Deadlock hero counters and counter items

Make the response fit your hero

A spirit-applied anti-heal item needs reliable spirit damage; a bullet-applied one needs sustained contact. A cleanse, resistance item and pre-emptive control protection solve different problems. Read the counter-item decision guide before spending a slot.

The hero pages combine unique counterplay notes with relevant item alternatives. Use the planner to select up to six enemies and prioritise the main threat. No enemy item purchases or lane assignments are inferred automatically.