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Victor: The Undying Force That Refuses to Fall in Deadlock
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Victor: The Undying Force That Refuses to Fall in Deadlock

Meet Victor, the final hero in Deadlock's massive six-hero update. This undying warrior turns pain into power and shows enemies what it truly means to suffer. Plus: complete voting statistics from the community-driven release!

LockBlaze
·6 min read
The Drifter Stalks Deadlock: An Ancient Horror Joins the Hunt
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The Drifter Stalks Deadlock: An Ancient Horror Joins the Hunt

Meet Drifter, the relentless hunter who brings primal terror to Deadlock's streets. Learn about his stalking abilities, bloodthirsty gameplay, and why mercy isn't one of his weaknesses.

LockBlaze
·5 min read
Paige Brings Literary Magic to Deadlock: Everything You Need to Know
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Paige Brings Literary Magic to Deadlock: Everything You Need to Know

Meet Paige, the newest hero in Deadlock who transforms books into powerful weapons. Learn about her abilities, release details, and upcoming community voting for the next hero unlock.

LockBlaze
·4 min read
Six New Heroes Arrive: Meet Mina and the Gang in The Hideout
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Six New Heroes Arrive: Meet Mina and the Gang in The Hideout

A massive update introduces six new heroes including vampire Mina, a new pre-game lobby called The Hideout, map visual improvements, and a completely redesigned character select screen.

LockBlaze
·7 min read
Deadlock Night Shift #1: August 13 Kick‑Off Preview (EU & NA)
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Deadlock Night Shift #1: August 13 Kick‑Off Preview (EU & NA)

Everything you need to know about Deadlock Night Shift #1 on 13 August: format, prize, rosters for EU/NA, and the opening brackets.

LockBlaze Esports Team
·5 min read
Rejuvenator Rework: Shared Charges, Teamwide Buffs, and Balance Tweaks
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Rejuvenator Rework: Shared Charges, Teamwide Buffs, and Balance Tweaks

Valve ships a compact balance pass featuring a major Rejuvenator redesign, movement bucket adjustments, and targeted hero tuning for Seven, Shiv, and Vyper.

LockBlaze
·6 min read
Major Game Balance Update: Soul Orbs Economy Overhaul and Hero Adjustments
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Major Game Balance Update: Soul Orbs Economy Overhaul and Hero Adjustments

The latest patch introduces sweeping changes to the game's economy, trooper AI, and rebalances numerous heroes and items.

LockBlaze
·5 min read
Deadlock Fight Night #18: Regional Titans Return
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Deadlock Fight Night #18: Regional Titans Return

1Win Team and Big And Brolic set to defend their titles in the upcoming Deadlock Fight Night #18 for EU and NA regions.

LockBlaze Esports Team
·4 min read
1win Bombshell Vol.4: Elite Teams Clash in High-Stakes Tournament
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1win Bombshell Vol.4: Elite Teams Clash in High-Stakes Tournament

Preview the upcoming 1win Bombshell Vol.4 tournament featuring top European and CIS Deadlock teams competing for a $10,000 prize pool and championship glory.

LockBlaze Esports Team
·8 min read
Deadlock Fight Night #17: Battle for Supremacy Continues
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Deadlock Fight Night #17: Battle for Supremacy Continues

Virtus.pro and Big&Brolic look to extend their dominance in the upcoming Deadlock Fight Night #17 tournaments for EU and NA regions on March 12.

LockBlaze Esports Team
·7 min read
Deadlock Fight Night #16: Champions Return to Defend Their Titles
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Deadlock Fight Night #16: Champions Return to Defend Their Titles

Virtus.pro and Melee Creeps prepare to defend their crowns in Deadlock Fight Night #16. Get a complete recap of #15's thrilling finals and preview what's coming in the next tournament.

LockBlaze Esports Team
·8 min read
Major Map Rework: Deadlock Evolves with 3-Lane Design
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Major Map Rework: Deadlock Evolves with 3-Lane Design

Deadlock's latest update introduces a completely redesigned map layout, transitioning from 4 lanes to 3, alongside significant gameplay changes to soul orb mechanics, sprint, and more.

LockBlaze
·7 min read
Deadlock Fight Night #15: Champions Return for High-Stakes Showdown
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Deadlock Fight Night #15: Champions Return for High-Stakes Showdown

Preview the upcoming Deadlock Fight Night #15 featuring defending champions Virtus.pro and Hydra Nation looking to maintain their dominance in EU and NA regions.

LockBlaze
·5 min read
Deadlock Fight Night #14: Top Teams Clash in EU and NA Showdown
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Deadlock Fight Night #14: Top Teams Clash in EU and NA Showdown

Preview the upcoming Deadlock Fight Night #14 tournaments featuring elite teams from Europe and North America competing for a $2,000 combined prize pool.

LockBlaze
·5 min read
Advanced Competitive Strategies: A Guide to High-Level Deadlock Play
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Advanced Competitive Strategies: A Guide to High-Level Deadlock Play

Master the fundamentals of competitive Deadlock with in-depth strategies covering map control, resource management, and team coordination. Learn how top players approach each phase of the game.

LockBlaze
·8 min read
115 Essential Tips and Tricks for Mastering Deadlock
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115 Essential Tips and Tricks for Mastering Deadlock

Enhance your Deadlock gameplay with these 115 essential tips and tricks, covering everything from laning phase strategies to advanced item combos.

LockBlaze
·10 min read
Mastering Solo Lanes and Optimizing Builds in Deadlock
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Mastering Solo Lanes and Optimizing Builds in Deadlock

Learn how to dominate solo lanes, optimize your hero builds, and master strategic gameplay in Deadlock with this comprehensive guide focused on high-level competitive play.

LockBlaze
·12 min read