The Bear Pit - Deadlock

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  Balance Feels Good, Except for... You Know... | The Bear Pit 22.09.2026 1h 9min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we discuss some of the most significant changes of the recent September 19th balance patch. We give our opinions on the biggest winners and losers. The ranked season is coming to and end so we covered some of the things we liked and didn't liked this season and what can be improved going forward. Timestamps0:00 Intro2:15 Balance Patch48:05 Ranked Season Ending1:06:16 Outro
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  This meta sucks. Here's what Valve can do to fix it | The Bear Pit 15.09.2026 1h 6min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk through the recent meta development of the Egg, how we got here, and what can be done to fix it. We also cover Doorman and Radiant Regen in this week's Curiosity Corner. Timestamps0:00 Intro3:15 Egg Meta27:20 Mid Boss is Everything40:25 Doorman54:55 Deathy Side Note55:40 Radiant Regen1:05:35 Outro
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  What We Want in the Patch | The Bear Pit 08.09.2026 1h 14min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk about the upcoming content patch for Deadlock, what we think will be in the update, and what we want in the update. We also discuss a recent game exploit. In the Curiosity Corner, we cover the rise of Spirit Venator and the item combination of Merc Mag and Spiritual Overflow.Timestamps0:00 Intro5:15 Patch Wish List50:15 Crash Exploit Patched53:20 Spirit Venator1:04:20 Merc Mag/Spiritual Overflow1:13:30 Outro
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  Is This Patch Frequency Sustainable for Deadlock? | The Bear Pit 01.09.2026 1h 16min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we discuss the recent announcement from Yoshi, regarding the upcoming content update. We shine some light on the new Warden situation and his build and why he feels powerful right now. Lastly, in the Curiosity Corner, we talk about Lash and Lifestrike. Timestamps0:00 Intro5:15 Yoshi’s Update35:00 Warden is Broken?49:26 The Lash1:04:25 Lifestrike1:15:00 Outro
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  The Update Isn't This Week. Here's Why. | The Bear Pit 25.08.2026 1h 12min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we discuss the status of the long awaited Deadlock Content Update and some of the "leaks" associated with it. We break down hero Win Rates and why they differ so much in ranks. We also talk about some heroes we think may be undervalued at the moment, and in the Curiosity Corner we talk about Silver and how Bullet Resistance fits into deadlock.Timestamps0:00 Intro4:30 Update17:40 Win Rate Breakdown30:45 Watchlist Heroes48:00 Silver59:05 Bullet Resist1:11:50 Outro
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  Celeste is out of control | The Bear Pit 18.08.2026 1h 32min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we discuss the recent balance patch and explain how Celeste has become the demon of Deadlock. We also cover the ranking system and how the community believes it's too slow. Lastly, in the Curiosity Corner, we talk about potential hero archetypes that could be added to Deadlock, and the place of Glass Cannon. Timestamps0:00 Intro3:40 Celeste19:00 Balance and State of Deadlock41:35 Too Slow to Rank Up56:00 Hero Archetypes1:18:50 Glass Canon1:23:35 Outro
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  Standard Queue Might Have Some Issues... | The Bear Pit 11.08.2026 1h 6min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we discuss Standard Mode and some of the best heroes we've seen since the Ranked Update. We also discuss the Gridlock Deadlock LAN from this past week.Meet the Gargoyle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSLZ17jCjLUTimestamps0:00 Intro6:20 Standard Mode30:05 Best Ranked Heroes44:25 Next Updates49:00 Guildlock LAN58:30 Meet the Gargoyle1:05:10 Outro
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  Our Thoughts On The Matchmaking Update | The Bear Pit 04.08.2026 1h 26min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we discuss the major matchmaking update. Our initial thoughts and what we like or don't like about the current systems. We also cover the recent minor balance patch and talk about McGinnis and anti-heal items in the Curiosity Corner.Rank Data: https://statlocker.gg/rank-migrationTimestamps0:00 Intro7:55 Ranked and Matchmaking58:40 Balance Patch1:05:40 McGinnis1:15:40 Anti Heal1:26-00 Outro
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  Summoning the Patch ft. Wander | The Bear Pit 28.07.2026 1h 29min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we have Wander back on the Podcast to theorize what could be in the upcoming Matchmaking update. We also talk about our biggest wish. We finish with the Curiosity Corner as always and discuss Yamato and Extra Health. Timestamps0:00 Intro2:00 Biggest Patch Wish12:00 Hero MMR and Matchmaking1:05:15 Curiosity Corner1:05:50 Yamato1:20:20 Extra Health1:28:25 Outro
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  Deadlock NEEDS to do this | The Bear Pit 21.07.2026 1h

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we discuss the issues with itemization and damage in Deadlock. We theory craft some new items that could be introduced to help, as well as, reworks to existing heroes. We finish the episode with discussions on Haze and Venator.Timestamps0:00 Intro2:25 Echo Shard and Outline5:00 Itemization in Deadlock11:30 Damage Breakdown22:30 New Items?38:50 Reddit Complaints: Haze45:45 Curiosity Corner: Venator59:00 Outro
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  Was Ranked a Mistake? Matchmaking Discussion | The Bear Pit 14.07.2026 59min

  Welcome to the Bear Pit! Episode 30, where we discuss matchmaking, and the introduction of ranked.
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  Why Is Shiv So Impossible to Balance? The Bear Pit 14.07.2026 1h 5min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we discuss the latest 'minor patch', which includes the Unstable Rift, urn changes, economy changes and much more! We also talk about Shiv, the unkillable demon of doom that has been terrorizing matchmaking at all ranks.
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  Sajam Says Deadlock Isn't Real | The Bear Pit 30.06.2026 1h 40min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we are joined by Sajam! Sajam is a veteran of the FGC and has worked for many years as a commentator and content create for various games. We were lucky enough to have a discussion about him, his past gaming experience, and how he got into Deadlock. We also discuss why we believe fighting games and Deadlock overlap so much. Lastly, we finish the episode with the Curiosity Corner, talking about Vindicta and Arcane Surge. Find Sajam Live on Twitch here:https://www.twitch.tv/SajamFind Sajam on Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@SupermanSajam⁩ Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:50 Who is Sajam?15:50 Talking Deadlock with Sajam35:45 Deadlock and Fighting Games Overlap1:11:10 Curiosity Corner1:12:25 Vindicta1:25:05 Arcane Surge
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  Why is this Update Taking so Long? | The Bear Pit 23.06.2026 1h 14min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we speculate about why the upcoming Deadlock update has been delayed so much. We do an extended edition of the Curiosity Corner where we cover Viscous, Heroic Aura, Sinclair, and Armor Piercing Rounds. Timestamps0:00 Intro5:00 Where is the Patch29:50 Curiosity Corner30:30 Viscous40:35 Heroic Aura51:40 Sinclair1:01:00 Armor Piercing Rounds1:12:30 Outro
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  Exploring Deadlock's Mid Game | The Bear Pit 16.06.2026 1h 22min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk about the recent June 11th balance patch and which heroes are the biggest winners and losers of the patch. We then do an in depth discussion on Deadlock's Mid Game and how you can approach it. Timestamps0:00 Intro5:40 Balance Patch Discussion39:00 Deadlock’s Mid Game1:21:15 Outro
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  The Future of Deadlock Objectives | The Bear Pit 09.06.2026 1h 8min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk about what we learned from all the Urn changes and how we could apply those to future objectives in Deadlock. We also cover Gray Talon and Scourge in this weeks Curiosity Corner. Timestamps0:00 Intro3:25 What we learned from the Urn16:50 Future Objectives for Deadlock41:10 Gray Talon57:40 Scourge1:05:10 Outro
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  The Current State of Deadlock | The Bear Pit 02.06.2026 1h 12min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk about the current state of Deadlock. How the experimental changes to the Urn have affected the overall gameplay, and if we think that is good for the game. We go into more detail on a few heroes and talk about the recent Deadlock tournaments of Death Slam Invitational and Night Shift Open. Timestamps0:00 Intro2:40 McGinnis and Graves20:35 Talking Urn 28:00 Circle Meta45:20 Deadlock Tournaments49:30 Curiosity Corner 1:10:55 Outro
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  How Valve Can Fix the Urn | The Bear Pit 26.05.2026 1h 19min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk about the recent experimental change to the Urn and how it has changed Deadlock. We discuss the good, the bad, and some potential changes we would like to see. We cover the some of the major general changes from the patch and some heroes we think got the biggest buffs. Timestamps0:00 Intro0:50 URN, URN, MORE URN52:30 General Changes1:06:05 Biggest Winners Heroes1:18:05 Outro
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  Yoshi Confirms Balance Patch This Week | The Bear Pit 21.05.2026 1h 25min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk about the announcement of a balance patch by Yoshi. We also discuss some topics submitted by the community like Hero Strength vs Win Rate. In the Curiosity Corner we cover Warden and Blood Tribute. Timestamps0:00 Intro2:10 Yoshi Announcement5:00 Possible Balance Changes15:40 Hero Strength vs Winrate 31:20 Reddit Complaints36:30 Eternus MM Change42:00 MM Account Adjustments44:55 Cheaters in Deadlock49:00 Curiosity Corner1:15:35 Death Slam Invitational1:24:20 Outro
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  Valve Needs To Patch This NOW | The Bear Pit ft. RyanCentral 12.05.2026 1h 10min

  Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we are joined by RyanCentral and we discuss some of the most game breaking builds at the moment. We learn about Ryan's background in esports and cover some complaints about parries and silences in Deadlock. We finish things up in the Curiosity Corner, talking about Graves and Trophy Collector.RyanCentral: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@RyanCentralYT⁩  Timestamps0:00 Intro2:20 Wallbreaker Victor20:02 RyanCentral Origin Story38:25 Reddit Complaints53:30 Graves1:01:10 Trophy Collector1:07:00 Outro