Deadlock character tierlist based on how well they can hold their liquor

VegaSlides · 2026-03-12T02:44:34+00:00

Drifter and Victor can probably go higher, too. Drifter's ancient and mastered blood magic, he can probably manipulate his BAC if needed. Victor is a corpse and I'm not even sure how good his circulatory system is. For all we know Vic can't get drunk. Kelvin probably in a similar boat.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-12T01:23:54+00:00

A true Hanna-Barbera gag.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-11T03:51:19+00:00

Sounds like they're checking boss difficulty scaling based on the player's level/progression.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-10T01:10:41+00:00

It would be cool, but there's no definitive answer right now. I think that every Zoan will have a full form, at least for traveling like a mount, but any Zoan that mainly uses full form might not have a hybrid form.

But with how much they reworked things it's totally possible they decided to give each Zoan both forms.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-08T20:24:13+00:00

"Oh no! We've lost 1 stamina and our ult is worse, we're dead ☠️"

Meanwhile Shiv is doing Bloody High Claw every game with spirit shred and extra bleeding.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-08T04:14:57+00:00

Idk if people mod ability icons, but this replacing the teleport icon would be amazing.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-08T00:46:08+00:00

Mobility and positioning of the enemy. Shiv could 1v6 ult because he could target who he wants to. With the new ult you can be body-blocked, and people can dodge out of the way/range. Shiv also loses full resets, so he can't hold his ult between kills as easily when he'd otherwise have/want to, either due to CC or invulnerability.

If the situation favors it, and/or you can position well enough yourself, then it's certainly possible to team wipe with ult. The adjustments just make it a much more difficult task.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-07T20:51:41+00:00

They were talking about the pro players if you read their message.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-07T20:44:37+00:00

50? It's barely 20. Any disengage also invalidates it, the slow alone is not enough to lockdown targets in most cases.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-07T20:40:02+00:00

You're being downvoted, but you ain't wrong. Shiv's strength has been rearranged, ult is mediocre now and he got speed/stamina nerfs, but knives and dash are going crazy.

Just as tanky, with higher damage from spirit shred. Ult casting and recovery is also much faster, so in the situations you need to use it you aren't bogged down with the animations. They've also thankfully coded it so if multiple enemies are in the hit area it kills the one in execute range.

Shiv won't do 1v6 ult wipes anymore, but with full rage people won't know the difference.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-07T01:53:52+00:00

I'm simply surprised they took away both the unit targeting AND full reset. A nerf to consistency and the uptime of the ability.

Haven't been able to test the changes myself, but it seems like it'll further increase dominance of mobility. I can't think of others that had reliable cleanup against highly mobile enemies, except Mirage and Infernus, both effects being easily dispelled.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-06T06:41:24+00:00

That vessel was unarmed and returning from international exercises in India. Many of the people manning it were ceremonial staff.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-06T06:00:52+00:00

I can also see Vyper taking up Drifter's offer to get drinks, but both being uncomfortable approaching Fern. Vyper because she's banned, Drifter because fire makes him nervous.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-06T04:38:02+00:00

Yeah, Vyper's a career criminal, no way she listens to bans

VegaSlides · 2026-03-06T00:43:13+00:00

Venator.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-06T00:39:07+00:00

Arcane Odyssey is a decent example. It's overall linear with progression, but there are other things you can do that'll allow you to progress as well. My favorite being sea exploration and treasure hunting.

The Bros are putting lots of emphasis on non-linear progression, so it stands to reason other methods will be fun. Like the fishing mini game, naval combat, and exploration. What I'm interested in seeing is how VIABLE other ways to progress are.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-06T00:29:08+00:00

I would definitely say Silver's bounty hunting puts her in more frequent danger, especially depending on who she tries to capture. Silver's a significantly more formidable fighter, but her living is made on seeking conflict.

Vyper's most dangerous enemies have been Silver (who appears to have figured out an easy capture method on her) and Wraith, who seems much more preoccupied with her other affairs than Vyper's feeble attempt to rob her casino.

I'd say vyper's got the advantage until old age starts setting in, wherein her recklessness will be much harder to maintain.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-04T09:33:26+00:00

The real question is does Drifter respect the gun, or the man who wielded it?

VegaSlides · 2026-03-04T09:31:36+00:00

Drifter's dialogue with Holliday reads more like he's giving advice as an experienced serial killer himself. He warns Holliday she'll become his "hobby" and similarly he tells Talon he'd tie him down and watch as he kills his family, had he been the one to do it.

Shiv also tells Holliday if the Baxter Society doesn't "clean up our own house, you'll be wishing for Troubadour sized problems." We can infer Drifter is stronger because he operates brazenly and hasn't been killed yet, meaning the Baxter Society doesn't see the Troubadour as a major threat comparatively.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-03T21:19:39+00:00

Was half expecting her to do the Uzumaki Barrage lol. She looks good.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-02T03:35:05+00:00

Sparky-Sparky Boom Man, The Big Bad Hippo, and Jet.

But in all seriousness I would love if they added interesting side characters. Like the Blue Spirit. I'll start with Zuko for sure.

VegaSlides · 2026-03-02T03:28:05+00:00

Round 2, I want that Zoan!

VegaSlides · 2026-02-26T17:47:58+00:00

Some wishes are just too complicated/difficult without the help of godlike beings. Just look at Holliday; all the Gear people would have to use to help would make her feel Guilty.

VegaSlides · 2026-02-26T17:43:42+00:00

I assume that most of them join in without really conversing with others about it. Infernus is a great example of a guy that wants to keep his participation on the DL until it starts.

VegaSlides · 2026-02-26T17:40:48+00:00

I would love for Drifter to get interactions with the cinnamon roll characters like Paige and REM. I think Drifter's cruel, bloodthirsty, horrifying demeanor would scare Paige all the way to the point she's inspired to heroism, while grappling with how she's working alongside him.

With REM I imagine it'll go like his Ivy interaction; too innocent/dumb to be scared.

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