Best Deadlock Setups On Breeze

Written by: Weeii

10/10/2023

Nobody wants to be the one caught off guard when an enemy swoops in from a blind spot. Deadlock, the agent that is like chess moves—you've got to be two steps ahead to really secure the bag. Now, in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of Valorant, knowing the best deadlock setups can be the difference between a "GG, well played" and a frustrating walk back to the spawn point.

Whether you're trying to lock down a site like Fort Knox or setting up the perfect trap, it's all about positioning, gadgets, and a sprinkle of strategy. Each map has its quirks, with deadlock, you will bring something unique to the table. So, why settle for average when you can be the mastermind behind an impenetrable defense, right?

In this guide, we're going to dive into the best Deadlock setups on Breeze that'll make your opponents think twice before they rush in. So, grab some popcorn, put your game face on, and let's get into it!

Deadlock Setups

As a deadlock, you are the team’s hope on the defensive side. While the agent is still relatively new, there are endless things you can do to place a lot of impact on any opponent coming your way. With the perfect setups and correct timings, you can be the change in the outcome of the game. Here are the best deadlock setups:

A Site

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What Does It Cover: This setup on A site will ensure that no enemy can take a breath even crossing from A main to site. It is heavily focused on blocking enemy from making early moves to site, even to site or in worst-case scenario if they get to the pyramid.

When To Use It: Best used in scenarios where attackers are demanding fast control of A site, this setup will be ideal to stop burst into site style of pushes.

Why Is It Special: You can punish enemies from different position playing with this setup, this allows for great variability playing the game.

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To do it, place your wall on A main and follow it up with a sound sensor to its right and one on the cross to pyramid. Then, good luck getting those free stunned kills!

A Site 2

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What Does It Cover: This alternative setup on A site will be focused to cover up for A split pushes. As this will also cover double doors mid, ensuring that nobody gets on site from any chokepoint without going unseen.

When To Use It: Best used in defensive scenarios where you know enemies are going to split their lines to get to site.

Why Is It Special: With this setup, you can play at a more relaxed pace as you ensure to punish enemies no matter where they come from.

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To do it, simply place your wall on Double Doors, follow it up with a sound sensor and another on A main’s cross. And now, play on site and figure out how to punish enemies as they activate your utility.

Mid

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What Does It Cover: This is not a full setup, however, it will help you create an amazing play that might get you through with some free kills.

When To Use It: If you want to play aggressively on Mid, especially during an eco round to gather some kills or so, this will be a perfect play for you.

Why Is It Special: What makes it stand out is how unpredictable this play is, especially for a passive agent like Deadlock.

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Simply place your wall on Elbow and follow it up with a sound sensor, then walk down to bottom mid and hold if someone peeks you.

B Site

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What Does It Cover: This setup on B site will terrorize enemies to not try and hit this site ever again, at least, when you’re on it.

When To Use It: Best used in defensive scenarios where you want to make sure enemies don’t get any sort of map control over on B site.

Why Is It Special: This setup stands out due to how easy it is to punish anyone trying to get to B site.

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To do it, simply place your wall and follow it up with a sound sensor on each site. Now playing from pillar or back site, you will be able to punish enemies easily as they try to cross it.

Pro Tips

Remember that using your wall ability, each section can be broken separately and it can be done in less time than breaking it all at once. This means enemies can break one section quickly to pass through, being aware of this helps you predict upcoming danger.
The audio sensor activates whenever a player produces an audio cue, this means if you place it for flank and enemies shift or slowly walk through it they will be completely undetected. Deadlock is weak when it comes to setting traps for flank as it can get dodged.
GravNet (C) which is the ability that allows you to force crouch enemies can be canceled in some circumstances like an Omen teleporting or such. Don’t expect enemies to stay crouched after casting a certain ability.
Enemies can easily dodge the sound sensors when they know where it is placed on site, meaning you should always re-arrange your setups and add your touch to the given setups in order to maximize the agent’s efficiency.
Deadlock’s ultimate can bounce off walls to get to a desired position, so in case you had an enemy running away from you make sure to try and hunt them down with an ultimate trick shot!
A common use for Deadlock’s ultimate is to enable it and not shoot it until you see the enemy. Usually with the range of the ability you can secure the kill even after being vulnerable for a few seconds after launching it.
To properly secure holding sites, make sure you are buying the correct loadout for the purpose you are aiming for in a certain round. If you are going for kills, then place your sound sensors in cheeky spots and peek off them.
The sound sensor can be tricked just like the killjoy turret and chamber trip, if you hear it alerted that doesn’t mean it launched or caught an enemy as they can simply retreat and hold your peek.