MOBAscan be a confusing genre at the best of times, andDeadlock, developed byValve Software, can be an especially hectic experience for those who are newcomers to the genre. Thankfully, it already features a wide variety of characters who are the perfect choices to play when learning the game for the first time.
After spending some time in the tutorial, it might seem overwhelming when presented with the vast array of options. Luckily, there are a few choices that you can never go wrong with. Whether you’re looking to play offensively or defensively, there’s bound to be something for you.
8Dynamo
Great For All-Around Support
When you’re learning the ropes for the first time, Dynamo is a good pick that allows you to support the rest of your team and practice some of the offensive abilities common to more complex characters.
His ultimate is easy to understand and easier to use, and his abilities keep the rest of his team in fighting condition, which is always useful. If a fight ever becomes too much to handle, Dynamo can make use of his ability to quickly teleport away, conferring a boost to his firing rate after reappearing.
7Infernus
Deals Damage Over Time
Infernus is a master of dealing damage over time, harassing foes and denying them access to certain areas. Nearly everything in his arsenal, from spewing out napalm to quickly dashing forward, leaves a residual area of effect that all works together to slow enemies, damage them over time and render them temporarily stunned.
In a pinch, his Flame Dash ability can be used to escape from a fight, leaving a burning trail to deter foes from chasing after you. For newer players, the ability to deal damage through indirect means can be a powerful tool.
6Kelvin
Excellent Healing And Mobility
Kelvin is useful not only for his impressive ability to keep his allies at full health, but also for his capacity to quickly get around the map, bypassing any annoying obstacles in his way. If you’re new to the game and navigating the map is a challenge, this power will allow you to literally walk right over it.
Otherwise, Kelvin’s attacks focus on slowing and damaging foes with ice damage, or trapping them inside the very dome that is keeping him and his team in perfect health.
5McGinnis
Has A Variety Of Tools
McGinnis is a character who relies on her tools to get the job done. Whether it’s deploying a turret to distract enemies or placing down a healing station to buff friendly units, McGinnis can control the flow of battle without relying on raw firepower or ability.
She’s aided in this by the use of her Spectral Wall ability, conjuring a large wall that damages and slows nearby enemies. In this way, McGinnis can deny enemies access to specific areas, or trap them in with her turret.
4Seven
Has A Range Of Offensive Abilities
Seven excels in his potential for offensive ability, and is capable of dishing out huge quantities of damage with his devastating area of effect attacks and chain lighting that can jump from enemy to enemy.
These make him a good option for crowd control and he can wreak havoc on less organized teams. Seven achieves all of this without overwhelming you with complex abilities, and the damage he can dish out speaks for itself. His abilities are simple and mainly focus on dealing damage quickly and to the highest amount of enemies at once.
3Wraith
Great For Taking Out High Priority Targets
Wraith is designed to take out priority targets, with the ability to quickly get in and out of a fight before the enemy knows what hit them. Wraith can begin and end engagements on her own terms, dealing out focused fire to specific targets or stunning them and boosting her own rate of fire to make quick work of their health.
With some simple strategizing, Wraith can pick off unprepared targets with ease, making use of hit-and-run tactics to keep the enemy team on their toes at all times.
2Warden
Has A Range Of Buffs And Debuffs
Warden augments his offensive abilities with a series of buffs and debuffs, adding a layer of depth to his gameplay without being overwhelming. His abilities are basic and simple to understand. While boosting his own speed and shields he can sap away enemy health, stamina, and even the damage they deal.
Mobility is the key to playing against Warden, so making use of his ability to quickly chase down already weakened foes is the best strategy. Just make sure you watch where you’re going.
1Abrams
The Tank
In terms of sheer simplicity, it’s hard to beat Abrams at what he does best. For players who are new to the game he’s a good choice when trying to avoid being overwhelmed by the complexities of more unique characters.
His ability to steal life away from enemy players can keep his health topped off during a fight, and his Regeneration ability helps to mitigate incoming damage. During combat, Abrams likes to get up close and personal, charging in with his shoulder or leaping into the air to slam down onto unsuspecting foes.
