The Old Gods, New Blood update introduced Rem, the community-voted hero who redefines what it means to support a team in Deadlock. Tiny, agile, and deceptively powerful, Rem excels at controlling the map, enabling allies, and disrupting enemies from a safe distance.
This guide breaks down Rem’s abilities, playstyle, items, and strategies so you can dominate as the ultimate support hero in 2026’s Deadlock meta.
Who Is Rem? The Sleepy Saboteur
Rem’s hero identity is summed up perfectly by her official tags: Helpful, Tiny, and ZZZ.
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Role: Macro-focused support
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Strengths: Objective control, ally buffs, map pressure, safe utility
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Weaknesses: Low health and no inherent resistances; vulnerable in direct combat
Rem is not a frontline fighter. Her value comes from influencing fights indirectly, protecting teammates, and creating pressure across the map.
Rem’s Abilities: How to Play Each Tool
Understanding Rem’s kit is key to mastering her subtle but game-changing utility. Here’s the confirmed breakdown:
Pillow Toss (Ability 1)
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Deals spirit damage and knocks back enemies.
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Hitting enemies reduces the cooldown of her other abilities.
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Use: Interrupt enemy dives, peel for allies, or zone opponents from objectives.
Tag Along (Ability 2)
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Rem dashes to an ally, heals both units, and grants regeneration.
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While attached, she can reposition safely and protect her ally.
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Use: Stick with your main carry or frontline during skirmishes to maximize survivability.
Lil Helpers (Ability 3)
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Summons small helpers that interact with the map or buff allies:
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Follow heroes: Grants movement speed and spirit resistance.
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Follow troopers: Boosts damage, healing, and survivability.
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Perform objectives: Collect buffs, steal Sinner’s Sacrifices, or manipulate map items.
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Use: Apply map-wide pressure, accelerate objectives, and strengthen lanes.
Naptime (Ultimate 4)
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Channels a gaze that slows enemies and eventually puts them to sleep.
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Can pierce walls for safer initiation or disengage.
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Use: Start fights safely, punish overextended enemies, or disrupt enemy rotations.
✅ Confirmed: Naptime’s sleep effect slows enemies and disables movement abilities temporarily; stamina penalties on wake are part of some upgrades, not base effects.
Skill Priority: Optimizing Rem’s Kit
For maximum utility, consider the following skill order:
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Pillow Toss – Frequent peel and utility.
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Lil Helpers – Map pressure and buffs.
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Tag Along – Ally healing and repositioning.
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Naptime – Unlocks later but can swing teamfights.
Alternative: Some players max Tag Along early for stronger healing, but map pressure from Lil Helpers is generally more impactful in coordinated play.
Item Builds: Early to Late Game
Rem scales best with Spirit Power and cooldown reduction, enhancing her healing, utility, and Helper effectiveness.
| Game Phase | Core Items | Purpose & Synergy |
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| Early | Extra Charge, Guardian Ward, Healing Booster | Extra Helper charges for constant map pressure; shields and healing boost Tag Along. |
| Mid | Divine Barrier or Vortex Web, Superior Cooldown | Defensive shields or offensive pulls to setup fights; cooldown reduction improves utility frequency. |
| Late | Greater Expansion, Curse | Extends range and area of abilities; powerful disruption and map control. |
| Situational | Disarming Hex, Rescue Beam, Decay | Counter specific threats, save allies, or apply anti-heal where needed. |
Tip: Adapt situational items based on enemy team composition and objectives. Rem excels when she maximizes utility rather than raw damage.
Gameplay Strategy: Early, Mid, Late Game
Early Game
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Focus on safe positioning and last-hitting with Pillow Toss.
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Use Lil Helpers to steal buffs or Sinner’s Sacrifices and gain a gold/XP advantage.
Mid Game
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Stick with your strongest ally using Tag Along for healing and protection.
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Deploy Lil Helpers on side lanes or objectives to force enemy rotations.
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Use Naptime through walls to start skirmishes safely.
Late Game
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Stay on the edge of teamfights, prioritizing ally survival.
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Look for multi-target Naptime combos to disrupt enemy backlines.
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Remember: Rem is a force multiplier; keeping allies alive is more important than dealing damage yourself.
Key Tips for Mastering Rem
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Position safely: Avoid frontline combat; your survival is crucial.
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Prioritize map control: Helpers can tip objectives and rotations in your favor.
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Coordinate with your team: Use Tag Along and Naptime in tandem with allies’ ultimates.
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Adjust items situationally: Rem shines when she counters enemy threats strategically.
Conclusion: Why Rem Changes the Meta
Rem isn’t about flashy kills or topping damage charts. Her power lies in strategic support, map manipulation, and team enablement. By mastering Lil Helpers, positioning, and her utility toolkit, you become the backbone of your team and can dominate the map indirectly — the true definition of a game-changing support hero.
What’s your favorite Rem strategy? Have you pulled off a perfect multi-ally Naptime or objective steal? Share your tips and experiences below — the meta is evolving fast!
👉 Next recommended reads:
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- Deadlock Community Discord – The largest active Discord server with channels for builds, LFG (looking for group), hero tips, and more. Great for finding teammates and discussing Old Gods, New Blood.
Deadlock Forums – Official forum hosted by Valve where players share bug reports, feedback, and detailed discussion threads.
r/DeadlockTheGame (Reddit) – The main subreddit for guides, discussions, meta talk, and playtest invites. Common threads include LFG and newcomer help.
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