Unsecured Souls are a droppable form of currency in Deadlock earned from neutral camps, crates, and breakables. They convert to secured currency over time at 1 soul per second. If you die while holding them, they drop and any player can pick them up. To secure them: spend them immediately, stay alive, or wait for the conversion timer.
You farmed a jungle camp. You're carrying 800 Unsecured Souls. Then someone ganks you — and you drop every single one on the floor. Sound familiar? This guide explains exactly what Unsecured Souls are in Deadlock, where to find them, and — crucially — how to stop losing them.
What Are Unsecured Souls?
In Deadlock, Souls are everything. They are your XP and your currency at the same time. But not all Souls are equal — some are Secured, some are Unsecured.
Unsecured Souls work exactly like regular Souls in terms of spending power. They count towards your total. You can buy items with them. The difference? They carry risk.
Think of Unsecured Souls as a bonus you earned but haven't banked yet. The game makes you work for them — and punishes you if you get careless with them.
Secured vs Unsecured: Key Differences
Before farming anything, you need to understand exactly what separates these two soul types. The table below makes it clear.
| Feature | Secured Souls | Unsecured Souls |
|---|---|---|
| Spent first when buying? | ✔ Yes | ✖ No (spent last) |
| Lost on death? | ✔ Safe | ✖ Dropped |
| Earnable from jungle camps? | ✖ No | ✔ Yes |
| Visible to enemies as orb? | ✖ No | ✔ Yes (grows with amount) |
| Counts toward Soul total? | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Auto-converts over time? | — | ✔ Yes, 1/second |
One thing players often miss: Unsecured Souls are spent after your Secured Souls when shopping. So if you have 2,000 total with 750 Unsecured and buy a 1,250 item — you'll be left with all 750 still unsecured and still at risk.
How to Earn Unsecured Souls
There are four main ways to get Unsecured Souls in Deadlock. Each has different risk and reward levels.
- Killing Denizens (Neutral Camps): The primary source. Camps are spread across the map in three tiers. Souls earned from them are always unsecured and shared among allies who deal damage.
- Destroying Breakables: Crates, boxes, and statues scattered throughout the map. They have a chance to drop Unsecured Souls or minor buffs. Easy money — just shoot everything you walk past.
- Sinner's Sacrifice Machines: Vending-machine-style objects near jungle camps. Hit them with melee attacks. Each one rewards 300 Unsecured Souls — split between melee hits and soul orbs after destruction.
- Picking Up Dropped Containers: When an enemy dies holding 150+ Unsecured Souls, they drop a container. Any player — ally or enemy — can claim it with a melee hit.
Camp bounties also scale up as the match progresses. Liquipedia documents that early-game camps reward 40–180 souls, with that value climbing over time.
Creeper Camp Tiers & Soul Values
Understanding Creeper tiers is essential for efficient farming. Here's exactly what each tier offers and when they appear.
| Tier | Difficulty | Spawn Time | Soul Value | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Easy | 2:00 into match | Low–Medium | Early game, low-risk income |
| Tier 2 | Medium | 7:00 into match | Medium–High | Mid-game rotations |
| Tier 3 | Hard | 7:00 into match | High | Late game, organised teams |
There are also eight Tier 3 camps on the full map. They're marked by a triangle icon with two lines below it. Treat them with respect — they're not solo-friendly early on.
How to Secure Unsecured Souls
There are two reliable methods. Neither involves a special button press or ability — it's all about decision-making.
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Spend them immediately. Head to the shop after farming a camp. Unsecured Souls work perfectly fine for purchases. Once spent, they can't be dropped — problem solved. This is especially smart if you're low on HP or enemies are nearby.
-
Stay alive while they convert. The conversion happens automatically at 1 soul per second. The more Unsecured Souls you carry, the faster they tick over. You don't press anything — just don't die. Play cautiously until the unsecured counter drops to zero.
Mobile heroes like Haze or Kelvin can manage Unsecured Souls more aggressively — they can slip in, farm a camp, and escape before a gank arrives. For tankier, slower heroes, it's smarter to secure before engaging.
The Death Drop Mechanic Explained
When you die in Deadlock while carrying Unsecured Souls, two things can happen — depending on how many you have.
| Unsecured Souls at Death | What Happens | Who Can Claim It? |
|---|---|---|
| Under 150 | Vanish permanently | Nobody — gone forever |
| 150 or more | Soul Container drops at death location | Any player (ally or enemy) via melee hit |
The dropped container appears on the minimap. This creates a highly strategic moment — do you rush to recover your dropped Souls, or does the enemy beat you to them?
According to Mobalytics, Deadlock also includes a comeback mechanic: the two players with the lowest Soul counts passively earn bonus Souls. It's a lifeline for players who've been getting farmed all game.
Best Strategies to Manage Unsecured Souls
Knowing what Unsecured Souls are is one thing. Using them well is another. Here are the actual strategies that separate competent players from great ones.
🛒 Spend Before You Fight
- Always check your Unsecured count before joining a team fight.
- If you're close to an item threshold, buy it first — even if the fight is starting.
- Unsecured Souls spent become stats. Unsecured Souls lost become your enemy's stats.
🗺️ Time Your Jungle Rotations
- Farm Tier 1 camps when your lane is stable and pushed to the enemy side.
- Know the spawn times: Tier 1 at 2:00, Tier 2 and Tier 3 at 7:00.
- Don't farm Tier 3 camps solo early — the risk outweighs the reward until you have a strong build.
👁️ Control the Map for Contesting
- If an enemy dies with a large Soul Container, rush the spot immediately.
- Alert teammates via pings — recovering a 500+ soul container is a swing moment.
- The container shows on the minimap, so be fast. It won't sit there waiting for you.
📦 Destroy Every Breakable You Pass
- Breakables scale in soul value as the game progresses.
- It costs you one second and a melee attack. It's free money.
- Ignore them consistently and your income will trail your opponent's by hundreds of souls over a full game.
🧱 Use Sinner's Sacrifice Efficiently
- These machines require melee attacks, not bullets. Plan your route around them.
- Each one rewards 300 Unsecured Souls. Two Sinner's Sacrifices is a cheap item.
- Half the souls come from the melee hits, half from the soul orbs after destruction — collect both.
| Situation | Recommended Action | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Carrying 500+ Unsecured, enemy nearby | Retreat, spend in shop immediately | High |
| Carrying 200 Unsecured, safe lane | Wait for conversion or keep farming | Low |
| Enemy just died with a big drop | Contest the Soul Container aggressively | Medium |
| Enemy farming Unsecured freely | Coordinate gank to steal their drop | Medium |
| Under 150 Unsecured, dying likely | Spend it instantly in the shop | High |
FAQ: Deadlock Unsecured Souls
Do Unsecured Souls count toward your level?
Yes. Unsecured Souls add to your total Soul count immediately. They affect both your item-buying power and your level progression — as long as you don't die before they convert.
Are Unsecured Souls spent before or after Secured Souls?
After. The game always spends your Secured Souls first when you purchase an item. Unsecured Souls are only used once your Secured balance is zero.
How fast do Unsecured Souls convert to Secured?
At a rate of 1 soul per second. The more Unsecured Souls you carry, the rate remains constant — so a large pile takes a long time to fully convert. Plan accordingly.
Can allies pick up my dropped Soul Container?
Yes — the container drops for all players. Allies can and should try to recover it. But enemies get there just as fast, so communicate quickly when you die with a big load.
What is the glowing orb on my hero's body?
That orb represents your current Unsecured Soul count. It grows larger as you accumulate more. Enemies can see it — a massive orb is a visual invitation for a gank.
Is there a cap on how many Unsecured Souls I can hold?
No hard cap exists — but practically, holding thousands is a major risk. The bigger the orb, the bigger the target on your back.
- Unsecured Souls are earned from jungle camps, crates, and Sinner's Sacrifice machines.
- They convert to Secured at 1 soul per second passively while you're alive.
- Dying with 150+ drops a container; under 150 and they're gone forever.
- Spend them before a fight if you're in a risky position.
- The glowing orb on your body grows visibly — large orbs = enemy target.
- Breakables and Sinner's Sacrifice are free income. Break everything you see.
- Comeback mechanics reward low-soul players with bonus passive income.
Sources & References
- Mobalytics — Deadlock Unsecured Souls Guide
- Dexerto — Unsecured Souls: What they are and how to secure them
- Beebom — What Are Unsecured Souls in Deadlock?
- Liquipedia Deadlock Wiki — Souls Mechanics
- Mobalytics — Deadlock Souls Fundamentals Guide
- Esports.gg — Unsecured Souls: Full Guide
- EsportsBets — How to Get and Secure Unsecured Souls
Unsecured Souls are a droppable form of currency in Deadlock earned from neutral camps, crates, and breakables. They convert to secured currency over time at 1 soul per second. If you die while holding them, they drop and any player can pick them up. To secure them: spend them immediately, stay alive, or wait for the conversion timer.
You farmed a jungle camp. You're carrying 800 Unsecured Souls. Then someone ganks you — and you drop every single one on the floor. Sound familiar? This guide explains exactly what Unsecured Souls are in Deadlock, where to find them, and — crucially — how to stop losing them.
What Are Unsecured Souls?
In Deadlock, Souls are everything. They are your XP and your currency at the same time. But not all Souls are equal — some are Secured, some are Unsecured.
Unsecured Souls work exactly like regular Souls in terms of spending power. They count towards your total. You can buy items with them. The difference? They carry risk.
Think of Unsecured Souls as a bonus you earned but haven't banked yet. The game makes you work for them — and punishes you if you get careless with them.
Secured vs Unsecured: Key Differences
Before farming anything, you need to understand exactly what separates these two soul types. The table below makes it clear.
| Feature | Secured Souls | Unsecured Souls |
|---|---|---|
| Spent first when buying? | ✔ Yes | ✖ No (spent last) |
| Lost on death? | ✔ Safe | ✖ Dropped |
| Earnable from jungle camps? | ✖ No | ✔ Yes |
| Visible to enemies as orb? | ✖ No | ✔ Yes (grows with amount) |
| Counts toward Soul total? | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Auto-converts over time? | — | ✔ Yes, 1/second |
One thing players often miss: Unsecured Souls are spent after your Secured Souls when shopping. So if you have 2,000 total with 750 Unsecured and buy a 1,250 item — you'll be left with all 750 still unsecured and still at risk.
How to Earn Unsecured Souls
There are four main ways to get Unsecured Souls in Deadlock. Each has different risk and reward levels.
- Killing Denizens (Neutral Camps): The primary source. Camps are spread across the map in three tiers. Souls earned from them are always unsecured and shared among allies who deal damage.
- Destroying Breakables: Crates, boxes, and statues scattered throughout the map. They have a chance to drop Unsecured Souls or minor buffs. Easy money — just shoot everything you walk past.
- Sinner's Sacrifice Machines: Vending-machine-style objects near jungle camps. Hit them with melee attacks. Each one rewards 300 Unsecured Souls — split between melee hits and soul orbs after destruction.
- Picking Up Dropped Containers: When an enemy dies holding 150+ Unsecured Souls, they drop a container. Any player — ally or enemy — can claim it with a melee hit.
Camp bounties also scale up as the match progresses. Liquipedia documents that early-game camps reward 40–180 souls, with that value climbing over time.
Creeper Camp Tiers & Soul Values
Understanding Creeper tiers is essential for efficient farming. Here's exactly what each tier offers and when they appear.
| Tier | Difficulty | Spawn Time | Soul Value | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Easy | 2:00 into match | Low–Medium | Early game, low-risk income |
| Tier 2 | Medium | 7:00 into match | Medium–High | Mid-game rotations |
| Tier 3 | Hard | 7:00 into match | High | Late game, organised teams |
There are also eight Tier 3 camps on the full map. They're marked by a triangle icon with two lines below it. Treat them with respect — they're not solo-friendly early on.
How to Secure Unsecured Souls
There are two reliable methods. Neither involves a special button press or ability — it's all about decision-making.
-
Spend them immediately. Head to the shop after farming a camp. Unsecured Souls work perfectly fine for purchases. Once spent, they can't be dropped — problem solved. This is especially smart if you're low on HP or enemies are nearby.
-
Stay alive while they convert. The conversion happens automatically at 1 soul per second. The more Unsecured Souls you carry, the faster they tick over. You don't press anything — just don't die. Play cautiously until the unsecured counter drops to zero.
Mobile heroes like Haze or Kelvin can manage Unsecured Souls more aggressively — they can slip in, farm a camp, and escape before a gank arrives. For tankier, slower heroes, it's smarter to secure before engaging.
The Death Drop Mechanic Explained
When you die in Deadlock while carrying Unsecured Souls, two things can happen — depending on how many you have.
| Unsecured Souls at Death | What Happens | Who Can Claim It? |
|---|---|---|
| Under 150 | Vanish permanently | Nobody — gone forever |
| 150 or more | Soul Container drops at death location | Any player (ally or enemy) via melee hit |
The dropped container appears on the minimap. This creates a highly strategic moment — do you rush to recover your dropped Souls, or does the enemy beat you to them?
According to Mobalytics, Deadlock also includes a comeback mechanic: the two players with the lowest Soul counts passively earn bonus Souls. It's a lifeline for players who've been getting farmed all game.
Best Strategies to Manage Unsecured Souls
Knowing what Unsecured Souls are is one thing. Using them well is another. Here are the actual strategies that separate competent players from great ones.
🛒 Spend Before You Fight
- Always check your Unsecured count before joining a team fight.
- If you're close to an item threshold, buy it first — even if the fight is starting.
- Unsecured Souls spent become stats. Unsecured Souls lost become your enemy's stats.
🗺️ Time Your Jungle Rotations
- Farm Tier 1 camps when your lane is stable and pushed to the enemy side.
- Know the spawn times: Tier 1 at 2:00, Tier 2 and Tier 3 at 7:00.
- Don't farm Tier 3 camps solo early — the risk outweighs the reward until you have a strong build.
👁️ Control the Map for Contesting
- If an enemy dies with a large Soul Container, rush the spot immediately.
- Alert teammates via pings — recovering a 500+ soul container is a swing moment.
- The container shows on the minimap, so be fast. It won't sit there waiting for you.
📦 Destroy Every Breakable You Pass
- Breakables scale in soul value as the game progresses.
- It costs you one second and a melee attack. It's free money.
- Ignore them consistently and your income will trail your opponent's by hundreds of souls over a full game.
🧱 Use Sinner's Sacrifice Efficiently
- These machines require melee attacks, not bullets. Plan your route around them.
- Each one rewards 300 Unsecured Souls. Two Sinner's Sacrifices is a cheap item.
- Half the souls come from the melee hits, half from the soul orbs after destruction — collect both.
| Situation | Recommended Action | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Carrying 500+ Unsecured, enemy nearby | Retreat, spend in shop immediately | High |
| Carrying 200 Unsecured, safe lane | Wait for conversion or keep farming | Low |
| Enemy just died with a big drop | Contest the Soul Container aggressively | Medium |
| Enemy farming Unsecured freely | Coordinate gank to steal their drop | Medium |
| Under 150 Unsecured, dying likely | Spend it instantly in the shop | High |
FAQ: Deadlock Unsecured Souls
Do Unsecured Souls count toward your level?
Yes. Unsecured Souls add to your total Soul count immediately. They affect both your item-buying power and your level progression — as long as you don't die before they convert.
Are Unsecured Souls spent before or after Secured Souls?
After. The game always spends your Secured Souls first when you purchase an item. Unsecured Souls are only used once your Secured balance is zero.
How fast do Unsecured Souls convert to Secured?
At a rate of 1 soul per second. The more Unsecured Souls you carry, the rate remains constant — so a large pile takes a long time to fully convert. Plan accordingly.
Can allies pick up my dropped Soul Container?
Yes — the container drops for all players. Allies can and should try to recover it. But enemies get there just as fast, so communicate quickly when you die with a big load.
What is the glowing orb on my hero's body?
That orb represents your current Unsecured Soul count. It grows larger as you accumulate more. Enemies can see it — a massive orb is a visual invitation for a gank.
Is there a cap on how many Unsecured Souls I can hold?
No hard cap exists — but practically, holding thousands is a major risk. The bigger the orb, the bigger the target on your back.
- Unsecured Souls are earned from jungle camps, crates, and Sinner's Sacrifice machines.
- They convert to Secured at 1 soul per second passively while you're alive.
- Dying with 150+ drops a container; under 150 and they're gone forever.
- Spend them before a fight if you're in a risky position.
- The glowing orb on your body grows visibly — large orbs = enemy target.
- Breakables and Sinner's Sacrifice are free income. Break everything you see.
- Comeback mechanics reward low-soul players with bonus passive income.
Sources & References
- Mobalytics — Deadlock Unsecured Souls Guide
- Dexerto — Unsecured Souls: What they are and how to secure them
- Beebom — What Are Unsecured Souls in Deadlock?
- Liquipedia Deadlock Wiki — Souls Mechanics
- Mobalytics — Deadlock Souls Fundamentals Guide
- Esports.gg — Unsecured Souls: Full Guide
- EsportsBets — How to Get and Secure Unsecured Souls
