New Valorant Agent Deadlock set to hit the roster with nanowire technology

25 June 2023 , 04:30

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New Valorant Agent Deadlock set to hit the roster with nanowire technology (Image: Riot Games)

Riot Games showcased its newest Valorant Agent, Deadlock, at VCT Masters Finals in Tokyo and she seemingly has tech similar to other agents.

The wait is finally over for Valorant fans as Agent 23 has been announced, and she looks pretty spectacular, with new technology to shake the game up. Deadlock, the Norwegian operative, deploys an array of cutting-edge nanowire to secure the battlefield from even the most lethal assault which suggests that she will be a defence-heavy agent.

Deadlock is classed as a Sentinel and will be joining Killjoy, Cypher, Sage and Chamber in said class. Sentinels focus on defensive play and support the rest of the team by providing information and locking down sites to prevent enemy infiltration.

Deadlock abilities

GravNet (C)

EQUIP a GravNet grenade. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob the grenade underhand. The GravNet detonates upon landing, forcing any enemies caught within to crouch and move slowly.

Sonic Sensor (Q)

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.

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Barrier Mesh (E)

EQUIP a Barrier Mesh disc. FIRE to throw forward. Upon landing, the disc generates barriers from the origin point that block character movement.

Annihilation (X)

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 if they reach the end, unless they are freed. The nanowire cocoon is destructible.

Deadlock Contract

If you're hoping to undertake Deadlock's contract then here are the rewards available for each Tier.

• Tier 1: Cyber Oak, Spray
• Tier 2: VALORANT Deadlock, Player Card
• Tier 3: Wired, Title
• Tier 4: Crossed Wires, Spray
• Tier 5: Kingdom Credits
• Tier 6: Nanowire Cartridge, Gun Buddy
• Tier 7: Deadlock Spray, Spray
• Tier 8: Ståljeger, Title
• Tier 9: Into the Vault, Player Card
• Tier 10: Resolution, Gun Skin (Classic)

Alexander Mistakidis, Valorant Game Designer, stated that "our gameplay goal for Deadlock was to create an Agent for players who wanted to hold their ground actively with their utility, as opposed to needing to set up their utility in advance.

"Our hope is that this appeals to players that value being able to nimbly audible their plays and strategy based on information about their opponents."

Jasmine Mannan