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Deadlock for Dummies (Vocal Reminders for Obj.)

oGeorgeAuthor on GameBanana
Updated Jun 2026v0.6
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CategoryOther/Misc
Versionv0.6
Size17.7 MB
Submitted19 Apr 2026
Updated30 Jun 2026
InstallVPK drop

Deadlock for Dummies (Vocal Reminders for Obj.) — other/misc for Deadlock

Deadlock for Dummies is a quality of life mod that helps new players learn the map and match timeline. It adds a tunnel overlay to the minimap showing where Rem tunnels connect (toggled with M) and with opacity adjusted using Plus (+). It also plays short voice lines at key moments in the match (camps and boxes spawning, bridge buffs, walker and guardian resistance drops, midboss and soul urn, late game trooper changes) with matching on screen captions to ensure the reminder gets through. Open the in game menu by pressing N or L and then hold tab to interact with it. It has four tabs: "Spawn Times" lists when each objective first appears, "Respawn Times" lists recurring intervals, "Enable/Disable" turns individual voice lines on or off, and Settings has a master toggle, a captions toggle, a five level volume cycle, a next up display, and a testing panel for previewing clips. If you need any help or have any questions about the mod please feel free to reach out! Discord: Geor9e

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 oGeorge 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
TypeOther/Misc
HeroNot hero-specific
AuthoroGeorge
Scope—
SoundsUntouched
LicenceCC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Deadlock for Dummies (Vocal Reminders for Obj.)?▾
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 Deadlock for Dummies (Vocal Reminders for Obj.) 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 4,953 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 Deadlock for Dummies (Vocal Reminders for Obj.)?▾
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.