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Deadlock · Ultimate ability

Annihilation

Annihilation is Deadlock's X ultimate ability. EQUIP Annihilation. FIRE to launch a zone, forcing the first enemy caught into a destructible cocoon that pulls them along a path for lethal damage unless the cocoon is destroyed.

Agent
Deadlock
Role
Sentinel
Key
X
Type
Ultimate ability

How has Annihilation changed in every patch?

All patch notes →

Annihilation has been changed in 6 patches, from patch 7.02 to patch 11.05: 3 buffs, 3 nerfs and 7 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 11.05
    • Bugfix Fixed a Spectator bug with deafen where audio processing was not cleaning up as expected after a spectated player was impacted by the ability.
    • BugfixNerf Fixed issue where use of it on Yoru's Fakeout clone would apply audio effects to the real Yoru.
  2. Patch 10.06
    • Bugfix Fixed an issue where hit-confirm sounds on Deadlock’s cocoon target were abnormally loud.
  3. Patch 9.10
    • Buff Will now always kill the target when the timer expires and they are not freed from the nanowire cocoon
    • Adjustment Visuals for health on the cocoon have been updated to make their health states more clear
  4. Patch 9.09
    • BugfixBuff Fixed a bug where victims would sometimes get stuck at the top of ledges
  5. Patch 7.08
    • BugfixNerf Can no longer open Bind’s automatic doors from outside the teleporter rooms.
    • BugfixNerf Can no longer open Breeze’s Mid Chute trapdoor from below.
  6. Patch 7.02
    • BugfixBuff Fixed issue where players trapped by Annihilation were not properly killed when hit by the Spike explosion.

Patch change data adapted from Deadlock's update history on the VALORANT Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.

Deadlock's other abilities

Deadlock guide →
C

Barrier Mesh

Basic ability

EQUIP Barrier Mesh. FIRE to throw. On landing, create destructible markers that fortify after a delay. These markers form barriers that block player movement.
Q

Sonic Sensor

Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Sonic Sensor. FIRE to place. Triggers on nearby detected enemy noise, creating a zone that concusses all players. Sonic Sensor stealths after placement. Can be picked up.
E

GravNet

Signature ability

EQUIP GravNet. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. Explodes on landing, forcing all players to crouch and move slowly until they remove the net.

Other Sentinel X abilities

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X

Tour De Force

Chamber · Ultimate ability

ACTIVATE to access a sniper rifle that deals lethal damage with direct hits to the upper body. FIRE to shoot. ALT FIRE to aim down sights. On kills, create a zone that slows all players.
X

Neural Theft

Cypher · Ultimate ability

ACTIVATE on a targeted dead enemy. After a delay, snapshot living enemies twice.
X

Lockdown

Killjoy · Ultimate ability

EQUIP a destructible Lockdown. FIRE to prepare a zone. After a delay, detain enemies within range.
X

Resurrection

Sage · Ultimate ability

EQUIP Resurrection. FIRE on a targeted dead ally to resurrect them.
X

Evolution

Veto · Ultimate ability

INSTANTLY gain evolution. Evolution grants combat stim, continuous healing, and immunity to all debuffs and damage, except weapons.
X

Steel Garden

Vyse · Ultimate ability

EQUIP Steel Garden. FIRE to prepare a zone. After a delay, jam enemy primary weapons within range.