- Grimoire Mod Manager for Deadlock is a free, open-source tool (MIT license) for browsing, installing, and managing Deadlock mods.
- Core features: GameBanana 1-Click Install, load order control, conflict detection, Profiles, Hero Locker, and Vanilla Launch.
- Platforms: Windows, Linux (AppImage/Debian), and macOS Apple Silicon support, with v1.32.0 shown on the official site.
- Best practice: Always close Deadlock completely before installing, removing, or reordering mods.
- Recovery: Use Snapshots and Profiles to restore a known-good loadout when conflicts appear.
What Is Grimoire Mod Manager for Deadlock?
Grimoire Mod Manager for Deadlock is a free, open-source mod manager that keeps every part of Deadlock modding in one application. You can browse GameBanana mods directly inside the tool, install them with a single click, control which mod loads first, detect file conflicts, and switch between saved loadouts. The official site reports over 126k total downloads and 17k+ weekly users, with releases published every few days.
The project is developed in the open on GitHub (Slush97/grimoire), with documentation available on the official Grimoire docs.
Mod Browser
- Browse GameBanana listings inside the app
- 1-Click Install support
- Local archive import
Load Order
- Drag-and-drop priority control
- Enable/disable individual mods
- Conflict-aware ordering
Profiles & Snapshots
- Save full loadouts as Profiles
- Share codes and
.modprofile.jsonfiles - Snapshot recovery for safe testing
| Feature | What It Does | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Click Install | Installs GameBanana mods directly | Skips manual download and extraction |
| Load Order | Sets which mod wins overlapping files | Prevents broken skins and HUDs |
| Conflict Detection | Flags mods replacing the same file | Speeds up troubleshooting |
| Hero Locker | Assigns skins/colors/sounds per hero | Switch hero looks without rebuilding loadouts |
| Vanilla Launch | Starts Deadlock without mods | Safe way to test the base game |
Join the official Discord through a link on grimoiremods.com rather than third-party invites, to avoid fake servers.
Download & First-Time Setup
Grimoire ships in several package formats. Pick the one matching your system before running the first-time setup, which connects the manager to your Deadlock installation.
| Platform | Package | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Installer | Standard desktop installation |
| Windows | Portable | Self-contained folder, no install |
| Linux | AppImage | Distribution-independent use |
| Linux | Debian Package | Ubuntu/Debian package workflow |
| macOS | Application | Apple Silicon desktop use |
Install Deadlock First
Confirm Deadlock is installed and launches normally through your game library. Close the game completely before touching mod files.
Launch Grimoire
Start Grimoire from the installer or portable folder. Allow any OS security or permission prompts so the app can access game files and its own data.
Confirm the Game Location
Point Grimoire to the actual Deadlock installation directory when prompted. Do not select a shortcut, a library folder, or an unrelated parent directory.
Review the Interface
Open the library view, identify enable/disable controls, and check status or conflict indicators before launching the game.
Enable Your First Mod
Install one mod, confirm it appears in the list, enable it, then launch Deadlock. Start with a single mod so problems are easy to isolate.
Changing managed files while Deadlock is running can prevent updates from applying correctly. Exit to the desktop and wait for the game process to close before installing, removing, or reordering mods.
Installing Mods and Managing Load Order
Most Deadlock mods come from GameBanana. Grimoire connects browsing and installation so the download, extraction, and registration happen inside one workflow. After a mod is registered, load order decides the final result when two mods touch the same file — the mod in the effective override position wins.
| Mod Category | Priority Guidance | Conflict Result If Wrong |
|---|---|---|
| Skins/character visuals | Keep the preferred skin in the higher priority slot | Lower-priority skin hidden or partially overridden |
| HUD and interface | Place the full HUD package above smaller tweaks | Mixed panels from different mods |
| Crosshairs | Disable duplicates, keep one reticle package | Only one replacement shows, not both |
| Audio packs | Put the preferred sound pack above competing packs | Sounds split across two packs |
| Large combined packs | Place specialized mods above broad packs | Broad pack overrides focused changes |
When something looks wrong, disable all but the suspected mod, test, then re-enable entries one at a time. This quickly tells you whether the issue is a conflict, a priority problem, or a bad install.
Profiles, Hero Locker, and Conflict Fixes
Profiles save your entire mod selection as a reusable loadout. Export a .modprofile.json file for backups and transfers, or generate a share code so friends can recreate your setup in their own manager. Hero Locker goes a step further for cosmetics: it assigns skins, ability colors, and ability sounds to individual heroes, so you can swap a hero's look without touching the rest of the loadout.
When two mods replace the same game file, Grimoire flags the overlap. Resolve it by adjusting load order, temporarily disabling one side of the conflict, or restoring a snapshot if experiments make things worse.
Conflict Fix Workflow:
- Check the active mod list for conflict warnings
- Move the preferred mod into the effective override position
- Apply the loadout and restart Deadlock
- Disable one conflicting mod and retest if the result is unchanged
- Restore a known-good snapshot if new problems appear
Snapshots and Profiles give you a way back. Save a working loadout as a profile before experimenting, and export the profile file before major changes so your setup is always recoverable.
FAQ
Q: Is Grimoire Mod Manager for Deadlock free?
Yes. Grimoire is free and open source under the MIT license, with source code published on GitHub. You can download it from the official site for Windows and Linux, with a macOS Apple Silicon option also available.
Q: Why is my mod enabled but not showing in-game?
Common causes include another mod overriding the same file, the game needing a restart to reload cached assets, or the active profile not being applied after the change. Check the load order and conflict indicators, disable competing replacements, then restart Deadlock.
Q: How do I share my Deadlock mod setup with friends?
Save your active loadout as a Profile in Grimoire, then either export a .modprofile.json file or generate a share code. Send the file or code along with any load-order notes, and have your friend import it and review the loadout before applying.
Q: How do I return Deadlock to its original unmodded state?
Disable active mods or switch to an empty profile, then use Grimoire's restore, undeploy, or snapshot workflow. Launch Deadlock without mods to confirm the clean state, and keep your exported profile separately if you want to reinstall the same loadout later.
For bugs and feature requests, use the GitHub issues page. For community help and update news, the r/DeadlockTheGame subreddit and the official Discord linked from grimoiremods.com are the best channels.