Deadshot:

Learn Deadshot's top-tier combos, Living Weapon character power, and specials in Injustice 2. Discover how to use Poison, Incendiary, and Explosive ammo.

Deadshot is considered the highest ranking character in character tiers across the web, holding the #1 spot. His effectiveness is evident in his powerful 'Checkmate' combination, a three-hit combo that can be extended to six hits by holding the 'X' button (Xbox One). Deadshot also utilizes his wrist cannons and a high-tech rifle for ranged attacks, and can close distance with his power knee special for close-quarters combat.

Character Power: Living Weapon

Deadshot's character power, Living Weapon, enhances his wrist cannon to fire three types of ammunition: Poison Ammunition, Incendiary Rounds, and Explosive Ammo. This special has a mid-high cooldown and lasts approximately 6-7 seconds. It only affects wrist cannon special moves, not rifle shots or the Checkmate combination.

• Poison Ammunition: Deals damage and depletes the opponent's super meter. This is useful for advanced players looking to limit an opponent's special move usage.
• Incendiary Rounds: Deals damage over time, igniting the opponent and causing them to attempt to extinguish flames, creating openings for attack or escape.
• Explosive Ammo: Turns the bullet icon blue, dealing additional damage and knocking back the opponent. This is effective for creating space and stopping aggressive opponents.

Specials:

Wrist Cannon:

This is Deadshot's basic projectile attack, firing a bullet in a straight line across the screen. It is a High hit, dealing 6.00 damage on hit and 1.750 damage on block. This move is affected by the Living Weapon character power. When meter burned, Deadshot fires several extra shots, each dealing approximately 5.85 damage. Meter burning also allows for advance or retreat options while attacking. The air wrist cannon functions similarly to the ground version but is fired from the air.

Trick Shot:

Trick Shot is a mid blow that can be used with the Living Weapon character power and is affected by the ability statistic. It can be meter burned, with the meter burn block damage dealing around 3.750 power. The base Trick Shot attack is listed as 13.55 damage on Xbox One, though it appears to deal around 5.00 damage in practice. Close, far, and base versions exist.

Bullet Barrage:

Bullet Barrage is a special move that can be paired with Incendiary rounds for damage over time. It also burns more of an opponent's super meter, making Poison rounds a good pairing. With Explosive rounds, it deals additional damage.