Deadlock heroes, items and builds Every hero.
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Every Deadlock hero, ability and item with exact numbers at each upgrade. See current win rates, which heroes counter each other and the builds players actually use.
Updated 22 October 2026
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What players buy
Most bought items
I Extra Spirit 80033% of games
IV Boundless Spirit 6,40032% of games
III Superior Cooldown 3,20030% of games
II Improved Spirit 1,60028% of games
I Extra Regen 80027% of games
I Mystic Burst 80026% of games
III Greater Expansion 3,20025% of games
I Extra Charge 80025% of games
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Guides
- Deadlock beginner's guide: how a match works What you are trying to do in a match, how souls make you stronger, and the habits that matter most in your first games. 3 minute read
- Souls, levels and boons explained How many souls each level takes, when you unlock abilities and ability points, and what every boon gives you. 2 minute read
- How items work: tiers, categories and shop bonuses The three item categories, what each price tier costs, and the spending bonuses that jump at 4,800 souls. 2 minute read
- Spirit power explained, with real numbers What spirit power does, how much each point adds to an ability, where it comes from, and which abilities scale hardest. 2 minute read
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Quick answers
Deadlock questions
- How many heroes are in Deadlock?
- 44 heroes are playable right now, split into 14 mystics, 11 marksmen, 10 brawlers and 9 assassins.
- Is Deadlock free to play?
- Yes. Deadlock doesn't cost anything, but it is still an invite-only playtest on Steam, so you need an invite from a friend who already has it.
- How many items are in Deadlock?
- 156 items are in the shop, split between weapon, vitality and spirit categories, in four price tiers from 800 to 6,400 souls.
- Is Deadlock hard to learn?
- There's a lot going on, but the basics are simple: last-hit troopers for souls, spend them on items, and stay alive. Start with an easy hero like Graves, Haze and Infernus and read the beginner's guide.