GravNet
GravNet is Deadlock's E 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.
How has GravNet changed in every patch?
All patch notes →GravNet has been changed in 5 patches, from patch 7.10 to patch 11.08: 4 buffs, 2 nerfs and 2 bug fixes. Newest changes first.
- Nerf Cooldown increased from 40s → 60s
- BugfixBuff Fixed a bug where jumping could inconsistently dodge Deadlock’s net toss despite players being inside the affected area
- Bugfix Fixed an issue where Deadlock’s netted VFX could show through thin walls.
- Adjustment Changed to a signature ability with 40s cooldown
- Nerf Total Size decreased from 16m → 13m
- Radius decreased 8m → 6.5m
- Adjustment Projectile audio loop has been updated to increase its gameplay clarity.
- Added When an enemy removes the net, the audio cue of the net breaking now plays for all players.
- Removed Increased slow at AoE edge removed
- Added Anyone caught by GravNet will now be affected by increased gravity and a reduction in mobility
- Buff Max duration increased 6 seconds → Indefinite
- Buff Removal time increased 0.85s → 1.5s
- Buff Radius increased 6m → 8m
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 →Barrier Mesh
Basic abilityEQUIP Barrier Mesh. FIRE to throw. On landing, create destructible markers that fortify after a delay. These markers form barriers that block player movement.
Sonic Sensor
Basic abilityEQUIP 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.
Annihilation
Ultimate abilityEQUIP 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 E abilities
All abilities →Rendezvous
Chamber · Signature abilityEQUIP a destructible Rendezvous. FIRE to place. While in range, REACTIVATE to instantly teleport to it. Can be recalled.
Spycam
Cypher · Signature abilityEQUIP a destructible Spycam. FIRE to place. Spycam stealths after placement. REACTIVATE to control it. FIRE to shoot a dart that snapshots enemies hit until they remove it. Can be picked up.
TURRET
Killjoy · Signature abilityEQUIP a destructible Turret. While equipped, REACTIVATE to flip the direction or HOLD ALT FIRE to rotate. FIRE to place. Shoots at enemies in line of sight. Can be recalled.
Healing Orb
Sage · Signature abilityEQUIP Healing Orb. FIRE on a damaged ally to grant healing. ALT FIRE to self-cast.
Interceptor
Veto · Signature abilityEQUIP a destructible Interceptor. FIRE to place. REACTIVATE to activate. While active, destroy any enemy utility that can be shot or would bounce off players in range and line of sight. Can be recalled.
Arc Rose
Vyse · Signature abilityEQUIP a destructible Arc Rose. FIRE to place. ALT FIRE to place it through a wall. REACTIVATE to flash all players looking at it. Can be recalled.