About Deadlock Guide

Deadlock Guide is an independent, fan-made guide site created by passionate players who have spent thousands of hours mastering Deadlock. Every guide on this site is tested and verified before publication.

Our Team

Marcus — MOBA Analyst

8,000+ hours Since Alpha Meta Analysis

Marcus has played MOBAs competitively for over a decade. In Deadlock, he focuses on hero tier lists, ability interactions, and patch impact analysis. He maintains spreadsheets tracking win rates across all skill brackets.

Jin — Build Specialist

5,500+ hours Since Closed Beta Item Optimization

Jin theory-crafts and tests every item combination in Deadlock. His build guides are based on 100+ matches per hero, with damage-per-gold calculations and timing optimizations.

Sofia — Map Strategist

4,200+ hours Since Early Access Map Control

Sofia specializes in map awareness, objective timing, and team positioning. She has mapped every sightline and flank route across all Deadlock maps.

How We Test

Every strategy, build, and tip on this site goes through our testing protocol:

  • In-Game Verification: All data is collected from actual gameplay sessions, not copied from wikis or forums.
  • Multi-Player Testing: Strategies are tested in both solo queue and coordinated team environments.
  • Patch Tracking: We monitor every game update and retest affected content within 48 hours.
  • Community Feedback: Reader corrections are verified and incorporated within 72 hours.

Last Verified: May 30, 2026 on Deadlock Build 5.0 (May 2026)

Editorial Independence

We have no affiliation with Valve and receive no compensation from them. Our recommendations are based solely on in-game performance and player value. No sponsored content or paid promotions appear in our guides.

Contact

Found an error or have a suggestion? We welcome feedback from the community. While we don't have a public email, we regularly monitor comments and update our guides based on verified player reports.