Mechanics

Mechanics in Deadlock are a combination of third-person-shooter and MOBA mechanics. Broadly speaking, the macro mechanics are that of a MOBA, whereas the micros are that of a TPS.

Macros

Laning
- The process of organizing players in the laning phase (see: Strategy).

Team Composition
- The process of choosing which heroes to play.
Item Management
- Consists of forming an item build.

Micros

Aim
Movement
- The process of moving and positiong your hero.
- Can involve the use of zip-lines.
Troop Mangement
- The process of killing enemy troopers whilst denying the enemy from getting souls from yours.
- Can be referred to as Creep Management.

Creep denial is a crucial part of the game's laning phase and invoves shooting the souls of one's own trooper when they are killed. this prevents enemy laners from obtaing soul orbs by killing troopers.