In today’s article, the Blix Team has created a comprehensive guide to standing in the lane in Deadlock, suitable for players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced gamers. This guide covers essential topics, including how to choose the right positions, what items to buy, strategies for denying enemy heroes their farming opportunities, and the unique characteristics of each line.
Deadlock hero: Infernus
Contents
- 1 Laning Basics: Understanding Lane Structure and Arrival Time
- 2 Lane Widths and Their Impact on the Results of the Fight
- 3 Store Layout and the “Right Shoulder Effect”
- 4 Shops and Items for Laning
- 5 How to Parry, Heal, and Use Creeps Effectively
- 6 Strategies for Efficient Resource Utilization: Health, Talents, and Skills
- 7 Skills and Timings: Making Laning Stage More Effective
- 8 Conclusion
Laning Basics: Understanding Lane Structure and Arrival Time
Laning is the initial stage of the game, and your task on the lane depends on several factors. In Deadlock, there are four lanes on each side of the map, but they are not symmetrical and vary in arrival time and width.
The fastest lane is the third lane, which takes about 11-12 seconds for creeps to arrive. This is followed by the second lane (13-14 seconds), the fourth lane (16-17 seconds), and finally the first lane, which takes 17-18 seconds. These time differences are significant in understanding why some creeps can reach their lanes faster than others. Although creeps are programmed to arrive at all lanes simultaneously, the varying distances from the base to each lane affect their speed.
Lane Widths and Their Impact on the Results of the Fight
The lanes in Deadlock vary in width. The center lanes are wider than the side lanes, making it easier to control creeps and set up shooting positions. In contrast, the side lanes are narrower, which makes accurately targeting creeps more challenging, especially when playing solo. This increases the likelihood of losing a healing creep. This aspect is particularly important for heroes with area-of-effect (AOE) attacks, like Lady Geist, who can hit multiple creeps at once.
Store Layout and the “Right Shoulder Effect”
In the side lanes, shops are positioned on the left, while in the center lanes, they are located on the right. This arrangement takes advantage of the “right shoulder effect,” a visual characteristic that reduces vulnerability to shots when positioning. In Deadlock, nearly all heroes are right-handed and shoot from their right shoulder, which allows them to use cover more effectively. When a hero takes cover on the right side, they have to expose less of their body to shoot, giving them an advantage if the enemy is within range.
Deadlock: art
Shops and Items for Laning
Choosing the right laning items can significantly impact the early stages of the game. In this article, we will explore a few effective items for laning:
1. Headshot Booster: This item adds extra damage to headshots every 7.5 seconds. When used skillfully, it can deliver roughly 10% of total damage throughout the game.
2. Monster Rounds: This item boosts damage against creatures by 35% and provides protection from incoming damage.
3. Mystic Shot: This item adds additional damage on hit and serves as an effective boost in both the early and late game.
4. Enduring Speed: This item enhances health regeneration speed.
5. Extra Regen: This is useful for passive health regeneration that remains effective even during combat.
By carefully selecting these items, players can enhance their performance in the laning stage.
How to Parry, Heal, and Use Creeps Effectively
Deadlock hero: Seven
Creeps will spawn alongside you, one of which serves as a healer. If you eliminate the healer first, your opponent will remain unhealed for 6 seconds. Additionally, creeps can act as shields: if you get close to a creep and an enemy attacks you from a distance, the creep will absorb some of the damage, which is particularly beneficial in close combat.
Deadlock also features a parry mechanic that lets you to block an attack and stun enemies for 2 seconds. This mechanic works even on creeps, increasing damage dealt and providing another opportunity to parry.
Strategies for Efficient Resource Utilization: Health, Talents, and Skills
Deadlock: art
Laning is built on the strategic exchange of resources such as health and souls. If you damage an enemy, healing creeps become a priority since they can restore health.
Until the 10 minute mark, when you defeat a creep, you receive 50% of its soul, while the remaining souls appear as a bubble that must be collected. If your opponent destroys this bubble, they will gain some of the souls, so it’s crucial to control these bubbles. Both ranged and melee attacks have their own mechanics and advantages, providing benefits for each attack type.
Skills and Timings: Making Laning Stage More Effective
Deadlock hero: Grey Talon
Each hero’s ability can also serve as a temporary resource. If you play as heroes like Warden, Vindicta, or Gray Talon, try to utilize their skills more frequently. When you attack an enemy who is about to defeat a creep, you force them to make a choice: either lose the creep or take damage. This pressure can help shift the balance of power in your favor.
Conclusion
Laning in Deadlock requires a careful approach, as every action is crucial—from selecting your position to purchasing items and using your skills. Paying attention to detail in the lane allows you to take control of the situation and deny enemy heroes the chance to gather resources. By following the recommendations in this guide, you can enhance your laning skills and make the most of every advantage Deadlock offers. For more content related to Deadlock, we recommend visiting the Reddit thread.
