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Killjoy · Ultimate ability

Lockdown

Lockdown is Killjoy's X ultimate ability. EQUIP a destructible Lockdown. FIRE to prepare a zone. After a delay, detain enemies within range.

Agent
Killjoy
Role
Sentinel
Key
X
Type
Ultimate ability

How has Lockdown changed in every patch?

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Lockdown has been changed in 12 patches, from patch 2.03 to patch 11.09: 5 buffs, 5 nerfs and 4 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 11.09
    • BugfixNerf Fixed a bug that caused Detain visual effects to show through thin walls and doors.
  2. Patch 11.00
    • Buff Detain pulse delay: 0.5s → 0.15s
    • Adjustment Lockdown’s visual effects have been updated to match this new behavior
  3. Patch 10.09
    • Swiftplay only:
      • Starting points 2 → 3
  4. Patch 7.04
    • Nerf Ultimate points increased 8 → 9
  5. Patch 6.08
    • Adjustment Updated visuals for when being destroyed.
    • Removed Removed the yellow warning UI Indicator for enemies Killjoy’s Lockdown.
  6. Patch 6.07
    • Added Warning indicator added to Lockdown
      • This is an undocumented change
  7. Patch 6.03
    • Nerf Point cost increased 7 → 8
  8. Patch 6.00
    • BugfixBuff Now properly takes damage from all abilities
  9. Patch 5.12
    • Buff Health increased 150 HP → 200 HP
    • Buff Now immune to all allied damage
  10. Patch 5.01
    • Buff Added voiceovers that inform allies when Lockdown is destroyed or if it detains any enemies or not, also stating exactly how many enemies have been detained
      • This is an undocumented change
  11. Patch 2.05
    • BugfixNerf Can no longer place Lockdown off the ground by jumping and placing it on cosmetic pieces of geo on the walls
  12. Patch 2.03
    • BugfixNerf Can no longer be placed inside Sage's Barrier Orb in some instances
      • If Barrier Orb is placed on top of Lockdown, the section of the wall covering the ult will now be destroyed

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

Killjoy's other abilities

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C

Nanoswarm

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.
Q

ALARMBOT

Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Alarmbot. FIRE to place. Alarmbot stealths after placement. Triggers on nearby visible enemies in range. Chases the first enemy it sees, exploding and applying vulnerable. Can be recalled.
E

TURRET

Signature ability

EQUIP 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.

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

Annihilation

Deadlock · 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.
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.