SentinelDeadlock
Norwegian operative Deadlock deploys an array of cutting-edge nanowire to secure the battlefield from even the most lethal assault. No one escapes her vigilant watch, nor survives her unyielding ferocity.
- Difficulty
- Medium
Abilities
Basic abilities
Purchased each round
Barrier Mesh
EQUIP a Barrier Mesh disc. FIRE to throw forward. Upon landing, the disc generates barriers from the origin point that block character movement.
- Cost
- 300 creds
- Charges
- 1
- HP
- 480/680 HP
Sonic Sensor
EQUIP a Sonic Sensor. FIRE to deploy. The sensor monitors an area for enemies making sound. It concusses that area if footsteps, weapons fire, or significant noise are detected. This ability can be picked up to be REDEPLOYED.
- Cost
- 200 creds
- Charges
- 2
- Duration
- 2.5s concuss
Signature ability
Free each round
GravNet
EQUIP a GravNet grenade. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. The GravNet detonates upon landing, forcing any characters caught within to crouch and move slowly.
- Charges
- 1
- Duration
- 6s slow
Ultimate ability
Charged with points
Annihilation
EQUIP a Nanowire Accelerator. FIRE to unleash a pulse of nanowires that captures the first enemy contacted. The cocooned enemy is pulled along a nanowire path and will die unless they are freed. The nanowire cocoon is destructible.
- Ult Points
- 7
- Duration
- 3s cocoon
- Damage
- 200
SentinelSentinel
Sentinels are defensive experts who can lock down areas and watch flanks, both on attacker and defender rounds.
Agent guide
Gameplay tips
- 1
Place Barrier Mesh at chokepoints during retakes to force enemies into predictable positions.
- 2
GravNet thrown into common rush paths slows enemies significantly, making them easy targets.
- 3
Sonic Sensor detects flanks well. Place it on doorways enemies must pass through.
- 4
Annihilation can pick off isolated enemies. Use it when someone is separated from their team.
- 5
Barrier Mesh can block spike plant spots, forcing attackers to clear it before planting.
Strengths
Annihilation ultimate can instantly remove a player from the fight
Strong anti-rush capabilities with Barrier Mesh and GravNet
Sonic Sensor provides passive flank protection without active monitoring
Weaknesses
Barrier Mesh and GravNet are easy to destroy with utility
Annihilation cocoon can be broken by teammates, reducing its kill potential
Limited value in retake scenarios compared to other sentinels
Matchups
Meta stats
View Full Stats- Tier
- A+1
- Win Rate
- 52.8%
- Pick Rate
- 5.6%
- Ban Rate
- 2%
- Avg KDA
- 1.02
- Avg ACS
- 182
Editorial estimates set by ValoHub, last reviewed for Patch 12.10. Not measured from ranked matches.
Deadlock FAQ
Place Barrier Mesh at chokepoints during retakes to force enemies into predictable positions. GravNet thrown into common rush paths slows enemies significantly, making them easy targets. Sonic Sensor detects flanks well. Place it on doorways enemies must pass through.
Annihilation ultimate can instantly remove a player from the fight. Strong anti-rush capabilities with Barrier Mesh and GravNet. Sonic Sensor provides passive flank protection without active monitoring.
Barrier Mesh and GravNet are easy to destroy with utility. Annihilation cocoon can be broken by teammates, reducing its kill potential. Limited value in retake scenarios compared to other sentinels.
Deadlock excels on Lotus, Bind, and Ascent.
Deadlock has strong synergy with Killjoy, Cypher, and Omen.
Deadlock has a medium difficulty level. Requires some practice but accessible to most players.
