Deadlock Solomon is now playable in Valve’s hero shooter, bringing four chess-inspired moves to the battlefield. Solomon stays calm and collected when facing a new challenger, approaching the city as one giant chessboard when the Patrons come calling. Valve says the release arrives just in time for National Chess Day.
Solomon Arrives in Deadlock
Solomon is available in-game now. For earlier hero news, see our Deadlock Baba coverage.
Solomon’s Chess-Inspired Moves
Valve’s announcement names four moves for Solomon:
- Setup Bishop: Solomon advances by planting loyal damage dealers ahead of him and sliding them across the streets with ease.
- Kingside Knight: Comes into play on defense, granting protection to allies and enabling tactical retreats when needed.
- Rook Battery: Charges forward with great force, stalling enemies in their tracks.
- Develop Queen: His final move, which locks down enemies in an ultimate checkmate.
Valve pairs these abilities with the quote: “There’s a lot you can learn from losing to a master.”
Vote for the Next Deadlock Hero
Valve is halfway through its latest set of heroes, and community votes will help decide who joins next. The next hero is set to arrive next Tuesday, October 13, at 2pm PDT. Keep casting your votes to influence which hero joins the roster.
Source: Valve via Steam – Deadlock, “Make Your Move,” published October 9, 2026.