick rate, while McGinnis is slept on at just 18.9% — a strong A-tier pick flying under the radar.
B Tier - Viable
(9)B-tier is led by Abrams, which holds steady with a 51.5% win rate on a 37.3% pick rate. They are followed by Yamato (51.4%), Drifter (50.8%), Mo & Krill (50.6%), The Doorman (50.5%), Warden (50.4%), Lash (50.3%), and Infernus (50.2%). The remaining 1 heroes in this tier average a 50.1% win rate. These heroes are balanced and fully viable with solid execution. In terms of popularity, Infernus is the crowd favourite here at a 46.5% pick rate, while The Doorman is slept on at just 23.5% — a strong B-tier pick flying under the radar.
C Tier - Situational
(10)C-tier is led by Vindicta, which struggles with a 49.7% win rate on a 27.8% pick rate. They are followed by Grey Talon (49.4%), Rem (49.2%), Wraith (48.7%), Apollo (48.2%), Mirage (48.0%), Shiv (47.7%), and Celeste (47.6%). The remaining 2 heroes in this tier average a 47.5% win rate. These heroes are situational and need favourable matchups or team comps to shine. Despite the low ranking, Bebop stays popular at a 44.8% pick rate, meaning players overvalue it relative to its C-tier results, while Mirage (21.0%) is more rightly avoided.
D Tier - Below Average
(6)D-tier is led by Vyper, which struggles with a 46.7% win rate on a 16.3% pick rate. They are followed by Pocket (46.7%), Paradox (46.0%), Venator (46.0%), Mina (45.2%), and Silver (44.8%). These heroes underperform against the current meta and take extra effort to win with. Despite the low ranking, Venator stays popular at a 47.9% pick rate, meaning players overvalue it relative to its D-tier results, while Vyper (16.3%) is more rightly avoided.
F Tier - Weak
(1)F-tier is led by Sinclair, which struggles with a 43.7% win rate on a 16.0% pick rate. These heroes are the weakest options this patch and are best avoided in ranked.
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Deadlock Heroes Tier List FAQ
What are the best Deadlock heroes right now?
The best Deadlock heroes currently are: Seven (56.5% WR), Victor (54.8% WR), Kelvin (53.1% WR), Paige (52.8% WR). These S-tier heroes dominate the meta with their powerful abilities.
How are Deadlock hero tiers determined?
Hero tiers are based on win rate across all skill brackets. S-tier heroes consistently perform above average. Our algorithm analyzes thousands of matches for accurate rankings.
Should I always play S-tier heroes?
While S-tier heroes are strongest overall, playing heroes you're comfortable with matters more. A well-played B-tier hero often beats a poorly-played S-tier hero. Use this tier list to understand relative hero strength.
What items should I build on my hero?
Item builds vary by hero and game state. Check individual hero pages for recommended builds including early game, mid game, and late game item progressions. Adapt your build based on the enemy team composition.