Deadlock Meta Characters That Will Make You Unstoppable
Author: Hawk Live LLC
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Valve’s recently launched MOBA, Deadlock, is making rounds. Skill alone won’t be enough in such a fast-paced game. As in any game, the meta will also win you the match. Selecting heroes that are popular in the meta can certainly improve your odds at winning. This article will outline the game Deadlock and some of it’s most effective heroes that you can use to rank up.
What Is the Meta and Why Is It Important?
To ‘Meta’ in other words, “the most effective tactics available at something” This outlines the strongest tactics and the characters in the game that are meta in its current version. Beyond the meta characters are those who, selected according to their abilities, have been subject to the greatest concentration in the game since the last balance update. One main reason for the existence of the meta is that it assists the players in several ways. It aids them in choosing the right hero in a certain situation or even countering tough opponent’s teams.
Current Tier List of Meta Characters in Deadlock
Tier S (Meta Heroes): Seven, Dynamo
Tier A (Very Strong Heroes): Viscous, Infernus, Abrams, Haze, Kelvin, Ivy, Pocket
Tier B (Good Heroes): Mo & Krill, Vindicta, Lash, Wraith, Paradox, Shiv
Tier C (Average Heroes): Warden, Bebop, Yamato
Tier D (Weak Heroes): Geisz, Ms. Gray, McGinnis
Credit: TierMaker
Breakdown of Meta Characters
S-Tier: Absolute Leaders of the Meta
Dynamo is at the top of the tier list due to his ability to battle control. He is a great captain and a great team player who knows how to initiate maps.
Singularity (Ultimate): This is a very powerful skill that allows AOE damage to be done on multiple targets. This ultimate is game winning.
Kinetic Pulse: This works in saving you in close range while also not allowing your opponent to fight back or use their cooldowns.
Rejuvenating Aurora: This buffing skill ensures that a out heal could be cast out to make the sustenance of the team during extended clashes.
What is the reason above Dynamo in the Meta: Commanding a lot of enemies to focus their attention on one point during a team fight is an asset in a way that helps preserve stamina on encounters and focus on other enemies. A few items sprinkled that enables him to go right in and well the enemy is Armageddon.
Seven: The Meta’s Ever Ready Combatant
Because of the dominance of his multifariousness in the field of combat, Seven is known in a better way for this characteristic.
Power Surge: Deals chain damage which is good for both farming as well as in group fights.
Storm Cloud (Ultimate): Deals damage to all visible enemies for uninterrupted seven seconds.
What makes Seven complete the roster: He has the ability to change his style of play depending on the situation in the match which enables him to support his four team members in any phase of the match. He is a support player, can farm, and do lots of damage while fights alongside his allies.
A-Tier: Strong and Popular Heroes in the Meta
Kelvin is a tanky character that is durable but complimented with assassin like mobility.
Frozen Shelter (Ultimate): It is explained in the tooltip that enemy damage and enemy abilities are able to be focused onto oneself as a dome is built around oneself, which allows them to focus all the enemies damage and their skills as burst towards them.
Ice Path: This provides an adequate speed to cross a certain area while allowing one to start from a more favorable place.
Role in the Meta: He can be able to shield the team and initiate fights allowing him to choose a lot of positions in ranked matches.
Abrams: The Fortress On The Front Line
Classic Tank with immense health and Defense power allowing Abrams to push without worry.
Fortify: Abrams self prescribes, making him stronger along with enhancing his defense level.
Shield Bash: As soon it is triggered, the enemies will be shattered then they will be stunned, disabling them from control so the team can follow them up with damage.
Having Meta Role: This is a good character to choose when wanting to play at the front line while assisting allies behind.
Ivy: Master of Sniping
Great at long range engagement and for cc purposes.
AirDrop: Changer of places quickly while also supporting the team from the sky.
Vine Trap: This is the ability to prevent enemies and support allies.
Role in the Meta: Great for having rest throughout the match but with its downsides of keeping a safe distance.
B-Tier: Heroes with Potential in the Meta
Shiv: The Best At Getting Deal Damage Up Close
Shiv is a great option for the aggressive player.
Killing Blow (Ultimate): Kills enemies out right with low health at a blink.
Slice and Dice: Provides fast movement in and out of fights
Role in the Meta: Can take down certain characters, need to be at higher levels.
Mo & Krill: A Combination Of ‘Support & Attack’
Healing Wave: Revitalizes and protects the allied units in the vicinity.
Power Shot: Causes massive damage to enemy units in the targeted straight line.
Role in the Meta: They are quite efficient with other heroes as they provide a mix of attack and protection, while not strong.
How to Dominate in the Current Meta
Stay Updated on Change of Patch Notes: Keep doing regular patch note analysis and balance updates to see which hero has gained a boost or lost strength.
Practice the Meta Heroes: Invest in dealing with the strong characters abilities and mechanics.
Build the Right Items: The right builds can help much on the effectiveness of your hero in the battles.
Communicate with Your Team: Teamwork and coordination multiply the effects of meta heroes.
Conclusion
In Deadlock the concept of the meta and the selected characters operates as the tools for winning the game. For example, heroes of the meta rank Dynamo, Seven, have skills that can make a great difference in a game. Spend the energy to learn that and you’ ll be able to climb whithout any obstacles and win games.
