Support · Hero ID 35

Viscous Deadlock guide

Choosing Viscous in Deadlock? Start with Splatter, Goo Ball and the decisions between them. Protect a teammate inside a healing cube, or roll through enemies to stun them.

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Viscous Deadlock abilities

Splatter

Hurl a goo projectile that damages enemies and leaves slowing puddles.

The Cube

Protect a target inside healing goo while temporarily preventing new actions.

Puddle Punch

Place a terrain-mounted fist that launches nearby characters and hurts enemies.

Goo Ball (ultimate)

Become a resilient rolling ball that damages and stuns enemies on contact.

Saved sources checked Oct 8, 2026: Splatter, The Cube, Puddle Punch, Goo Ball. Independent summaries; source and editing method.

First matches with Viscous

  1. Use The Cube when an ally needs protection, not during their attack.
  2. Practice the angle of Puddle Punch.
  3. Use walls to guide Goo Ball through a fight.

Viscous 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Data snapshot: 2026-10-08 UTCHistorical snapshot; may be outdated.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 %45.27%
Samples71,259
Pick share1.29%

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 support heroes

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Viscous suitable for beginners?

Our learning estimate is high. Start by practicing Splatter, then work on the timing of Goo Ball. Displacing allies and temporarily preventing their actions requires good timing.