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Deadlock can be an easy VALORANT Agent for newcomers to learn, but this guide will give you the tips to master her skillset.
Though her real name Iselin, the fifth Sentinel goes by Deadlock in VALORANT. She was a special agent on an escort mission that went horribly wrong. An experimental bear ripped her arm off, leaving her for dead if Sova did not arrive to save her.
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After receiving a prosthetic arm, she joined the other Radiants of the VALORANT Protocol. Now, she fights alongside the rest with her nanowire technology. Vengeance for her misfortunes is always on her mind and she has no problem disposing of whoever stands in her way.
Is Deadlock good in VALORANT?
Every time VALORANT introduces a new Agent, the player base wonders how effective they’ll be. Each Agent in the FPS has its purpose and Deadlock does not break that trend. She has proven to be a useful Sentinel on both sides of the Spike.
Her utility is good for separating enemies, stalling pushes, and trapping opponents. Deadlock’s tools will set your team up for success in VALORANT. It could net them an easy kill or keep them alive when the other team is on the hunt.
Key points about Deadlock
Deadlock abilities in VALORANT
Like most Agents, Deadlock has a four abilities in VALORANT. She starts each round with her signature, has two basic abilities you must purchase, and an Ultimate that becomes available over time after completing certain actions or gathering orbs. Each one will help you keep lanes clear and stop enemies in their tracks.
Barrier Mesh
Barrier Mesh is Deadlock’s signature. She equips a device and can throw it to place it. It then expands into an X-shape barrier that can be destroyed at multiple points. It has a lot of health and blocks movement, but does not block bullets and other projectiles.
Here are some solid tips for its usage:
GravNet
GravNet is an easy to use grenade ability. Deadlock can throw it or lob it. When it lands, a net disperses from it and forces anyone caught within to crouch and move slowly. Enemies can try and walk out to escape or risk putting their gun away to remove the net.
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Sonic Sensor
Sonic Sensor is what keeps Deadlock on par with the likes of Cypher and Killjoy. The downside is that it needs noise to activate, but you should be able to find places where enemies will sound off and get concussed. All you have to do is place it on a wall and leave it be.
The following tips will help make Sonic Sensor relevant in your hands:
Annihilation
Annihilation is not as widespread as some other Ultimates, but it works wonderfully in 1v1 situations. It sends nanowires out of a gauntlet and if someone is in its area of effect, it cocoons them and pulls them to their end. Enemies can destroy it to save their ally, however.
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Deadlock can stand her ground on any VALORANT map, but there are a few where she shines. Small entryways and narrow corridors are the focus:
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