Deadlock: Best Settings for Performance and FPS

In a competitive game like Deadlock, where every frame can decide the outcome of a battle, optimal performance is necessary for players to have the most enjoyable gameplay experience. However, many players prioritize the best frame rate possible when playing, but many also pay close attention to the game's graphics. Keeping that in mind, this guide offers the best Deadlock settings that you can use to get the most out of this game.

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Best Options Settings

Even if the option settings do not affect the gameplay, if they are used properly, they can still give players a significant advantage.

Game Settings

Invert Mouse: Off
Toggle Zoom: Own preference
Mouse Sensitivity: Own preference
Zoom Sensitivity Ratio: Own preference

Most of the options in the game settings section are primarily up to the individual player. It is advisable to disable the invert mouse option during matches as it can cause confusion and slow down players' reaction times. The invert mouse option is used to reverse the direction of the mouse movement during games. Besides that, the toggle zoom, mouse sensitivity, and zoom sensitivity ratio depend on each individual’s comfort and gameplay.

Reticle Settings

Crosshair

Gap: 1
Width: 2
Height: 10
Pip Opacity: 1.00
Show Pip Border: Off

Dot

Dot Opacity: 1.00
Dot Outline Opacity: 0.50

Color

Red: Own preference
Green: Own preference
Blue: Own preference

In a shooter like Deadlock, the reticle or crosshair plays one of the most crucial roles in the player’s performance during each match. A customized crosshair can help the players to aim better and react to the enemies better. These settings offer the best crosshair option, which can help beginners to aim better without the crosshair distracting them from the fight.

Best Settings for Performance and Graphic

Now, coming to the main part of this guide, these are the best settings for both groups of players who want better FPS in the game or want to enjoy the artistic visual aspect of this MOBA shooter game.

	For Better FPS (Low/Mid-end Specs)	For Better Graphics (High-end Specs)
Aspect Ratio	16x9	16x9
Resolution	Highest Available	Highest Available
Window Mode	Full Screen	Full Screen
Rendering	Direct3D 11 (dx11)	Vulkan (vulkan)
Full Screen Focus Behavior	Off	Off
Reduce Flashing Effects	Off	Off
Upscaling Technology	FSR2 (TAA)	FSR2 (TAA)
Scaling Mode	Native AA	Performance/Balanced
Screen Space AO	Off	Off
Distance Field AO	Off	Off
Motion Blur	Off	Off
Texture Quality	Low	High
Distance Field Shadows	Off	Off
Area Lights	Off	Off
Displacement Mapping	Off	Off
Depth of Field	Off	On
Post Process Bloom	Off	On
MBOIT	Off	Off
Effects Bloom	Off	On
VSync	Off	Off

Resolution

Starting from the Resolution Settings, the 16x9 or 16x10 is the best Aspect Ratio for most shooter games for optimal performance. Next comes the Resolution, which must be set in the highest possible option available for the players to ensure the best graphic settings for a smooth gameplay experience, and use Full Screen window mode to avoid any input lag while playing the game.

In the Options, players can select between Vulcan and Direct3D 11 as their rendering method. Based on the device specifications you are playing on, you should choose one of these options, each with advantages and disadvantages. If your PC is low- to mid-range and has a good enough GPU, you can use DX11. However, players with high-end PCs are best suited for Vulkan. When comparing these choices, we found that rendering with Vulkan produced somewhat higher FPS.

Rendering

By turning on the "Use basic settings" option or dragging the slider from left to right, you can choose between Faster and Best Looking default settings in the rendering area. Best Looking indicates greater graphics at the expense of certain important FPS, whereas Fastest means better FPS.

However, the advanced settings option can help you gain more extra FPS by tweaking the available options in the section. Starting with the Upscaling Technology, use FSR2 (TAA) as it offers the most consistent performance and works to generate high-resolution frames from low resolution.

You can choose between Balanced and Performance under the Scaling Mode option if you want to concentrate on graphics. However, Native AA has been shown to produce the best results if you want to increase your frame rate. You should disable Motion Blur, Screen Space AO, and Distance Field AO since they can cost you important performance metrics. Last, the Texture Quality can be Low or High based on your device's specs.

Every other setting should be left disabled in order to concentrate on performance, as they might negatively impact the game's frame rate, particularly when engaging in enemy combat as a beginner in the game.

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