Best Deadlock Settings for FPS and Low Input Delay
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Deadlock blends MOBA macro with third-person shooter aim, so a high, stable frame rate keeps both your last-hits and your gunplay consistent. These settings push the most FPS and lowest input delay while keeping lanes and abilities easy to read.
Deadlock runs on Source 2, so the same logic as CS2 applies: high frames, low latency, effects turned down for clarity.
Best Deadlock video settings
Set these in Settings → Video:
| Setting | Recommended value |
|---|---|
| Display Mode | Fullscreen |
| Resolution | Native |
| V-Sync | Off |
| NVIDIA Reflex | Enabled + Boost |
| Frame Rate Limit | Below your refresh |
| Render Quality | 100% (avoid upscaling blur if you can) |
| Texture Detail | Medium |
| Shadow Quality | Low |
| Particle Detail | Low |
| Ambient Occlusion | Off |
| Model Detail | Low–Medium |
| Lighting / Reflections | Low |
Particle Detail and Lighting are the biggest FPS levers and also clean up busy teamfights, so keep them Low.
Latency settings that matter most
- NVIDIA Reflex: Enabled + Boost — the biggest input-delay reduction on NVIDIA GPUs.
- V-Sync: Off — always.
- Set a Frame Rate Limit below your refresh for stable pacing.
- Keep frames high — Source 2 latency scales with FPS.
Keep the map readable
- Particle Detail: Low so ability effects don’t bury enemies.
- Ambient Occlusion: Off to reduce dark haze around objects.
- Shadow Quality: Low for free frames without losing key info.
Windows & system checks
- Set Windows to a high-performance power mode.
- Close overlays, browsers, and capture tools.
- Use the correct discrete GPU on laptops.
- Keep GPU drivers current.
- Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling and test it.
- Consider disabling VBS for extra CPU headroom.
Pair this with How to Minimize Input Delay for Competitive Gaming and The Ultimate Guide to Timer Resolution for Gaming (then grab Tier1Timer).
Mouse and sensitivity
Deadlock’s gunplay needs a repeatable sensitivity. See Best Mouse DPI and Sensitivity for FPS and find your perfect eDPI.
Related guides
- Best CS2 Settings for FPS and Low Input Delay
- Best Mouse DPI and Sensitivity for FPS
- How to Minimize Input Delay for Competitive Gaming
- The Ultimate Guide to Timer Resolution for Gaming
The best Deadlock settings push high, stable FPS with Reflex + Boost, particles and lighting low for clarity, and a steady frame cap. Lock that in and both your farming and your fights get more consistent.
If a setting label changes after a patch, apply the same logic: kill particles, lighting, and AO first, keep the image at native render, and protect FPS.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Deadlock settings for high FPS?
Set Particle Detail, Lighting and Reflections, and Shadow Quality all to Low, turn Ambient Occlusion Off, and disable V-Sync. Keep Render Quality at 100 percent if your GPU can hold it, since native resolution keeps abilities and enemies cleanest on Source 2. Enable NVIDIA Reflex at Enabled + Boost to cut input delay.
How do I boost FPS in Deadlock?
Particle Detail and Lighting are the heaviest settings and also the most cluttering in teamfights, so drop both to Low first. Deadlock runs on Source 2, where higher FPS directly reduces engine latency, so every frame you recover also improves responsiveness. Turn V-Sync Off and set a frame cap just below your refresh rate for stable pacing.
What graphics setting hurts FPS the most in Deadlock?
Particle Detail and Lighting are the biggest costs. Dropping both from High to Low typically recovers the most frames without hurting your ability to track enemies in busy teamfights. Shadow Quality Low is the next easiest win, freeing GPU headroom with minimal visual impact.
What are the best Deadlock settings for low-end PC?
Set Shadow Quality, Particle Detail, Ambient Occlusion, and Lighting all to Low or Off, keep Texture Detail at Medium, and run V-Sync Off. Deadlock is a Source 2 game and scales well on older hardware when effects are turned down. Close background overlays and browsers, and make sure Windows is in a high-performance power mode.
What settings give a competitive advantage in Deadlock?
Particle Detail Low keeps ability effects from obscuring enemies during teamfights, which is the clearest competitive gain. NVIDIA Reflex at Enabled + Boost cuts input delay, which matters especially for Source 2 where latency tracks with your frame rate. Ambient Occlusion Off also brightens the darker areas of the map where enemies can hide.