Valve’s hit mashup-MOBA, Deadlock, has officially expanded to a 38-hero roster following its massive 2026 update, which introduced six community-voted “magicpunk” characters to the Manhattan-based battlefield. Despite being in an active state of renovation—including recent overhauls to bases and patrons in the “Old Gods, New Blood” update—the game remains a dominant force on Steam, even without a formal launch or official website.
Understanding the Deadlock Roster
Because Deadlock is currently a work-in-progress, the game’s meta and character designs are subject to frequent shifts. Valve is continuously refining balance, making it essential to keep an eye on how these heroes evolve. Below is the full list of the 38 available heroes currently fighting for control on the island.
“Dashes around fights and finishes enemies.”
Magicpunk Heroes and Tactical Roles
Each hero in Deadlock offers a unique playstyle, ranging from high-mobility assassins to utility-focused controllers. Mastering these characters requires understanding their specific niches, such as portal manipulation or crowd control.
“Makes enemies play catch with light magic.”
“Harasses enemies with two-way portals.”
“Creates undead minions and drains enemies.”
“Lassos an enemy to drag them back to her team.”
“Lights up enemies and watches them burn”
“Controls the battle with combat turrets”
“Harasses enemies with her spirit bats.”
“Teleports across the map to ambush enemies.”
“Rides along with an ally to heal them.”
“Bleeds out foes, then goes in for the kill”
“Copies enemy ultimates to turn the tables.”
“Wields an array of potent ranged weapons.”
“Petrifies and poisons enemies that get too close.”
“Weakens his enemies and chases them down”
