Lightning Ball
Send a damaging electrical orb along a straight path.
Damage · Hero ID 2
Seven Deadlock guide
Choosing Seven in Deadlock? Start with Lightning Ball, Storm Cloud and the decisions between them. Delayed stuns set up your damage. Storm Cloud punishes grouped enemies within sight.
Seven Deadlock abilities
Static Charge
Mark an enemy with an electrical charge that bursts into an area stun after a delay.
Power Surge
Your bullets send additional shocks through nearby enemies.
Storm Cloud (ultimate)
Channel a growing electrical storm that hurts enemies you can see.
Saved sources checked Oct 8, 2026: Lightning Ball, Static Charge, Power Surge, Storm Cloud. Independent summaries; source and editing method.
First matches with Seven
- Send Lightning Ball through clustered enemies.
- Use the delayed stun before committing your damage.
- Start Storm Cloud from a position your team can protect.
Seven Deadlock: put the kit into practice
These sequences are editorial practice suggestions, not a fixed skill-up or item build.
Use the delay to prepare your damage
Static Charge marks an enemy hero and bursts into an area stun after a delay. Apply it before committing your next attack, then watch where the marked opponent moves. Lightning Ball travels straight, slows while damaging enemies and stops on world geometry. Practice sending the orb along an open route through the fight. Do not treat the charge as an immediate stun or send the ball into a wall while expecting it to reach someone behind it.
Choose when to shoot and when to channel
Power Surge boosts bullets with shock damage that bounces to enemies near the target. It still asks you to land weapon hits; selecting an ability-focused playstyle does not remove aiming from Seven’s kit. An editorial sequence is to mark with Static Charge, line up weapon fire, and use Power Surge during the exchange. Compare that with Storm Cloud, which is a channel around Seven rather than a boosted shot. They require different positioning decisions.
Check sightlines before Storm Cloud
Storm Cloud expands around Seven but does not damage enemies outside line of sight. For example, an opponent around a corner can be inside the apparent radius without taking damage. Pick a position with a clear view of the area your team is contesting, then check whether allies can protect you while channeling. A common mistake is valuing radius alone and ignoring cover. The snapshot does not support a claim that the storm can hit through walls.
Seven 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 %55.51%
Samples164,563
Pick share2.97%
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 Seven suitable for beginners?
Our learning estimate is low. Start by practicing Lightning Ball, then work on the timing of Storm Cloud. Your large-area ultimate needs a safe position and clear sightlines.