Damage · Hero ID 64

Drifter Deadlock guide

Choosing Drifter in Deadlock? Start with Rend, Eternal Night and the decisions between them. Track isolated enemies and reactivate your mark to appear behind a target.

DamageCloseMixedMobileHigh difficulty

Drifter Deadlock abilities

Rend

Swipe a forward cone, adding a melee component at close range.

Stalker's Mark

Bleed a target with a mark and reactivate to appear behind them.

Bloodscent

Track isolated heroes by trails and heartbeat cues, with benefits for hunting them.

Eternal Night (ultimate)

Darken nearby enemies’ vision and treat them as isolated while you gain pursuit speed.

Saved sources checked Oct 8, 2026: Rend, Stalker's Mark, Bloodscent, Eternal Night. Independent summaries; source and editing method.

First matches with Drifter

  1. Seek isolated targets rather than a clustered group.
  2. Keep track of the enemy marked by Stalker’s Mark.
  3. Use darkness when it helps you approach or retreat.

Drifter match snapshot

Data snapshot: 2026-10-08 UTCHistorical snapshot; may be outdated.

Oct 1 – 8, 2026 UTC · normal · ranked + unranked · all ranks, including unknown.

Win %49.09%
Samples198,389
Pick share3.58%

Historical community observations, not personal win predictions. Full statistics and tier method.

Opponent references

Same-match associations, not lane counters; ≥500 samples per pair.

Matchup references suspended: this snapshot is over seven days old.

Other damage heroes

Cards show historical win percentages; full samples are in each guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Drifter suitable for beginners?

Our learning estimate is high. Start by practicing Rend, then work on the timing of Eternal Night. Isolation is an advantage, not a guarantee; diving into the full enemy team can end the hunt.