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Creeps in Deadlock: Spawn Timings and Top Strategies for Farming and Denying

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In Valve's new MOBA, Deadlock, understanding the intricacies of creep mechanics is crucial for gaining an edge over opponents. Creeps are not just obstacles; they're a primary source of souls, the in-game currency essential for purchasing items and upgrading abilities.

What is Creeps in Deadlock

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Creeps in Deadlock serve as both a resource and a tactical element. Successfully managing them can accelerate your hero's progression, allowing you to acquire powerful items from the Curiosity Shop and enhance your abilities. There are two main types of creeps:

  • Lane Creeps: Spawn in waves along each lane.

  • Neutral Creeps: Found in jungle camps between lanes.

Creep Spawn Timings

Lane Creeps

  • Spawn Frequency: Every 25 seconds.

  • Wave Composition: Four creeps per wave.

  • Soul Value: Starts at 75 souls per creep and increases over time, reaching up to 180 souls per creep in late game.

  • Mechanics: Souls from lane creeps are split among nearby players after the 10-minute mark. Before that, each player receives 100% of the soul value.

Neutral Creeps

Neutral creeps are categorized into tiers and are denoted on the map by specific icons:

  • Tier 1 (Small Camps)

    • Icon: Single triangle.

    • Spawn Time: 2 minutes into the game.

    • Soul Value: Approximately 40 souls per creep.

    • Respawn Timer: 4 minutes after the camp is cleared.

  • Tier 2 (Medium Camps)

    • Icon: Triangle with a single line underneath.

    • Spawn Time: 7 minutes into the game.

    • Soul Value: Around 90 souls per creep.

    • Respawn Timer: 6 minutes after clearing.

  • Tier 3 (Hard Camps)

    • Icon: Triangle with two lines underneath.

    • Spawn Time: 7 minutes into the game.

    • Soul Value: Up to 240 souls per creep.

    • Respawn Timer: 8 minutes after clearing.

    • Note: Best tackled with teammates due to their strength.

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How to Farm Creeps Efficiently

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Last-Hitting Techniques

  • Melee Attacks: Delivering the final blow with a melee attack instantly grants you souls without generating a soul orb, preventing enemies from stealing them.

  • Ranged Attacks and Abilities: Using these will cause a green soul orb to appear upon the creep's death. Destroy the orb to secure the souls.

  • Soul Orbs: Failing to destroy the orb allows enemies to claim the souls by destroying it themselves.

Ammo and Resource Management

  • Ammo Conservation: Be mindful of your ammunition to ensure you can both last-hit creeps and destroy soul orbs.

  • Ability Usage: Use abilities wisely to maximize damage output without wasting resources needed for securing souls.

  • Weapon Characteristics: Understand your hero's weapon mechanics, including reload times and magazine capacity, to avoid downtime during critical moments.

Denying Creeps to Opponents

Denying Enemy Creeps

  • Soul Orb Priority: Focus on destroying enemy soul orbs (green) to deny opponents their souls.

  • Attack Timing: Due to a priority system implemented in recent updates, the player who initiates the attack on a soul orb first will secure it if attacks are simultaneous.

Protecting Allied Creeps

  • Allied Soul Orbs: When an allied creep dies, an orange soul orb appears. Destroying it prevents enemies from gaining souls.

  • Team Coordination: Communicate with teammates to ensure allied soul orbs are secured promptly.

Advanced Farming Strategies

Jungle Farming

  • Neutral Camps: Integrate farming neutral creeps into your routine after pushing lanes.

  • Camp Timing: Keep track of respawn timers to maximize soul gain.

  • Risk Assessment: Only tackle higher-tier camps when adequately equipped or accompanied by teammates.

Map Control and Timing

  • Objective Awareness: Be cognizant of key objectives like Soul Slot Machines and the Spirit Urn, which spawn at specific intervals.

  • Soul Slot Machines:

    • Spawn Time: Appear at 10 minutes and respawn every 5 minutes.

    • Mechanic: Melee attack them to receive souls at the cost of some health.

  • Spirit Urn:

    • Spawn Time: Begins descending at 10 minutes and lands after 30 seconds.

    • Objective: Transport it across the map for significant soul rewards and a skill point.

    • Caution: While carrying the urn, you cannot attack or use abilities.

Conclusion

Mastering creep farming and denial in Deadlock is essential for gaining a competitive advantage. Understanding spawn timings and employing effective strategies can significantly boost your soul income while hindering your opponents. Focus on efficient last-hitting, resource management, and timely map rotations to control the game's flow.

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