Some Deadlock heroes overpower enemies with raw health. Mina does the opposite. She is a fragile, fast vampire who chips enemies down, slips away as a swarm of bats, and finishes fights with a cloud of silencing bats.
This guide covers Mina Deadlock in detail: her lore, stats, abilities, recent balance changes, and the habits that make her dangerous. Since the roster keeps growing with new heroes, our coverage of the Old Gods, New Blood update shows how Deadlock has evolved.
So, who is Mina in Deadlock? Mina Ha is a fledgling vampire who wants to become the Viscount of New York. She arrived as the first hero of the Six New Heroes update and plays as a nimble harasser. Her kit includes Rake, a ranged umbrella slash, Sanguine Retreat, a bat-form escape, Love Bites, a passive that adds spirit damage, and Nox Nostra, an ultimate that releases a cloud of silencing bats.
Mina's 660 health and only 2 stamina bars make her a glass cannon. However, her fast dash and faster stamina recovery help her stay slippery.
Mina Deadlock: lore and overview
Mina's story mixes high society with dark immortality. It is one of the most dramatic backstories in the game.Who Mina is
- A wealthy heiress: Mina Ha was engaged to the eldest heir of the Fairfax Industries fortune.
- A tragedy: Her fiancé was assassinated before the wedding.
- Turned by choice: Her parents hired a vampire to turn her and grant her eternal life.
- Her ambition: As a fledgling vampire, she aims to become the Viscount of New York.
Base stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Health | 660 |
| Move speed | 6.5 m/s |
| Sprint speed | 1.6 m/s |
| Dash speed | 16.1 m/s |
| Stamina | 2 (4.2s cooldown) |
| Weapon | New Money (burst fire) |
Mina's abilities explained
Mina's kit rewards hit-and-run play. She deals damage from range, escapes quickly, and scales her ultimate through her passive.Rake and Sanguine Retreat
- Rake: Slashes with her umbrella at range for spirit damage plus a portion of the target's missing health. It heals her on kills.
- Floating passive: Holding zoom lets Mina float for up to 4 seconds.
- Execute on NPCs: Rake finishes non-hero targets below 60 health.
- Sanguine Retreat: Turns her into bats for a moment, making her untargetable while she flies to a chosen spot. It can be recast within a short window.
Love Bites passive
Love Bites adds spirit damage to her bullets. Dealing ability damage builds stacks toward a bite that deals bonus spirit damage, with a cooldown per target. Each Love Bites proc on an enemy hero also permanently adds bats to her ultimate, so the more she lands, the stronger Nox Nostra becomes.Nox Nostra ultimate
Nox Nostra releases a cloud of seeking bats. Each bat deals spirit damage and applies a short silence, which stops enemies from using abilities. Because each Love Bites proc on a hero adds two bats, up to 75 extra, a well-farmed Mina can unleash a huge swarm late in the game.Mina's weapon and ability numbers
Knowing the exact numbers helps you decide when to trade and when to back off.New Money weapon
- Fire type: A medium-range burst fire weapon.
- Damage: About 29 damage per second before items.
- Ammo and reload: 12 bullets with a 1.7-second reload.
- Falloff: Damage starts dropping from 20 meters and bottoms out at 46 meters.
Key ability values
- Rake: 10-meter range, 16-second cooldown, and 60 base spirit damage plus missing-health damage.
- Sanguine Retreat: 9-meter range with a 32-second cooldown.
- Love Bites: A bite deals 45 bonus spirit damage, with a 10-second cooldown per target.
- Nox Nostra: 40-meter range, a 150-second cooldown, and bats that apply a 1.25-second silence.
Recent Mina changes
Mina has received several balance updates. Most recent changes made her stronger and smoother to play.Latest updates
- May 22: She gained innate debuff resistance, a fix made Rake reliable at high ping, and Love Bites stopped applying its flat on-hit damage to abilities.
- June 30: Rake's missing-health damage rose from 5% to 6%, Nox Nostra's bat damage increased, and its cooldown rose to 150 seconds as part of global ultimate changes.
- July 28: Sanguine Retreat's recast window grew from 3.5 to 4 seconds, and its third upgrade gained more cast range.
What the changes mean
Mina now has a little more time to plan her bat escapes and slightly more damage on Rake. Meanwhile, her ultimate comes up less often, so each Nox Nostra should be timed carefully. Therefore, focus on landing Love Bites early to build a big bat swarm for the moments that matter.How to play Mina in Deadlock
Mina is a harasser who wins by chipping enemies down and escaping before they can retaliate.Core gameplan step by step
- Harass with Rake: Hit enemies from range to build Love Bites stacks.
- Land Love Bites on heroes: Every proc adds bats to your ultimate.
- Float for angles: Use the Rake passive to float and find better positions.
- Escape with Sanguine Retreat: Leave fights the moment enemies commit to you.
- Silence fights with Nox Nostra: Release your bats when enemies group up.
Positioning tips
- Stay at medium range: Rake and her weapon work best away from the frontline.
- Keep Sanguine Retreat ready: It is your main survival tool.
- Use high ground: Floating gives you angles enemies do not expect.
- Avoid long duels: Low health means you lose extended fights.
Teamfight timing
Nox Nostra is strongest when enemies rely on abilities. The silence stops their combos, giving your team a window to win the fight. In addition, casting it from a safe position keeps you alive, since enemies often target Mina once her bats appear.Pro Tips: Mina Deadlock
- Prioritize hero Love Bites: They permanently grow your ultimate.
- Use Rake on low targets: Missing-health damage makes it a strong finisher.
- Recast Sanguine Retreat: Use the recast window to dodge twice.
- Farm with Rake's execute: It finishes troopers and neutrals quickly.
Common Mistakes Mina players make
- Fighting at close range: Her health is low. Fix: stay at medium range.
- Wasting Sanguine Retreat: Using it to engage leaves no escape. Fix: save it for defense.
- Ignoring Love Bites: Your ultimate stays weak. Fix: hit heroes with abilities often.
- Casting Nox Nostra too early: Enemies scatter. Fix: wait until they commit.
FAQ: Mina Deadlock
Who is Mina in Deadlock?
Mina Ha is a fledgling vampire and former heiress who wants to become the Viscount of New York.What role does Mina play?
She is a harasser who deals ranged spirit damage, escapes quickly, and silences enemies with her ultimate.How does Nox Nostra get stronger?
Each Love Bites proc on an enemy hero permanently adds bats to Nox Nostra, up to 75 extra.When did Mina join Deadlock?
Mina arrived as the first hero in the Six New Heroes update, before the later Old Gods, New Blood contest heroes.Can Mina fly?
She can float for up to 4 seconds by holding zoom, thanks to Rake's passive, and she can fly short distances as bats with Sanguine Retreat.How much health does Mina have?
She has 660 base health, which makes her one of the more fragile heroes.Why your connection matters when playing Mina Deadlock
Mina depends on precise escapes and ranged hits. Lag can turn a clean escape into a death.How lag hurts Mina
- Late Sanguine Retreat: You get caught before turning into bats.
- Missed Rake hits: Enemies move before your slash lands.
- Rubberbanding while floating: You snap out of position.
- Disconnections: You lose your built-up advantage.
How ExitLag helps
ExitLag is a connection optimizer for online games that finds the fastest and most stable route to the Deadlock servers. Its Multipath Technology sends data through several routes at once, so if one becomes unstable, the others keep you connected. As a result, every slash and escape happens right on time. To get started, download the ExitLag app, search for Deadlock, select your region, and apply the routes.Mina Deadlock: final thoughts
Mina rewards patient, clever play. Harass from range, build your bat swarm with Love Bites, and escape before enemies can punish you. With practice, she becomes one of the most frustrating heroes to face.
Key takeaways
- Mina is a fragile, fast vampire harasser.
- Rake deals missing-health damage and executes NPCs.
- Love Bites procs on heroes grow Nox Nostra permanently.
- Sanguine Retreat is her main escape tool.
