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== Gameplay ==
In ''Deadlock'', two teams of 6, ''The Sapphire Flame'' and ''The Amber Hand,'' battle through 4 lanes of New York. Each team being under the command of a god, called a [[Patron]]. The objective is to destroy the enemy's [[Patron]] while defending your own to complete [[The ritual|The Ritual]] and summon your teams Patron. Players control [[Heroes]] with upgradable abilities, and items are bought using [[souls]]. Souls are earned by defeating enemies and completing tasks. They can also unlock 'boons' from Patrons, which boost Hero stats. 

Heroes level up, unlock abilities, and equip items in slots for [[Weapon]], [[Vitality]], and [[Spirit]]. Additional [[Flex]] slots are unlocked by completing objectives. The game blends elements of shooters and MOBAs. It focuses on tactics, teamwork, and strategy, with third-person skill shots, movement, and gunplay. The game also has a unique [[Ziplines|zipline]] system for long-distance transportation.