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config "OptimizationDL" - competitive by back3p

back3pAuthor on GameBanana
Updated Jun 2026v2.2
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Updated
Jun 2026
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CategoryQuality of Life/Fixes
Versionv2.2
Size128 KB
Submitted23 Apr 2026
Updated14 Jun 2026
InstallVPK drop

config "OptimizationDL" - competitive by back3pquality of life/fixes for Deadlock

Hi. I've been working on the Deadlock config for a long time, and I decided to publish them in the public domain for everyone. If you want the maximum FPS with minimal loss of texture quality. The mod includes slightly washed-out textures (render scale of 70%). There are almost no shadows, and the lighting is even and flat. Visual effects (bloom, fog, and glow) are disabled. The image will become simpler and cheaper, but the FPS will increase significantly. If it's too dark in some places, enter r_directlighting "true" in the console. The mod is a combination of game files and commands for maximum optimization and FPS boost. The mod is updated every time new commands or improvements are added. With each update, the config becomes better and better in terms of FPS The mod is specialized for all types Low / Medium, High PC ▪︎ Special thanks for SUPPORT with the config and design of LadyGoida ▪︎ Creator: back3p ▪︎ Discord: hollyn1ght If you want to find a teammate, mods, skins, or just chat and have fun, come to our discord server! ▪︎ Telegramm: https://t.me/qtars1s ▪︎ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vh3SET5RJ9 ▪︎ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/qtarsis // ------------ Config for maximum FPS ------ boost without losing quality -------------------- // // ──────▄▀▄─────▄▀▄────── // ─────▄█░░▀▀▀▀▀░░█▄────── // ─▄▄──█░░░░░░░░░░░█──▄▄──── // █▄▄█─█░░▀░░┬░░▀░░█─█▄▄█ // // OptimizatedDL v2.0 b…

Compatibility

Model replacements are the first thing to break when Valve edits a skeleton, so re-check after each patch. It conflicts with any other mod replacing the same asset — two in the addons folder means whichever loads last wins, and the other one silently does nothing.

Is it safe

It is client-side: the file lives on your machine and other players see the default game. Cosmetic addons have not produced bans, but Deadlock is in active development and nothing about mods is officially supported. Keep a copy of the folder before a patch and remove it if the game stops launching.

Credit

Made by back3p and published on GameBanana. We index it here with a link back; the file, the licence (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) and the comment thread stay with the author. Credits

Mod details
TypeQuality of Life/Fixes
HeroNot hero-specific
Authorback3p
Scope
SoundsUntouched
LicenceCC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How do I install config "OptimizationDL" - competitive by back3p?
Two ways. With Deadlock Mod Manager, use the Mod Manager button on this page and it downloads and places the file for you. By hand, put the .vpk into game/citadel/addons and name it pak01_dir.vpk. That folder only loads once gameinfo.gi lists it, which is a one-time edit — check the install guide.
Is config "OptimizationDL" - competitive by back3p safe to install?
A .vpk is a data archive, not a program, so it cannot execute code the way an installer can. The risk is provenance. This one has 43,650 installs, so a problem would have surfaced on its GameBanana thread. Mods with almost no downloads from accounts with no history have had none of that scrutiny.
Will other players see this mod?
No. Deadlock loads mods client-side, so the file only changes what you render. Everyone else sees the default game, in every mode including ranked.
Can I run it alongside other mods?
Yes, as long as they change different things — a skin and a HUD work together fine. Two skins for the same hero do not: only one can be applied, and Deadlock picks the lower-numbered file. With pak01_dir.vpk and pak02_dir.vpk installed, pak01 wins and the other does nothing.
Does it still work after the latest patch?
A Deadlock patch can overwrite gameinfo.gi and remove your search paths, which stops every manually installed mod at once — redo that edit and they come back. Separately, model replacements break first when Valve edits a skeleton; recolours and HUD mods usually survive. The author posts updates on the GameBanana page.
Where does the download come from?
Directly from the author's GameBanana page. deadlocktrade.gg indexes mods and links back; it never rehosts files, so you always get the release the author published.
How do I remove config "OptimizationDL" - competitive by back3p?
Delete its .vpk from game/citadel/addons, or toggle it off in the Deadlock Mod Manager library. Mods never overwrite game files, so nothing needs repairing afterwards.