Deadlock’s new hero Solomon is available in-game now. Valve’s official “Make Your Move.” announcement introduces the chess-themed character with four named abilities: Setup Bishop, Kingside Knight, Rook Battery, and Develop Queen. Valve has not published numerical values, a separate unlock requirement, or cosmetic rewards in that post.
What Does Solomon Do in Deadlock?
Valve frames Solomon as a calm, strategic hero who approaches the city like a chessboard. The announcement gives high-level descriptions of each move, but it does not include damage numbers, cooldowns, upgrade paths, or full targeting rules.
| Ability | Valve’s description |
|---|---|
| Setup Bishop | Plants damage dealers ahead of Solomon and lets him slide them across the streets. |
| Kingside Knight | Protects allies and supports tactical retreats. |
| Rook Battery | Charges forward and stalls enemies. |
| Develop Queen | Locks down enemies in an ultimate checkmate. |
How Do You Play Solomon?
Valve says Solomon is available in-game now. The announcement does not list a separate unlock condition, price, or platform-specific rollout note. Players who do not see him should check that Deadlock has received its current update before assuming the hero is locked behind another requirement.
When Is the Next Deadlock Hero?
Solomon is the third hero in Deadlock’s latest set, according to Valve. The developer says the community is halfway through that group and asks players to keep voting to help decide who joins next Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Valve has not named that next hero in this announcement.
What Has Valve Not Confirmed Yet?
The Solomon reveal does not announce cosmetics, a battle-pass reward, balance numbers, ability upgrades, or a separate event. Treat any character-build details beyond the four descriptions above as unconfirmed until Valve publishes a patch note or an in-game tooltip.
How Does Solomon Fit Into Deadlock’s Recent Hero Releases?
Solomon follows recent Deadlock hero additions covered by GamerHeadlines, including Rat King’s availability and Baba’s release. Those are separate hero updates; this announcement confirms Solomon is now the next playable addition.
What Should Players Do Now?
Update Deadlock, open the hero roster, and start with the official ability descriptions rather than an unverified build guide. Valve’s next hero announcement is scheduled for next Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. PDT, while Solomon is playable now.
