Best Deadlock Steam Deck settings for maximum performance

Modified Sep 19, 2024 14:54 GMT

Picture of Deadlock character activating Hyper Beam — Deadlock character activating Hyper Beam (Image via Valve)

Valve's latest game, Deadlock, runs decently on the handheld. However, you need the right Deadlock Steam Deck settings to get the maximum performance. That's because its hardware is limited in gaming performance compared to PCs and consoles, so you won't get the best experience at higher graphical settings.

In this article, you will find a list of the best Deadlock Steam Deck settings you can apply to achieve maximum performance. Our target is to achieve the best performance without any possible stuttering.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinions.

Best Deadlock Steam Deck graphics settings for maximum FPS

Deadlock graphics settings menu on Steam Deck (Image via Valve)

Deadlock has become quite popular among fans, and it recently crossed over 150K concurrent players on Steam, including those on the Steam Deck. This handheld device can deliver 60+ FPS in this game, but only with the right settings.

Here are the best Deadlock Steam Deck graphics settings you must apply for the maximum FPS:

Resolution:

Display: Choose the best monitor (It will be chosen automatically if you have a single monitor)
Use Custom Resolution
Aspect Ratio: 16x10
Resolution: 1280x800 (60Hz)
Window Mode: Borderless Window
Rendering: Direct3D 11

Rendering:

Use advanced settings
Upscaling technology: FSR 2
Scaling Mode: Quality
FSR2 Sharpness: 50%
Screen Space AO: Off
Distance Field AO: Off
Motion Blur: Off
Shadow Quality: Low
Texture Quality: Low
VSync: Off
Distance Field Shadows: Off
Displacement Mapping: Off
Post Process Bloom: Off
Effects Bloom: Off
V-Sync: Off (Keep it On if you don't have a FreeSync or G-Sync compatible monitor)
Area Lights: On
Depth of Field: Off
MBOIT: Off

Also read: How to make custom lobbies in Deadlock.

Deadlock Steam Deck settings for best audio

Deadlock audio settings menu on Steam Deck (Image via Valve)

Sound effects, such as localized footsteps and gunfire, help users find their opponent and get the kill quickly. However, without the best audio setting, other game sound effects, such as music, can disrupt your gameplay.

Here are all the audio settings you need in the Steam Deck:

Master Volume: 100%
Game Sound Volume: 70%
Menu Music Volume: 30%
Voice Chat Volume (Other Players): 60%
Sound Device: Default Device
Speaker Configuration: Headphones
Voice Input Device: Default Device
Mic Trigger Threshold: 10%
Streamlined Mic: Off
Listen to My Mic: Off (User preference)
Voice Chat (Team) Push To Talk: L (User preference)
Voice Chat (Team) Push To Talk: Leave Blank

These settings offer a good level of visual fidelity while delivering maximum performance and minimal stutters, even during the most intense battle sequences. They will help you become competitive and earn more kills in the game.

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Edited by Abu Amjad Khan