Frontline · Hero ID 84

Rat King Deadlock guide

Choosing Rat King in Deadlock? Start with Scrap Grenade, Rule, Ratannia! and the decisions between them. Send rats to reduce enemy bullet resistance. Place your banner where allies can use its defensive bonuses.

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Rat King Deadlock abilities

Scrap Grenade

Throw scrap that explodes repeatedly, damaging and slowing enemies.

Rat Swarm

Send biting rats that damage enemies and reduce their bullet resistance.

Royal Pestments

Gain a health-scaling barrier that can deflect incoming bullets while it lasts.

Rule, Ratannia! (ultimate)

Raise a rallying banner that improves allied movement and reduces incoming damage nearby.

Saved sources checked Oct 8, 2026: Scrap Grenade, Rat Swarm, Royal Pestments, Rule, Ratannia!. Independent summaries; source and editing method.

First matches with Rat King

  1. Send rats at a target you can continue to pressure.
  2. Use armor before the enemy focuses their fire.
  3. Place the banner where allies can remain inside its area.

Rat King 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Data snapshot: 2026-10-08 UTCHistorical snapshot; may be outdated.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 %59.30%
Samples343,924
Pick share6.21%

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

Opponent references

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

No qualifying opponent references.

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

Other frontline heroes

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rat King suitable for beginners?

Our learning estimate is high. Start by practicing Scrap Grenade, then work on the timing of Rule, Ratannia!. Swarm pressure and defensive timing matter more than assuming your armor makes you invincible.