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    Valorant Ep 8 Act 1: Major Deadlock Buffs & Map Tweaks

    By BLIX.GGJanuary 25, 20242 Mins Read
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    In the latest Valorant Episode 8 Act 1, Deadlock, one of the game’s least utilized agents, has received significant buffs, marking a potential shift in her gameplay viability. These changes, primarily focused on her abilities, aim to enhance her strategic impact within the game.

    Contents

    • 1 Deadlock Receives Game-Changing Buffs in Valorant Patch 8.0
    • 2 Community Feedback – What More Could Deadlock Use?
    • 3 Map Changes and New Additions
    • 4 Conclusion

    Deadlock Receives Game-Changing Buffs in Valorant Patch 8.0

    Barrier Mesh Enhancements

    A key upgrade is the increase in the size of Deadlock’™s Barrier Mesh wall, which has been expanded from 6 meters to a remarkable 10 meters. This enlargement allows Deadlock to cover a larger area, significantly affecting gameplay, especially in choke points and strategic map areas’‹’‹’‹’‹.

    Sonic Sensor Improvements

    Another notable enhancement is the ability to pick up and redeploy Deadlock’™s Sonic Sensor traps after placement, a feature previously unavailable. Additionally, these traps have been modified to activate faster, leaving opponents with less time to react and evade the stun radius’‹’‹’‹’‹.

    Community Feedback – What More Could Deadlock Use?

    Despite these buffs, the Valorant community continues to discuss further improvements that could enhance Deadlock’s gameplay.

    • Additional Grenades: Players suggest adding a second grenade to Deadlock’™s arsenal, allowing for more strategic gameplay and versatility after her wall is deployed’‹’‹.
    • Persistent Traps: Some players propose that Deadlock’™s traps should continue to stun enemies until destroyed, increasing their effectiveness’‹’‹.
    • More Utility Items: There’s a call for increasing Deadlock’s utility items, like adding a second Gravnet, to force enemy engagement with her traps’‹’‹.
    • Effectiveness on Flank: Enhancing Deadlock’™s sensors to be more effective on the flank is another common request, aiming to strengthen her role in the game’‹’‹.

    Map Changes and New Additions

    Episode 8 Act 1 also brings several map changes and new additions:

    • Map Rotation Refresh: The patch includes a refresh in the map rotation system, ensuring a varied game experience across different maps’‹’‹.
    • Icebox and Lotus Tweaks: Adjustments to Icebox and Lotus have been made for more predictable gameplay and balanced fights’‹’‹’‹’‹.
    • Introduction of Outlaw Sniper: A new sniper rifle, the Outlaw Sniper, has been added, characterized by its high damage output and a unique two-bullet magazine’‹’‹.What do we know about Valorant’s leaked new Sniper ‘” Outlaw?
    • Kuronami Bundle: The new Kuronami cosmetic bundle includes a range of weapons and a unique killing animation’‹’‹.

    Conclusion

    The buffs to Deadlock, coupled with community feedback, indicate a dynamic shift in Valorant’™s gameplay and strategy. As players adapt to these changes, it will be interesting to see how Deadlock’™s role evolves in the tactical landscape of Valorant.

    BLIX.GG

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