Complete Dynamo Guide in Deadlock – Build, Abilities, and Tips

This guide provides an in-depth look at playing Dynamo in Deadlock, covering his hybrid item build, ability upgrades, and strategic tips for each stage of the game. Learn how to leverage Dynamo’s strengths in duels, his supportive abilities, and his powerful ultimate, Singularity, to turn the tide of battle.

Dynamo

Dynamo is one of the more supportive heroes in Deadlock, but, just like in DOTA, even Supports can carry! With his powerful heals, buffs, and versatile abilities, he can make impactful plays on both offense and defense, making him a valuable asset in any team composition.

Dynamo Weapon Stats

Dynamo Vitality Stats

Deadlock Dynamo Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

• His ultimate, Singularity, provides one of the easiest ways to engage fights in the game.
• Can heal himself and allies in an AoE while moving.
• Quantum Entanglement adds significant versatility to support his team.

Weaknesses

• Has a weak early game in terms of kill potential, as two of his abilities are non-damaging until he gains his ultimate.
• Singularity can be interrupted by crowd control abilities and items like Curse or Knockdown.
• Lacks burst mobility since Quantum Entanglement is slow and predictable.

Deadlock Dynamo Abilities

Kinetic Pulse (1)

Releases an energy pulse that knocks enemies into the air.

• Charges: 1
• Cooldown Between Charges: 5s
• Cooldown: 26s
• Damage: 100
• Stomp Range: 15m
• Ability Width: 5m

Kinetic Pulse Upgrades

Maxing Kinetic Pulse adds a debuff to enemies’ fire rate and movement speed, while also increasing Dynamo’s damage to hit enemies.

Tips for Kinetic Pulse

• This is your go-to ability, so get comfortable with its mechanics, like the range and the height at which enemies are knocked up.

Quantum Entanglement (2)

Dynamo briefly phases into the void, reappearing a short distance away. Upon reappearing, his weapon is reloaded with a fire rate bonus for the next clip. Use [M3] to also bring nearby allies, giving them half the fire rate bonus.

• Range: 9m
• Ally Distance: 9m
• Cooldown: 15s
• Void Time: 1.4s
• Fire Rate Bonus: 25%

Quantum Entanglement Upgrades

Maxing Quantum Entanglement extends its range and adds stronger buffs when reappearing, making it more effective for both defensive and offensive play.

Tips for Quantum Entanglement

• At the start, identify key allies (like hyper carries or those lacking mobility) and enemies with crucial crowd control abilities.
• Later in the game, use this knowledge with Quantum Entanglement to dodge abilities like Grey Talon's Guided Owl if you can predict or time it well.

Rejuvenating Aurora (3)

While channeling, restores health over time to you and nearby allies.

• Health Restored: 32/s
• Cooldown: 48s
• Channel Duration: 5s
• Friendly Heal Radius: 8m

Rejuvenating Aurora Upgrades

Maxing Rejuvenating Aurora grants increased mobility, allows more frequent healing, and enables full movement, shooting, and ability use while channeling.

Tips for Rejuvenating Aurora

• Positioning is key; find the optimal spot to maximize the number of allies healed, focusing on keeping priority targets healthy in team fights.
• This ability can also heal Troopers, making it effective for maintaining waves and strengthening pushes.

Singularity (4)

Creates a singularity that pulls in nearby enemies and deals damage. Once complete, it knocks enemies into the air.

• Channel Duration: 2.75s
• Cooldown: 191s
• DPS: 60
• Singularity Radius: 7m

Singularity Upgrades

Maxing Singularity enhances your ability to make plays with an increased radius, extended duration, and higher damage output.

Tips for Singularity

• As noted in the Weaknesses section, Singularity can be interrupted by abilities and items. Keep an eye on enemy builds throughout the game and adjust accordingly. You’ll have an advantage before they acquire expensive counter-items like Knockdown and Curse.

Ability Point Order

How to Counter Dynamo

• Kinetic Pulse has a longer range than expected, so test it out in the Sandbox to understand its reach and avoid getting caught off guard.
• Keep in mind that Quantum Entanglement reloads Dynamo’s weapon, allowing him to keep his ammo up and potentially win 1v1 engagements by baiting you into unfavorable exchanges.
• Avoid grouping closely with allies to minimize the risk of a devastating Singularity engage.

Recommended Counter Items for Dynamo

	Item	Cost
	Reactive Barrier	1,250
	Rescue Beam	3,500
	Knockdown	3,000
	Curse	6,200

Deadlock Dynamo Build

Dynamo can be played flexibly, but this build focuses on hybrid itemization to maintain his strength across all stages of the game. His true power shines in the laning phase, where he can outduel nearly any opponent from early to mid game, making him a formidable presence.

Early Game Build Recommendations

• Start with High-Velocity Mag to help secure and deny souls early on.
• Follow up with Headshot Booster, Close Quarters, Hollow Point Ward, Mystic Burst, Extra Charge, and Extra Health to optimize trading potential against your opponent.
• If you or your laning partner are frequently harassed, consider buying Healing Rite. Paired with Sprint Boots and Rejuvenating Aurora, this should provide sufficient sustain to survive the laning phase.

Recommended Early Game Items for Dynamo

	Item	Cost
	High-Velocity Mag	500
	Headshot Booster	500
	Close Quarters	500
	Hollow Point Ward	500
	Mystic Burst	500
	Extra Charge	500
	Extra Health	500
	Sprint Boots	500
	Healing Rite	500

Mid Game Build Recommendations

• Health Nova: Enhances your roaming capabilities by keeping your team healed without returning to base.
• Divine Barrier: Excellent for roaming and early-to-mid-game skirmishes.
• Bullet Resist Shredder and Slowing Hex: Essential for becoming an unbeatable duelist, preventing enemies from escaping.
• Headhunter: Should be your first 3000-soul item if you’re ahead. This high-tempo item loses impact later, so the earlier you buy it, the better. Ensure you fill as many item slots as possible before purchasing.
• After Headhunter, continue upgrading your Tier 1 items to Tier 3 and fill out flex slots with green items.
• Warp Stone: A valuable addition for positioning to maximize Singularity potential, providing mobility for both engaging and escaping.
• If you’re behind, focus on improving Singularity with Mystic Reach and Duration Extender. Consider upgrading these items to their Tier 3 versions, and make sure Singularity is imbued.

Recommended Mid Game Items for Dynamo

	Item	Cost
	Health Nova	1,250
	Divine Barrier	1,250
	Healing Booster	1,250
	Enduring Speed	1,750
	Warp Stone	3,000
	Spirit Armor	1,250
	Bullet Armor	1,250
	Slowing Hex	1,250
	Bullet Resist Shredder	1,250
	Headhunter	3,500
	Pristine Emblem	3,500
	Point Blank	3,500
	Mystic Reach	500
	Duration Extender	1,250
	Improved Reach	3,500
	Superior Duration	4,250

Late Game and Situational Items

• Rapid Recharge: Top priority for late-game, enabling you to outduel opponents in the mid game and contribute in extended fights.
• Improved Burst: Only purchase if no one else on the team has it, as it shares a cooldown with allies.
• Continue upgrading Tier 3 items like Bullet Armor and Spirit Armor for maximum durability.
• If you're falling behind and a comeback seems difficult, consider buying Unstoppable and Refresher. Dynamo’s strength lies in his ability to turn games with one well-placed Singularity, even when the odds are against you.

Late Game and Situational Items

	Item	Cost
	Rapid Recharge	3,500
	Improved Burst	3,500
	Improved Bullet Armor	4,250
	Improved Spirit Armor	4,250
	Refresher	6,200
	Unstoppable	6,200