Melee in Deadlock: Everything you need to know

Summary

In this video, Deathy explores the intricacies of melee combat in Deadlock, highlighting the differences between light and heavy melee attacks. He emphasizes the importance of parrying, which allows players to counter melee attacks and stun opponents, leading to significant damage. The video delves into the strategic use of melee, including mind games and corner punching, and stresses the value of practice. Deathy advises players to secure last hits with melee during the laning phase and to use parrying to gain early kills, while cautioning against overcommitting to melee in predictable situations.

Takeaways

• 🔍 There are two types of melee attacks in Deadlock: light melees and heavy melees.
• ⏱ Light melees are quick and hard to react to, but don't deal as much damage or allow for movement.
• 💥 Heavy melees take time to charge but allow for movement and deal more damage in one hit.
• 🤺 Parrying is a defensive move that can counter any melee attack and stun the attacker if successful.
• 🔄 Parrying can be practiced to improve reaction times and accuracy, even by closing your eyes and relying on sound.
• 🚫 Dashes can be less effective against heavy melees due to lag, making parrying a better option.
• 🧠 Mind games are crucial in melee combat, such as baiting out parries with feigned attacks.
• 🏃 Don't go for melees when you're winning a fight unless it's unexpected, to avoid getting parried and losing the advantage.
• 🔄 Parrying should be timed to the last second to avoid mind games from opponents.
• 💡 Meleeing around corners can be an effective tactic as it's harder for opponents to react.
• 🛡️ In the laning stage, use parrying to secure last hits on creeps and potentially get early kills.

Q & A

What are the two types of melee attacks in Deadlock?

There are light melees and heavy melees in Deadlock. Light melees are quick and cannot be reacted to, while heavy melees are charged and allow the player to travel with the attack.

Which type of melee attack has higher DPS in Deadlock?

Light melee technically has higher DPS than heavy melee if all other factors are ignored, as you can perform two light melees in the time it takes to charge one heavy melee.

What is the main advantage of using light melee in Deadlock?

The main advantage of light melee is its quickness, making it hard for opponents to react, but it requires being right next to the opponent and does not allow for any travel with the attack.

What is the main disadvantage of using light melee in Deadlock?

The main disadvantage of light melee is that it does not deal as much damage in one shot and does not allow the player to travel with the attack.

How can a player counter melee attacks in Deadlock?

Players can counter melee attacks by parrying, which is done by pressing the F key on the keyboard. A successful parry stuns the attacker and allows for bonus damage.

What happens if a player misses a parry in Deadlock?

If a player misses a parry, the parry ability goes on cooldown for 5 seconds, during which they cannot parry any melee attacks.

Why is it generally better to parry than to dash away when facing a heavy melee attack in Deadlock?

It is generally better to parry than to dash away because there is some sort of lag with dashes that can cause the player to be hit even if they think they have enough distance.

What is the recommended practice area in Deadlock for improving parrying skills?

The training range is recommended for practicing parrying, as bots there will repeatedly attack with heavy melees, allowing players to practice their parries.

What are some mind games that can be played with melee attacks in Deadlock?

Some mind games include charging a heavy melee and then turning around or canceling it with another action to bait out a parry, or getting very close to an opponent without meleeing to see if they parry.

Why is it advised not to go for melee attacks when you are winning a fight in Deadlock?

It is advised not to go for melee attacks when winning a fight because it can lead to getting parried and losing the engagement, especially if the opponent is low on health and parrying is their only chance of escape.

What is the importance of practicing melee and parrying in the laning stage of Deadlock?

Practicing melee and parrying in the laning stage is important for securing last hits with heavy melees, which can lead to early kills and an advantage against unsuspecting opponents.