Matchup · November 6, 2026
Drifter vs Rat King
45.3%
Unfavoured222,044 matches
All Drifter matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Drifter beats Rat King
Assassin vs Brawler
Don’t take an even fight; brawlers out-last you. Burst them when their big cooldown is down, then leave.
Your game plan as Drifter
A stalker who marks a target and then makes sure no one can save them.
Lane
Rend in close range for bonus melee damage. Stalker’s Mark bleeds; re-activate it to pounce.
Mid game
Hunt the hero your team can’t reach. Marked targets running away are still in trouble.
Late game
Eternal Night blinds the enemy team to everything around them. Engage the moment it’s up.
How to beat Rat King
A scrappy frontliner who makes your bullets work against you.
- 01Don’t shoot into Royal Pestments; wait out the armour.
- 02Fight outside the banner’s radius.
- 03Use spirit damage — his armour deflects bullets.
Respect
Punish
When the armour breaks
Per match
Head-to-head
DrifterRat King
45.3%Win rate54.7%
1.17Kills per death0.84
+0Last-hit edge+55.4
+0Deny edge+0.2
+340Soul lead+0
+0Objective damage edge+3.7K
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Laning
Win the lane: Drifter into Rat King
- 01Rat King wins the farm by ~55.4 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02Rat King wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
52.5% win rate over 51,602 matches
Rat King’s kit
Threats
Scrap Grenade
Slow26s cd
Rule, Ratannia!Ultimate
Slow180s cd
Drifter’s kit
Your tools
Your gun and your items carry this one.
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Drifter averages 1.17 kills per death against Rat King.
- On average Drifter finishes 340 souls ahead of Rat King — convert the lead into objectives.
- Drifter deals 3.7k less objective damage per match than Rat King — let teammates take structures while you hold.
- Track Rule, Ratannia! (180s cooldown). The window right after Rat King uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Drifter vs Rat King?
Drifter wins 45.3% of 222,044 recent matches against Rat King — unfavoured.
How do I beat Rat King as Drifter?
Rat King wins the farm by ~55.4 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Rule, Ratannia! (180s cooldown). The window right after Rat King uses it is your best time to fight.