What to do in your first hour in Deadlock: New Player Tutorial

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What to do in your first hour in Deadlock

What to do in your first hour in Deadlock: New Player Tutorial

Publish Date: February 23, 2026

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Most people, when they first boot up Deadlock, will just load into a random game and see what happens. That is not the way to learn this game. If you want your first hour in Deadlock to feel doable instead of overwhelming, you need a plan.

Minute 0-10: Start in the Hideout, Not a Match

When you load in, you land in the Hideout, which functions as Deadlock’s main menu. From here, you can access the tutorial, replays, news, and — most importantly — the Atrium practice range. Before you queue anything, stop here and pick a Hero with intention.

Open the select hero screen (escape → Swap Hero) and start flipping through the roster. If you’re choosing based on art and vibes, Deadlock supports that: each hero has splash art and a three-word descriptor that quickly communicates the fantasy.

If you’re more numbers-driven, you can hover the right-side icons to see Weapon, Vitality, and Spirit stats. If you care about lore, you can read backstories directly from the hero page. And if none of that matters as much as playstyle, look at abilities: hover to see what they generally do and what upgrades provide.

How to Spend Your First Hour in Deadlock! Beginner Guide

Minute 10-20: Lock a Hero and Test Abilities