The City Never Sleeps update in Deadlock has shaken up the battlefield, changing the map in ways that challenge your old Graves tombstone strategies. Placing Graves on ledges, windows, and even tree branches still holds the key to keeping them safe from enemy destruction, but you need to adapt to the new terrain tricks.
Both Hidden King and Archmother players will find unique opportunities across Greenwich, York, and Broadway to take advantage of elevated and hidden spots. Some areas are straightforward to reach, while others demand precise movements like double jumps or extended range abilities to secure placement.
By studying the map layout and experimenting with various surfaces, you can uncover multiple vantage points to protect your Graves. Being creative with placement often means forcing enemies to spend valuable time or resources to deal with your tombstones.
How to Place Graves in Deadlock
Don’t feel confined to the exact placements you see in screenshots or maps. Deadlock offers plenty of ledges, windowsills, and other raised surfaces where a Grave can be tucked away. When your cursor highlights a green placement indicator, you know you’ve found a viable spot.
Keep these pointers in mind while scouting for ideal tombstone locations:
- Prioritize building ledges: These often allow you to set a Grave without complicated jumps.
- Use advanced movement skills: Double jumps and dash jumps help reach spots that are otherwise inaccessible.
- Utilize Greater Expansion and Arcane Surge: These can extend your placement range or help you position yourself better.
- Seek natural cover: Tree branches, window frames, and corners shield your Graves from direct enemy sightlines.
- Confirm exact final spot: Sometimes a Grave briefly appears inside a wall; wait to ensure it settles safely on the surface.
The best Graves locations are those that force opponents to take detours or rely on movement skills to reach. Even a small ledge can be a powerful hideaway if it’s not easily accessible.
Greenwich Graves Tombstone Spots
Greenwich’s map is sprinkled with prime spots for Graves Tombstones around Guardians, Walkers, trees, and buildings. Observing the environment closely can help you claim these placements for both Hidden King and Archmother teams.
Hidden King Graves
Guardian Tomb — Hidden King
Walker Tomb — Hidden King
Archmother Graves
Guardian Tomb — Archmother
Walker Tomb — Archmother
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York Graves Tombstone Spots
York offers several placement options near Guardians and Walkers. Some tombstones are tucked away in spots hard to reach without careful planning, so study the angles shown and prepare your movement abilities.
Hidden King Graves
Guardian Tomb — Hidden King
Walker Tomb — Hidden King
Archmother Graves
Guardian Tomb — Archmother
Walker Tomb — Archmother
Universal Guardian Tomb Spot
Broadway Graves Tombstone Spots
Guardian Tomb — Hidden King
Walker Tomb — Hidden King
Guardian Tomb — Archmother
Walker Tomb — Archmother
You’re not limited to these suggested locations. Exploring different buildings, trees, and window frames can uncover more great places to hide your Graves. Sometimes an unconventional spot is just the edge you need.
Your goal is to force enemies into awkward approaches or to expend their movement resources just to reach your Graves. Always test your tombstone’s final placement to make sure it’s safe and out of easy enemy reach.
Before using any spot in a match, check that the Grave settles on the intended surface and that enemies cannot reach it with a simple jump.