20 quick tips every Deadlock player should know

Small habits that add up, from shooting soul orbs to reading the scoreboard.

Lane

1. 01Always shoot the soul orb after a last-hit.
2. 02Deny enemy orbs — it’s half the lane.
3. 03Don’t trade under the enemy Guardian before 5 minutes.
4. 04Break crates on the way back to lane.
5. 05Heavy melee a trooper for a guaranteed last-hit.
6. 06Watch the enemy’s stamina pips before you chase.

Shop

1. 01Buy Tier I items early — they’re the best value per soul.
2. 02Anti-heal is mandatory against sustain heroes.
3. 03One active item is a minimum for most builds.
4. 04Check the Builds tab — popular items are updated from recent matches.

Map

1. 01Push your wave before you rotate.
2. 02Rotate one wave early to the next objective.
3. 03Take the Mid-Boss after a fight, not instead of one.
4. 04The Soul Urn pays its runner and whoever grabs the orbs at the drop-off, so escort the carrier.
5. 05Use teleporters and ziplines; walking is the slowest way to rotate.

Fights

1. 01Parry an obvious heavy melee for a free stun.
2. 02Fight after the enemy’s ultimates are down.
3. 03Focus the stunned target.
4. 04Stay near cover; most heroes can’t win a duel in the open against a carry.
5. 05If you’re the last one alive, leave — don’t feed the comeback.