What This Deadlock Tier List Actually Measures
This deadlock tier list ranks all 38 of 38 heroes in Patch 06.05 by win rate, drawing on community-reported match data collected from millions of matches. The stats come from Deadlocker, an independent community hub that pulls data via deadlock-api.com — it is not affiliated with Valve Corporation, so treat every number below as community-reported rather than official.
By default the list is scoped to Phantom and above, meaning the figures reflect the upper end of the ranked ladder. Every hero carries four values: win rate, pick rate, ban rate, and match count. The table is sorted by descending win rate, so Celeste sits at the top and Mirage at the bottom.
How to Read the Columns
Before you use this as a deadlock best heroes cheat sheet, understand what each column is telling you:
- Win rate — the share of matches a hero won within the selected rank scope. This is the core sorting metric and the single most important number on the page.
- Pick percent — how popular the hero is. A high pick rate on a high win rate means the community has already caught on.
- Ban percent — how often the hero is banned. High bans push strong heroes out of games.
- Matches — the sample size behind the numbers. Bigger samples make a win rate more trustworthy.
The Full Deadlock Tier List (Patch 06.05)
S Tier — The Outlier
| Rank | Hero | Win Rate | Pick % | Ban % | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celeste | 54.1% | 23.2% | 2.7% | 13,018 |
Celeste is the clear standout. A 54.1% win rate over 13,018 matches, combined with a 23.2% pick rate, makes her the single strongest community-reported pick in the patch — and her low 2.7% ban rate means she is still frequently available to lock in. If you are climbing, this is the hero to know first.
A Tier — Strong and Reliable
| Hero | Win Rate |
|---|---|
| Vyper | 53.4% |
| Paige | 53.4% |
| Dynamo | 53.1% |
| Seven | 52.9% |
| Kelvin | 52.6% |
| Mo & Krill | 52.5% |
| Warden | 52.0% |
| Victor | 52.0% |
Eight heroes make up this band, all comfortably above 52%. Vyper and Paige lead the pack at 53.4%, and the spread down to Warden and Victor is tight — meaning any of these is a defensible pick in most compositions.
B Tier — Solid, Competitive Picks
| Hero | Win Rate |
|---|---|
| Ivy | 51.9% |
| McGinnis | 51.7% |
| Lash | 51.3% |
| Yamato | 51.2% |
| Graves | 51.2% |
| Wraith | 51.0% |
| Calico | 50.7% |
| Billy | 50.7% |
| Drifter | 50.5% |
| Vindicta | 50.4% |
| Abrams | 50.4% |
| Haze | 50.3% |
| Apollo | 50.1% |
The largest group on the roster. These 13 heroes hover just above a 50% win rate — they are not carrying games on raw stats alone, but they are far from weak. In this band, player skill and matchup knowledge matter more than the tier label.
C Tier — Below Average
| Hero | Win Rate |
|---|---|
| Holliday | 48.8% |
| Silver | 48.2% |
| Bebop | 48.2% |
| Viscous | 48.2% |
Four heroes slip under 49%. Holliday is the highest of the group at 48.8%, while Silver, Bebop, and Viscous sit level at 48.2%.
D Tier — The Toughest Climb
| Hero | Win Rate |
|---|---|
| Rem | 47.9% |
| Mina | 47.9% |
| Infernus | 47.7% |
| Grey Talon | 47.6% |
| Lady Geist | 47.3% |
| Shiv | 47.3% |
| Sinclair | 47.3% |
| The Doorman | 47.2% |
| Paradox | 47.0% |
| 46.8% | |
| Venator | 46.2% |
| Mirage | 45.3% |
Twelve heroes land in the bottom band, running from Rem and Mina at 47.9% down to Mirage at 45.3% — the lowest win rate on the roster. These are not unplayable, but the numbers suggest you need to work harder for the same result.
How to Use This Tier List to Play Ranked
Here is a practical workflow for turning these numbers into wins in deadlock ranked.
1. Set your rank filter first
The stats default to Phantom and above, but the view can be rescoped to Ritualist+, Emissary+, Ascendant+, Eternus only, or Eternus VI only, plus a custom rank range. Do this before reading anything else — a hero that dominates at Eternus may behave very differently in lower brackets, and the tier list is only as useful as the rank scope you choose.
2. Lead with win rate
Win rate is the sort key for a reason. Start with the S and A tiers when you are deciding who to learn. Celeste, Vyper, Paige, and Dynamo all sit above 53%, so they offer the most statistical breathing room.
3. Check pick and ban rates together
Win rate alone can mislead. A high pick rate (like Celeste’s 23.2%) tells you the community already trusts the hero; a high ban rate warns you that the hero may be contested away from you. Reading both keeps you from over-investing in a pick you will rarely get.
4. Respect the sample size
The matches column tells you how much weight to put on a win rate. Celeste’s 13,018-match sample is a strong basis; smaller samples elsewhere should be read with more caution, since a handful of games can swing a percentage.
5. Build your own view with a tier list maker
If you want a deadlock tier list tailored to you rather than the default, use the rank filters on the page as your own tier list maker: narrow to Eternus only to see what the top of the ladder favors, or expand to lower brackets to match your own games. Filtering by the rank you actually play in is the fastest way to make a generic list personal.
Community-Reported Caveats
Because this deadlock tier list 2026 data is community-sourced, keep these limits in mind:
- The figures are community-reported and come from an independent hub (Deadlocker via deadlock-api.com), not from Valve.
- Win rate describes population outcomes, not your outcome. A hero’s tier does not guarantee your result.
- Patch 06.05 stats only stay accurate for that patch — once a new patch drops, the rankings can shift and should be re-checked.
- Ban and pick rates reflect what the community does, which can lag behind what is actually strongest.
Treat the tiers as a starting compass for hero choice, filter them to your rank, and adjust with your own results.