How to play Deadman Danny in Deadlock?

Deadman Danny is a Hero in Deadlock. Learn their optimal ability leveling order, situational item choices, and counter matchups on Lockbuilds.

What are the best builds for Deadman Danny in Deadlock?

Top item builds for Deadman Danny prioritize core weapon and spirit items tailored to their abilities and lane matchups. Explore high-win-rate community and pro builds on Lockbuilds.

What are Deadman Danny's abilities in Deadlock?

Deadman Danny features unique signature abilities scaling with spirit power and weapon damage. Check this overview page for full ability breakdowns and cooldowns.

Where can I find current Deadman Danny Deadlock stats and win rates?

Lockbuilds provides real-time win rates, pick rates, tier placement, and matchup analytics for Deadman Danny across all competitive rank tiers in the current Deadlock patch.

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Deadman Danny

Deadman Danny - Deadlock Hero Stats & Guide

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Hero Summary

Deadman Danny leans most into damage output and close-range brawling, while lane pressure is the weakest part of the profile. Deadman Danny performs best into Mirage and Sinclair. Deadman Danny struggles most into Graves and Kelvin. Deadman Danny pairs best with Rat King and Graves. Deadman Danny has the weakest synergy with Grey Talon and Holliday. Refresher is Deadman Danny's best win-rate item at 59.6%. High-Velocity Rounds is bought most often. High-Velocity Rounds is usually picked up early at around 2.4 min.

Play Style

Win Rate

49.5%

Pick Rate

62.9%

Dominates

Mirage15k Matches

54.15%Deadman Danny - Win

Sinclair14k Matches

54.00%Deadman Danny - Win

Silver38k Matches

53.77%Deadman Danny - Win

Shiv39k Matches

53.70%Deadman Danny - Win

Pocket26k Matches

53.62%Deadman Danny - Win

Warden12k Matches

53.35%Deadman Danny - Win

Current Patch

Loses to

Graves61k Matches

58.22%Deadman Danny - Loss

Kelvin20k Matches

58.10%Deadman Danny - Loss

Rat King107k Matches

57.47%Deadman Danny - Loss

Paige45k Matches

56.72%Deadman Danny - Loss

Seven44k Matches

55.90%Deadman Danny - Loss

Victor38k Matches

55.64%Deadman Danny - Loss

Current Patch

Best Synergy

Rat King82k Matches

55.68%Deadman Danny - Win

Graves49k Matches

56.12%Deadman Danny - Win

Victor40k Matches

54.46%Deadman Danny - Win

Kelvin20k Matches

53.50%Deadman Danny - Win

Paige43k Matches

54.18%Deadman Danny - Win

Ivy28k Matches

52.62%Deadman Danny - Win

Current Patch

Worst Synergy

Grey Talon19k Matches

56.94%Deadman Danny - Loss

Holliday24k Matches

56.42%Deadman Danny - Loss

Pocket20k Matches

57.23%Deadman Danny - Loss

Mina40k Matches

56.95%Deadman Danny - Loss

Paradox30k Matches

56.40%Deadman Danny - Loss

Sinclair12k Matches

56.23%Deadman Danny - Loss

Current Patch

Best Items

ItemWR ChangePR Change

Spirit Burn

Tier 4•6,400

58.12%+1.46%11,785+1.18%

Spiritual Overflow

Tier 4•6,400

56.01%+0.79%7,209-0.3%

Indomitable

Tier 4•6,400

53.33%+2.0%11,769+0.17%

Boundless Spirit

Tier 4•6,400

52.92%+1.04%30,289+0.77%

Spirit Lifesteal

Tier 2•1,600

52.56%+0.73%8,491-0.26%

Transcendent Cooldown

Tier 4•6,400

52.43%+0.84%12,006-0.54%

Enchanter's Emblem

Tier 2•1,600

52.34%+1.58%11,523+1.86%

Superior Cooldown

Tier 3•3,200

52.22%+1.04%26,900+1.08%

Healbane

Tier 2•1,600

51.62%+1.52%9,732+1.18%

Dispel Magic

Tier 3•3,200

51.51%+1.17%8,639+1.76%

Current Patch

Counter Items

ItemWR ChangePR Change

Return Fire

Tier 2•1,600

76.09%+13.54%46+0.0%

Decay

Tier 3•3,200

71.83%+13.73%71+0.01%

Disarming Hex

Tier 3•3,200

63.57%-2.67%269-0.0%

Metal Skin

Tier 3•3,200

62.22%+0.31%1,191+0.1%

Knockdown

Tier 3•3,200

59.13%-0.08%619-0.02%

Bullet Resilience

Tier 3•3,200

57.52%+1.2%1,064-0.06%

Slowing Hex

Tier 2•1,600

56.63%+0.03%558+0.08%

Suppressor

Tier 2•1,600

56.10%-1.67%205-0.06%

Weapon Shielding

Tier 2•1,600

55.10%-0.81%715-0.15%

Battle Vest

Tier 2•1,600

52.76%+0.53%760-0.15%

Current Patch

Hero Base Stats

Weapon

Falloff range:18 -> 47

Damage per second:60

Bullet damage:15

Bullets per second:4.00

Shoot move speed:-25%

Clip size:14

Reload_duration:3.20s

Bullets speed:178m/s

Light melee:50

Heavy melee damage:116

Vitality

Max health:730

Base health regen:3.3

Bullet resistance:0%

Spirit resistance:0%

Reducing critical damage:0%

Max move speed:6.4m/s

Sprint speed:1.6m/s

Stamina:3

Stamina regen:5s

Spirit

Ability cooldown:0%

Ability duration:0%

Ability range:0%

Spirit lifesteal:0%

Max charges increase:0

Charge cooldown:0%

Spirit power:0

Range 21mm

Radius 8.0mm

Damage Per Second 30

Damage 70

Bonuses Per Boon

REACHING EACH THRESHOLD GIVES:

Unlock skills or skill points

Skills are unlocked on the 0th, 1st, 4th and 6th gifts.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS

The rewards reach their maximum on the 32nd gift.

+0.42 to base Bullet Damage

+39 to base Health

+1.58 to base Melee Damage

+1.1 to Spirit Power

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