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The Bear Pit - Deadlock

Deathy and rkryptic
Deadlock
Valve
Matchmaking
Celeste
Earn (objective)
Graves
Laning Stage (deadlock)
Spirit Meta
Venator
Boon Scaling
Balance Patch
Patch Timing/update Schedule
Mid Boss/other Objectives
Debuff Resist
Comeback Mechanics
Golden Goose Egg
Indomitable
Abrams
Moan Krull
Rem

Get ready to discuss all things Deadlock related with your hosts Deathy and rkryptic - all in the setting of the infamous Bear Pit, the canonical place where Bebop once defeated Lash. However, The Lash is not concerned about that.

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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 ... more

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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... more

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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 ... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Central
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Independent / esports figures referenced in episode
Episode: Valve Needs To Patch This NOW | The Bear Pit ft. RyanCentral
R Cryptic
Dota veteran guest providing perspective
Episode: Does Valve's Balance Philosophy Work in Deadlock? | The Bear Pit

Hosts

Deathy
Host with partner role in The Bear Pit - Deadlock, often steering balance debates, patch analysis, and community-focused content.
RKryptic
Co-host and primary commentator, frequently leads meta discussions, balance philosophy debates, and strategic breakdowns with Deathy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • It’s the best deadlock podcast

    Buff rem

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lKEA MAN
    United States18 days ago

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Analytical balance discussions
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#15
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#69
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#165
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What Does Deadlock Need To Be The Next Big Game? ft. Wander | The Bear Pit
Q: What balance changes are needed for Mina to be fun to play against and not oppressive?
Balance adjustments like smaller stamina changes or cooldown tweaks, along with broader meta shifts from patch updates, could reduce dominance while maintaining Mina's identity as a high-skill, high-reward hero.
What Does Deadlock Need To Be The Next Big Game? ft. Wander | The Bear Pit
Q: How viable is Shadow Weave and should its price or build path be adjusted?
Shadow Weave is seen as a niche, late-game luxury item with situational applicability; there is consensus that a small stat buff could increase its purchase frequency without making it overpowered.

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What is The Bear Pit about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The discussion centers on a competitive multiplayer universe focused on balance, patch strategy, and evolving meta dynamics. Hosts frequently dissect patch notes, hero viability, item changes, and how design philosophies shape both casual and competitive play. A recurring emphasis is on how updates alter matchmaking, player sentiment, and long-term health of the game, with guests and crossover segments providing deeper dives into strategy, player onboarding, and community-driven events. The show blends meta-analysis, real-time reactions to new heroes and balance shifts, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about streams, tournaments, and ongoing community participation, often weaving in curiosity corner segments to spotlight items or heroes and ... more

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