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Deadlock · Basic ability

Barrier Mesh

Barrier Mesh is Deadlock's C 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.

Agent
Deadlock
Role
Sentinel
Key
C
Type
Basic ability

How has Barrier Mesh changed in every patch?

All patch notes →

Barrier Mesh has been changed in 6 patches, from patch 7.02 to patch 11.08: 2 buffs, 3 nerfs and 3 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 11.08
    • Buff Cost reduced from 400 → 300
    • Nerf Health of smaller nodes decreased from 570 → 480
  2. Patch 10.08
    • Bugfix Fixed an issue where Deadlock’s Barrier Mesh was not playing hit audio when shooting the center node.
    • BugfixNerf Fixed an issue where Deadlock’s Barrier Mesh could be used to boost players.
  3. Patch 10.04
    • Adjustment Changed to a non-signature ability. Cost: Free → 400 credits
  4. Patch 9.10
    • Adjustment Visuals for health on the Barrier Mesh have been updated to make their health states more clear
  5. Patch 8.00
    • Buff Increased the max length Barrier Mesh walls 6m → 10m
  6. Patch 7.02
    • BugfixNerf Fixed issues where damage-over-time area abilities were not damaging Barrier Mesh.

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 →
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.
X

Annihilation

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.

Other Sentinel C abilities

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C

Trademark

Chamber · Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Trademark. FIRE to place. Triggers on nearby visible enemies in range, creating a zone that slows all players. Can be recalled.
C

Trapwire

Cypher · Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Trapwire. FIRE to place a wire between surfaces. Trapwire stealths after placement. Triggers when enemies come in contact, tethering enemies, and after a delay, revealing them if Trapwire is not destroyed. Can be picked up.
C

Nanoswarm

Killjoy · Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Nanoswarm. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. Nanoswarm stealths after landing. INTERACT to create a zone that deals damage to all players. Can be picked up during BUY PHASE.
C

Barrier Orb

Sage · Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Barrier Orb. While equipped, REACTIVATE to pivot the wall or HOLD ALT FIRE to rotate. FIRE to place a destructible wall that fortifies after a delay.
C

Crosscut

Veto · Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Crosscut. FIRE to place. While in range, INTERACT to teleport to it. Can be recalled during BUY PHASE.
C

Razorvine

Vyse · Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Razorvine. FIRE to throw. Razorvine stealths after landing. INTERACT to create a zone that slows and deals damage when players move through it. Can be recalled during BUY PHASE.