Cypher vs Deadlock•Matchup

Cypher vs Deadlock Matchup Summary

The Cypher vs Deadlock matchup in Valorant is a heavily one-sided matchup. Based on 7 competitive matches analyzed, Cypher wins 57.1% of the time compared to Deadlock's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in attack-side performance, where Cypher consistently outperforms. In this Sentinel vs Sentinel matchup, Cypher has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Deadlock should never take isolated fights against Cypher and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.

Cypher vs Deadlock Fragging Analysis

Cypher claims 4 out of 5 fragging metrics in the Cypher vs Deadlock matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability. Our analysis of 7 ranked games reveals Cypher consistently outperforms Deadlock in direct combat scenarios. While Deadlock manages to win the remaining metric, the overall picture favors Cypher in gunfights. Deadlock players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Cypher dominates.

Cypher vs Deadlock Attack and Defense Performance

Attack Side

Cypher

44.8%

32.3%

Defense Side

Cypher

67.7%

55.2%

Attack Side Breakdown

The attack-side performance gap between Cypher and Deadlock is dramatic: 44.8% versus 32.3%, a commanding 12.5 percentage point advantage. Cypher dominates offensive scenarios in this matchup to a degree that requires Deadlock to fundamentally change their approach to attack-side play.

Our analysis of 7 competitive matches reveals Cypher has overwhelming attack-side superiority in every measurable category. Site executions, entry success, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all massively favor Cypher. This isn't a gap that Deadlock can overcome through practice or "playing better" — it's a structural matchup disadvantage. Deadlock teams must build their entire attack strategy around protecting Deadlock from direct Cypher engagement: give Deadlock lurk roles, put them in trade positions rather than entry, and design executes where Deadlock's weaknesses are covered by teammate utility.

Under no circumstances should Deadlock take entry duels against Cypher. The 12.5% attack gap makes entry fragging against Cypher one of the lowest-percentage plays in Valorant. Deadlock must exclusively play support roles on attack: flash for teammates, smoke for executes, trade after entries, or create map pressure through lurks that don't involve Cypher confrontation. Cypher should actively hunt Deadlock entries, knowing the statistical advantage is overwhelming.

Deadlock's post-plant conversion rate against Cypher is catastrophic. The data shows Deadlock fails to hold spike plants at a dramatically higher rate than Cypher. Never leave Deadlock alone post-plant — they need constant teammate support, crossfire setups, and utility coordination to have any chance of winning these scenarios. Consider not planting at all if Deadlock is the only survivor. Cypher should play extremely confidently in post-plants, knowing Deadlock struggles to convert even favorable positions.

Defense Side Breakdown

The defensive disparity between Cypher and Deadlock is substantial: 67.7% versus 55.2%, a 12.5 point chasm. Cypher absolutely dominates CT side in this matchup — their site holds are significantly harder to break, their retake contributions more impactful, and their defensive utility more effective at every level.

Deadlock cannot be trusted with traditional site anchor responsibilities against Cypher. The 12.5% defensive gap is too large to overcome through positioning or individual skill. Teams must protect Deadlock: pair them with multiple teammates, give them off-site lurk positions, or have them rotate immediately when Cypher's presence is identified on their site. Cypher should aggressively anchor the most difficult sites on any map, knowing their defensive capability is overwhelming.

Deadlock should avoid retake scenarios against Cypher entirely when possible. The data from 7 matches shows Deadlock's retake conversion rate against Cypher is dramatically lower than average. If Deadlock must retake, require 3+ player numbers advantage and full utility coordination. Cypher should play post-plant positions knowing Deadlock lacks the capability to effectively contest them. In clutch scenarios, Cypher wins at overwhelming rates.

Economy decisions for Deadlock must account for their defensive inadequacy. Force buying against Cypher is essentially throwing away credits — the defensive gap makes partial buys nearly unwinnable. Deadlock should always advocate for full saves, building toward rounds where team utility can compensate for their individual defensive weakness. Cypher can confidently force and half-buy, knowing their defensive advantages persist across all economy states.

Overall Side Analysis

Cypher demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (44.8%) and defense (67.7%), comprehensively outperforming Deadlock across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 7 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Cypher holding advantages at every stage.

Map selection and team composition cannot fix Deadlock's disadvantage in this matchup. Cypher outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Deadlock into Cypher, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Deadlock's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Deadlock in isolated Cypher encounters.

For ranked climbing, avoid playing Deadlock when you expect to face Cypher frequently. The 25.0 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Cypher is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.

Final verdict: Cypher decisively wins the Cypher vs Deadlock matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Cypher has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Deadlock players facing Cypher should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.

Sentinel vs Sentinel Dynamics

Both Cypher and Deadlock fill the Sentinel role in Valorant team compositions. This role mirror means teams won't face composition issues from having both agents — the question is purely which Sentinel performs better in direct competition. Our data clearly indicates Cypher is the stronger Sentinel pick when these agents face each other.

In Sentinel vs Sentinel encounters, similar ability timing and usage patterns mean both agents often use their kits in comparable ways. The winner typically comes down to which player uses their abilities more efficiently and wins the mechanical duels that follow. Cypher's statistical advantage suggests their specific Sentinel kit translates slightly better to winning these mirror encounters.