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.
BUFFED in Patch 10.0
Codename: Cable
ABILITIES
BASIC ABILITIES
Purchased each round
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.
Cost200 credsCharges2Duration2.5s concuss
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.
Cost300 credsCharges1HP480/680 HP
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.
Charges1Duration6s 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 Points7Duration3s cocoonDamage200
Sentinel
Sentinels are defensive experts who can lock down areas and watch flanks, both on attacker and defender rounds.
AGENT GUIDE
medium difficulty
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
Tier
D
Win Rate
47.3%
Pick Rate
0.5%
Ban Rate
0.5%
Avg KDA
1.27
Avg ACS
207
Win Rate — Last 5 Patches
48.8%
47.5%
48.3%
44.9%
47.3%
Data from Patch 10.01. Stats based on competitive matches at Platinum+ ranks.
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, Ascent.
Deadlock has strong synergy with Killjoy, Cypher, Omen.
Deadlock has a medium difficulty level. Requires some practice but accessible to most players.
