Deadlock’s latest update introduces Drifter, a stealth-focused character specializing in ambush tactics. This new hero excels at taking down opponents swiftly, catching them off-guard with backline assaults. Players controlling other support roles must adapt quickly to counter this threat.
Drifter’s combat toolkit in Deadlock
Drifter’s arsenal combines close-quarters combat techniques with strategic positioning tools. The character specializes in hybrid damage types and adaptive engagements, offering high-risk/high-reward gameplay for aggressive tacticians.
Ability
Effect
Eternal Night
Engulf adversaries in vision-impairing darkness while enhancing your mobility and attack power. Affected targets become temporarily visible on the battlefield.
Effective Radius: 100m
Duration: 7s
Vision Reduction: 15m
AP Upgrades:
1: +11 Spirit Damage
2: 30s shorter cooldown & +3m/s movement
5: Extended duration & additional targets
Bloodscent
Detect and ambush solitary enemies, gaining permanent offensive boosts for successful eliminations. Enhances combat effectiveness against isolated targets.
Damage Amplification: +15%
Detection Radius: 25m
Permanent Damage Per Kill: +5%
AP Upgrades:
1: Increased proximity movement speed
2: Cooldown reduction & stamina recovery
5: Enhanced damage amplification
Stalker’s Mark
Apply a debilitating mark that enables teleportation behind bleeding targets. Requires precise timing for maximum effectiveness.
Health-Based Damage: 2%/s over 6s
AP Upgrades:
1: Increased damage percentage
2: Fire rate enhancement post-teleport
5: Additional ability charges
Rend
Execute a sweeping melee attack with bonus damage at close range. Upgrades provide sustain and cooldown optimization.
