About Lock Lab.
Lock Lab is an independently operated, fan-made Deadlock analytics publication built to make match data, hero trends, builds, ranks, and patch changes easier to understand. The publisher and editorial contact is hello@locklab.gg.
What we publish
Our pages combine public match records with transparent calculations and editorial interpretation. The strongest original value comes from current-patch samples, purchase events, hero baselines, confidence labels, rank populations, and exact match records—not from rewriting another publication.
Editorial and automation standards
Live statistics and some analytical summaries are produced from rule-based calculations so they can update with the game. We do not invent missing observations. Pages that lack a reliable sample are withheld from search indexing or labeled unavailable, while manually deepened guides include a review date. Corrections, source questions, and rights-holder requests are reviewed through our contact address.
Independence
Lock Lab is not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve. Deadlock names and artwork belong to their respective owners. We link to original sources, maintain an asset and source ledger, and clearly separate observed data from editorial interpretation.
How to evaluate our numbers
Every statistic depends on its match window, rank bracket, sample size, and provider coverage. Read our methodology for calculation and quality rules and our source ledger for provider and attribution details.