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Deadlock Chokepoint Mastery: GravNet Slow Combos and Sonic Sensor Triggers

Unlocking Deadlock's defensive potency in Episode 9. Positioning Sonic Sensors behind doorframes and pairing GravNet nets with damaging area utility.

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Aiden "Krono" Vance (Radiant Tier)
Former Tier-2 Coach & Radiant Analyst
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Deadlock\'s Reactive Defense Playbook

Unlike Cypher whose traps trigger passively, Deadlock\'s Sonic Sensors trigger specifically on sound (running footsteps, weapon fire, or ability activations). Misplacing sensors allows enemies to walk past silently; placing them correctly creates lethal concuss traps.

Optimal Sonic Sensor Positioning

  • Plant Spot Anchoring: Place sensor on the default spike planting site. Planting the spike produces mandatory audio, triggering an instant concuss on the planter.
  • Behind Door Chokepoints: Place high on the interior door frame (e.g. Ascent A-Main or Bind Hookah). Cannot be shot from outside without walking inside the concuss field.
  • GravNet Net Combo: Throw GravNet into trapped enemies. Forces them into a crouched slow, preventing them from escaping the sensor concussion.

Barrier Mesh Defuse Delay

In post-plant situations, throw Barrier Mesh directly over the planted spike. The four energy orbs block physical access to the spike, forcing defusers to spend precious seconds shooting down the barrier core.

Aiden "Krono" Vance

Radiant & Level 10 Verified

Former Tier-2 Coach & Radiant Analyst

All tactics, crosshair codes, and sensitivity profiles on GameApp.pro undergo rigorous match testing in competitive Radiant (Valorant) and Faceit Level 10 (CS2) scrim environments. Tested across 50+ map rotations to eliminate confirmation bias.

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