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Multiple fans are tuning in every day to watch Valorant Champions 2023. The matchups between the top sixteen teams from around the world have become a source of entertainment for the fans. With a prize pool of $2,250,000, the competitive spirit of all teams is at an all-time high.

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Each team is employing new strategies with their agents as the tournament is progressing. Halfway through the tournament, however, this agent has still not come forward in any of the matches. Unfortunately, the agent used zero times is also the latest agent from Valorant.

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Valorant pro players are yet to use this agent in Champions 2023

Valorant Champions 2023 is halfway completed with only six teams remaining. Even after 28 matches of the tournament, however, Deadlock is yet to be used by pro players. All other agents have been used at least once by players. Apart from Deadlock, Phoenix is the other agent players are refraining from using.

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When Deadlock first arrived in the game, it immediately became the talk of the town. The Deadlock ult was considered too overpowered as no one could escape it in a 1v1. Furthermore, Barrier Mesh and Sonic Sensor provide fans with a great tactical advantage over enemies. Despite Deadlock’s overpowered abilities, players have opted not to use it.

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However, this fact can change in the latter half of the tournament. It can be speculated teams are refraining from using Deadlock to save their strategies for it for the big matches. But the fans believe the latest agent of Valorant is not made for competitive play.

Fans drop their mixed reaction for the least-used agent in Champions 2023

Multiple fans have come forward to share their opinions on the low usage of Deadlock. A fan believes Riot Games needs to revamp the ability power sets of many agents to make it a fair fight for all. The fan commented about Deadlock, saying, “Worst agent in the game. Buff Deadlock, Phoenix, and Yoru. Nerf Jett, Raze, and Killjoy. Rework Chamber and everything is good.”

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On the other hand, some fans have shown their support for Deadlock, claiming it is not as bad.

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With so many fans sharing their opinions on Deadlock, Riot Games is sure to heed their voices. Possibly the next agent coming to Valorant might win the hearts of the fans again. What are your thoughts on Deadlock not appearing in any Champions 2023 match? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Ajitesh Rawat is a WNBA and College Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, where he leads the outlet’s Strategy Desk. With a research-driven approach and a reader-first mindset shaped during his stint as a Content Analyst, he covers the mechanics of the game with depth and precision. From injury reports and roster depth charts to player trades and transfer portal moves, Ajitesh brings clarity to the decisions that shape outcomes. Known for highlighting under-covered talent across the women’s game, his reporting has also earned him a spot in ES’ Journalistic Excellence Program. Beyond basketball, Ajitesh’s versatility has seen him spearhead LPGA and LIV Golf coverage while contributing to esports and FPS gaming guides, a reflection of his background as both a game developer and digital strategist. That unique blend of technical expertise and editorial instinct allows him to navigate fast-moving sports landscapes while connecting fans to the tactical and cultural undercurrents driving the games they love.

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