Deadlock benefits from a classic VALORANT trick for discovering new lineups

On June 28, Reddit user u/YoutubeRemvalorant shared a TikTok video where they demonstrated a time-honored method for practicing lineups for agents who use projectiles like throwable smokes or mollies.

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By Shubham Dalal | Jun 30, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

It’s no secret that VALORANT players can—and frequently do—use the custom match mode of the game to test out new lineups and refine their plays with various agents while utilizing various small game-balancing adjustments. We are pleased to report that one player has discovered that one of these techniques still perfectly functions when used to practice with VALORANT’S newest agent, Deadlock.

On June 28, Reddit user u/YoutubeRemvalorant shared a TikTok video where they demonstrated a time-honored method for practicing lineups for agents who use projectiles like throwable smokes or mollies. If you need more information about Deadlock benefits from a classic VALORANT trick for discovering new lineups, then read carefully, and don’t forget to share with your friends.

Deadlock benefits from a classic VALORANT trick for discovering new lineups:

The method is fairly straightforward: players simply need to go to the custom game tab in their VALORANT client and enable cheats there.  When cheats are enabled, a green circle that represents the projected trajectory of your projectile is visible. This trick is compatible with Deadlock’s GravNet as well as Viper’s Smoke Orb, Harbor’s Cove, Killjoy’s Molly, KAY/Molly, O’s, and Gekko’s Thrash.

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It would depend on the particular mechanics and gameplay of the game whether Deadlock was to continue to exist in the future and whether players developed specific lineups or strategies. It is difficult to offer specific tips or strategies for finding new lineups in Deadlock without knowing more about the game’s mechanics.

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As a result of being forced to crouch and move slowly, enemies caught in the area of effect of this skill allow Deadlock and her team to kill them or buy time. Aspiring mains should probably get their reps with GravNet lineups since Deadlock’s kit is all about securing spaces and maintaining site lockdown.

However, VALORANT players have discovered other fun ways to tinker with Deadlock’s equipment as well. One player uploaded a video demonstrating how you can use your Barrier Mesh ability to not only propel yourself upward but also surf on it. Since the agent has only recently been made available, there will likely be plenty of inventive ways to use Deadlock’s skills in the future.  

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