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Deadlock Ranked Explained: How Ranks and MMR Work in 2026
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Deadlock Ranked Explained: How Ranks and MMR Work in 2026

Deadlock ranked system is newer and less documented than most competitive games. Here is a clear breakdown of how ranks work how MMR is calculated and what actually moves you up.

24 May 2026·1 min read· 4 views
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Deadlock Hero Tier List 2026: Best Heroes to Play Right Now
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Deadlock Hero Tier List 2026: Best Heroes to Play Right Now

Not all heroes in Deadlock are equal. Here is an honest breakdown of which heroes are strongest right now and who you should avoid until you know the game better.

24 May 2026 5
Deadlock Farming Guide: How to Earn Souls and Outscale Your Lane
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Deadlock Farming Guide: How to Earn Souls and Outscale Your Lane

Farming is the foundation of every win in Deadlock. If your items are behind you lose. Here is how to farm efficiently when to prioritise it and how to recover if you fall behind.

24 May 2026 5
Deadlock Items Explained: Weapon Vitality and Spirit Builds
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Deadlock Items Explained: Weapon Vitality and Spirit Builds

Deadlock shop is split into three categories and understanding which one your hero needs is the foundation of every good build. Here is what you need to know.

24 May 2026 5
Infernus Guide Deadlock: Abilities Build and How to Dominate
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Infernus Guide Deadlock: Abilities Build and How to Dominate

Infernus is the strongest damage carry in Deadlock right now. He deals consistent fire damage scales well and is forgiving enough for newer players to get real results on.

24 May 2026 5
Deadlock Map Guide: Lanes Objectives and When to Rotate
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Deadlock Map Guide: Lanes Objectives and When to Rotate

Understanding the map separates players who farm well in lane from players who actually win games. Here is every lane objective the Urn Midboss and when to rotate.

24 May 2026 5
Grey Talon Guide Deadlock: Master the Long-Range Precision Hero
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Grey Talon Guide Deadlock: Master the Long-Range Precision Hero

Grey Talon is Deadlock most powerful ranged damage dealer when played well. His Charged Shot punishes stationary enemies and his owl provides a global kill threat.

24 May 2026 4
Mo & Krill Guide — Deadlock Abilities, Build & Tips 2026
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Mo & Krill Guide — Deadlock Abilities, Build & Tips 2026

Master Mo & Krill in Deadlock with our complete guide covering abilities, best item builds, and tips for dominating as this S-tier tank/assassin.

24 May 2026 5
Kelvin Guide — Deadlock Abilities, Build & Tips 2026
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Kelvin Guide — Deadlock Abilities, Build & Tips 2026

Master Kelvin in Deadlock with our complete guide. Learn his abilities, best support builds, and how to use Arctic Beam and Ice Path to dominate teamfights.

24 May 2026 5
Haze Guide — Deadlock Abilities, Build & Tips 2026
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Haze Guide — Deadlock Abilities, Build & Tips 2026

Master Haze in Deadlock with our complete guide. Learn her Sleep Dagger combo, best late-game builds, and how to carry games as the highest DPS hero.

24 May 2026 4
Shiv Guide — Deadlock Abilities, Build & Tips 2026
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Shiv Guide — Deadlock Abilities, Build & Tips 2026

Master Shiv in Deadlock with our complete guide covering his rage mechanic, best builds, and tips for dominating as the most dangerous duelist.

24 May 2026 4
Neon Agent Guide: Valorant's Electric Duelist (Post-Patch 12.09 Nerf)
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Neon Agent Guide: Valorant's Electric Duelist (Post-Patch 12.09 Nerf)

Complete Neon agent guide for Valorant 2026. Full ability breakdown, best maps, tips and counters after the Patch 12.09 nerfs reduced her charges.

15 May 2026 4
Valorant Agent Tier List: Patch 12.09 — Post-Neon Nerf Rankings
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Valorant Agent Tier List: Patch 12.09 — Post-Neon Nerf Rankings

Complete Valorant agent tier list for Patch 12.09. See which agents are S-tier after the Neon nerf and the additions of Miks and Waylay.

14 May 2026 4
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