Dynamo · Mystic
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Overview
Dynamo is a mystic in Deadlock: locks down the enemy team. Over the last two weeks it is A tier: 52.5% win rate in 178,434 games, picked in 31.1% of matches.
Strengths
- Durable from the start: 880 base health, #2 of 38.
Weaknesses
- Dies a lot: 6.2 deaths for 4.8 kills per game on average.
Build cheat sheet
Pick the build that fits what you want to do this game.
- Dynamo: vitality buildDefensiveSituationalThe vitality items Dynamo players buy most, for games where you get focused or need to survive fights longer. Cheapest first.
- Dynamo: most played buildBalancedRecommendedThe items Dynamo players buy most in each phase of the game over the last two weeks (178,434 games measured), with how many buy them and how they do. Skill points in the most played order (5,576 games, 57.6% win rate).
Builds
Dynamo: vitality build
When to use it
The vitality items Dynamo players buy most, for games where you get focused or need to survive fights longer. Cheapest first.
Laning phase
Mid game
- 1Spirit ResilienceBought by 19.6% of players in this phase · 51.5% win rate
- 2Warp StoneBought by 18.8% of players in this phase · 50.7% win rate
Late game
Skill order
Max order:1›3›2
| Ability | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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Dynamo: most played build
When to use it
The items Dynamo players buy most in each phase of the game over the last two weeks (178,434 games measured), with how many buy them and how they do. Skill points in the most played order (5,576 games, 57.6% win rate).
Laning phase
Mid game
- 1Rapid RechargeBought by 50.6% of players in this phase · 52.9% win rate
- 2Compress CooldownBought by 38.4% of players in this phase · 52.4% win rate
- 3Recharging RushBought by 36.3% of players in this phase · 52.6% win rate
- 4HeadhunterBought by 26.4% of players in this phase · 52.0% win rate
- 5Duration ExtenderBought by 26.3% of players in this phase · 53.7% win rate
- 6Healing BoosterBought by 25.4% of players in this phase · 52.4% win rate
Late game
Skill order
Max order:1›3›2
| Ability | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | · | · | 1 | · | 1 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| 2 | · | · | · | 2 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 2 | 2 | · |
| 3 | · | · | 3 | · | · | · | · | · | · | 3 | 3 | 3 | · | · | · |
| 4 | · | · | · | · | · | 4 | · | 4 | 4 | · | · | · | · | · | 4 |
Abilities
- 1Kinetic Pulse26sRelease an energy pulse that travels along the ground, dealing spirit damage and applying knockup.
- Damage
- 115
- Pulse Range
- 16m
- Pulse Width
- 5.5m
- 2Quantum Entanglement20sBriefly become untargetable while teleporting to the target location. Restores stamina upon use.: Bring nearby allies with you.
- Cast Range
- 10m
- Duration
- 1.4s
- Stamina Restored
- 1
- Ally Distance
- 13m
- 3Rejuvenating Aurora48sWhile channeling, restore health over time to you and any allies nearby. You can dash and melee without breaking the channel.
- Health Restored
- 30/s
- Channel Duration
- 5s
- Friendly Heal Radius
- 8m
- 4SingularityUltimate250sCreate a singularity in your hands, dealing spirit damage over time, applying stun, and pulling in nearby enemies.
- Damage Per Second
- 75
- Singularity Radius
- 7m
- Channel Duration
- 2.75s
Most played skill order
The most played order in the last 5576 professional matches with this hero. Highlighted levels are the points spent on talents.
Max order:1›3›2
| Ability | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | · | · | 1 | · | 1 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| 2 | · | · | · | 2 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 2 | 2 | · |
| 3 | · | · | 3 | · | · | · | · | · | · | 3 | 3 | 3 | · | · | · |
| 4 | · | · | · | · | · | 4 | · | 4 | 4 | · | · | · | · | · | 4 |
Strategy
1Vitality items
The vitality items Dynamo players buy most in the mid and late game:
- Healing Booster — 25.4% buy it · 52.4% win rate
- Trophy Collector — 22.7% buy it · 51.8% win rate
- Sprint Boots — 22.5% buy it · 51.7% win rate
- Enduring Speed — 18.7% buy it · 52.8% win rate
- Warp Stone — 18.5% buy it · 55.6% win rate
- Enchanter's Emblem — 17.9% buy it · 54.5% win rate
2Heroes that punish you
The matchups where Dynamo loses most:
- Dynamo only wins 45.3% of the 29,553 games measured against Victor in the last two weeks.
- Dynamo only wins 45.9% of the 35,132 games measured against Graves in the last two weeks.
- Dynamo only wins 46.7% of the 33,205 games measured against Seven in the last two weeks.
- Dynamo only wins 47.1% of the 42,473 games measured against Paige in the last two weeks.
- Dynamo only wins 47.6% of the 19,682 games measured against Kelvin in the last two weeks.
Tips
- Parry melee attacks when you see them coming: a good parry stuns the attacker.
- Unlock order most players use: Kinetic Pulse (1) → Rejuvenating Aurora (3) → Quantum Entanglement (2) → Singularity (4).
- Upgrade Kinetic Pulse first, then Rejuvenating Aurora; put points in the ultimate when you can.
Matchups
Strong against
- Mirage57.7%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo wins 57.7% of the 15,779 games measured against Mirage in the last two weeks.
15.8K matches
- The Doorman57.2%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo wins 57.2% of the 17,744 games measured against The Doorman in the last two weeks.
17.7K matches
- Venator56.9%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo wins 56.9% of the 43,490 games measured against Venator in the last two weeks.
43.5K matches
- Pocket56.8%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo wins 56.8% of the 22,627 games measured against Pocket in the last two weeks.
22.6K matches
- Viscous56.6%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo wins 56.6% of the 19,773 games measured against Viscous in the last two weeks.
19.8K matches
Weak against
- Victor45.3%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo only wins 45.3% of the 29,553 games measured against Victor in the last two weeks.
29.6K matches
- Graves45.9%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo only wins 45.9% of the 35,132 games measured against Graves in the last two weeks.
35.1K matches
- Seven46.7%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo only wins 46.7% of the 33,205 games measured against Seven in the last two weeks.
33.2K matches
- Paige47.1%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo only wins 47.1% of the 42,473 games measured against Paige in the last two weeks.
42.5K matches
- Kelvin47.6%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo only wins 47.6% of the 19,682 games measured against Kelvin in the last two weeks.
19.7K matches
Works well with
- Paige60.5%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo and Paige on the same team win 60.5% of 2,148 games measured in the last two weeks.
2.1K matches
- Seven59.8%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo and Seven on the same team win 59.8% of 5,183 games measured in the last two weeks.
5.2K matches
- Kelvin59.1%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo and Kelvin on the same team win 59.1% of 1,216 games measured in the last two weeks.
1.2K matches
- Victor59.1%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo and Victor on the same team win 59.1% of 3,918 games measured in the last two weeks.
3.9K matches
- Graves58.9%win rate in the matchup
Dynamo and Graves on the same team win 58.9% of 7,969 games measured in the last two weeks.
8K matches
Changelog
- Guide created for patch 2026-09-16.
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