Deadlock is Valve's newest game looking to fill in the void left by Epic Games' Paragon. Deadlock is a 6v6 MOBA-styled third-person shooter with creep denial similar to Dota 2 and 4 different lanes where players need to push in troops to defeat the enemy base (Patron). Players will need to collect souls as a primary resource to purchase upgrades for their characters by farming creeps, killing ...
If you are new to Deadlock and want to learn the basics, this is the video for you! Going over everything from how to get the game, what characters to play and what to do in game.
How to Play Deadlock Please note that Deadlock is currently in active development, and so the game is constantly being updated and reworked. The information below may be subject to change!
Deadlock Beginner’s Guide (2026): How the Game Works Deadlock Beginner’s Guide (2026): How the Game Works Deadlock is a MOBA-shooter hybrid where smart decisions matter just as much as aim. If you’ve played hero shooters, you’ll recognize the movement, abilities, and hectic fights. If you’ve played MOBAs, you’ll recognize lanes, farming, item spikes, and the long-term goal ...
Start your journey in Deadlock with beginner's guide. Learn the basics, and gameplay tips to boost your skills!
With this beginner guide, new Deadlock players will learn the basics and take their game to the next level.
Top tips and tricks for Beginners in Deadlock Take advantage of the in-game tools Deadlock features multiple ways to help beginners learn how to play. Found in the "Learn to Play" section of the main menu, it contains three different modes for helping new players learn the basics of Deadlock.