Locked 2 Tier List – Best Weapons [RELEASE]
There's a ton of Weapons in Locked 2 with varying degrees of power for offense and defense with some being Goalkeeper-only. I'll organize them for you and rank their power and how optimal and flexibile they are in matchmaking and custom games. Here's my Locked 2 Weapon Tier List and guide.Table of contentsLocked 2 Weapons Tier ListS-Tier WeaponsA-Tier WeaponsB-Tier WeaponsC-Tier WeaponsD-Tier WeaponsSpecial Tier WeaponsLocked 2 Weapons Tier List Image by Destructoid I'll be ranking the best Locked 2 Weapons from S-Tier which is the Meta/Best to D-Tier which is the tier for weak options. Consider A-Tier excellent alternatives to the Meta and B-Tier situationally powerful options that require more set-up. I won't be considering height and flow combos yet since I'll be adding those later if there's interest. Lastly, before we dive into the individual weapon ranking breakdowns check out a few terms I'll be using throughout the tier list. Terminology Breakdown:Autos - Standard Queue/Matchmaking GamesScrims - Friendly/Custom GamesiFrames - Invicibility frames during a move where the opponent cannot interact with you in any way S-Tier WeaponsS-Tier WeaponsRanking ReasonEmperor Impact Unique Activate to make your next shoot an instant max power and max speed shot.• Just click and win• It's an instant powershot that's both really strong and easy to use• It just gets better with Riptide Curve or Power Shot• Incredibly flexibile from any shooting position and has virtually zero counterplay• IMO the best Weapon in the gameBig Bang Drive Unique Perform a bicycle kick powershot sending the ball backwards.• As long as you don't aim at the GK this is one of the best weapons in the game for matchmaking/scrims• Requires good 180 aim knowledge for less predictable shots• Incredibly powerful when masteredSerpent Unique Clear the ball in the direction you're facing.Hold to jump higher.• Huge hitbox for stopping shots• The best defense Weapon in the gameBunny Rare Use a single charge to leap high into the air.• Incredibly strong defensive and offensive weapon• For offense it's incredibly good for a coordinated pass from the sideline to you with Bunny to score• Also good to counter some strong offensive weapons• That said, your mileage may vary in autos in lower skill levels where Bunny isn't that needed • But in scrims it's OPA-Tier WeaponsA-Tier WeaponsRanking ReasonImmense Speed Legendary Burst forward, gaining momentum in three accelerating surges.• Incredible mobility and defense to catch balls playing center positions• Can also be used offensively when needed to dribble past people• Speed is power in this game and this is the best speed-up weapon• It's not S-Tier since you take time to reach max speed and you're not in max-speed mode for longPerfect Counter Unique Enter a counter stance for a short period that triggers if someone tries to steal your ball.Gain a massive boost on trigger.Does nothing if not triggered.• One of the best weapons in the game while you're playing autos in the box since you'll trigger it all the time• That said, against experienced players it's harder to trigger since they won't fall for it as often• So it's S-Tier in matchmaking against low-mid skill and low-A/High-B against experienced playersCrushing Header Epic Strike with a devastatingly powerful header.• Basically a less flexibile Emperor Impact shot that needs to be set up as a header• Its power is the same but it requires more setup• Goes well with Weapons that can set you up better like BunnyBlackhole Trap Epic Jump into the air, trapping the ball midair with perfect control.• Best used aggressively in autos to jump over defenders and get more shot options• That said if you're coordinated with friends it also has support options for passing• Very powerful due to flexibility• Usually better than Bunny in autos but weaker in scrimsB-Tier WeaponsB-Tier WeaponsRanking ReasonRiptide Curve Legendary A shot with a directional spin curving to the left or right.• Very useful utility offensive option for occasional tricky hard-to-block shots• You can curve it for trickier shots or fire it off fast if needed• That said it's not very powerful by itself when used offensively• Works best with Power Shot and Emperor Impact for curving powershots• Due to Riptide relying on other moves for full potential I'll put it in B-Tier but I can see low A-Tier being good as wellPower Shot Rare Charge longer for a more powerful shot.• Very good offensive option but it takes time to charge it • So you need space and you can't use it in a pinch if surrounded• Best used when combined with Emperor Impact and other more instant-use options• This allows you to use PS if you're alone and have space and then cover its weakness in a crowd with the instant optionStylish Reach Common Gain increased defensive hitbox range.• One of the best defensive weapons in the game for left or right back• That said it doesn't have many uses outside of those positions• So while it's incredib

There's a ton of Weapons in Locked 2 with varying degrees of power for offense and defense with some being Goalkeeper-only. I'll organize them for you and rank their power and how optimal and flexibile they are in matchmaking and custom games. Here's my Locked 2 Weapon Tier List and guide.
Image by Destructoid I'll be ranking the best Locked 2 Weapons from S-Tier which is the Meta/Best to D-Tier which is the tier for weak options. Consider A-Tier excellent alternatives to the Meta and B-Tier situationally powerful options that require more set-up. I won't be considering height and flow combos yet since I'll be adding those later if there's interest. Lastly, before we dive into the individual weapon ranking breakdowns check out a few terms I'll be using throughout the tier list.Terminology Breakdown:
- Autos - Standard Queue/Matchmaking Games
- Scrims - Friendly/Custom Games
- iFrames - Invicibility frames during a move where the opponent cannot interact with you in any way

Emperor Impact
Unique
• Just click and win
• It's an instant powershot that's both really strong and easy to use
• It just gets better with Riptide Curve or Power Shot
• Incredibly flexibile from any shooting position and has virtually zero counterplay
• IMO the best Weapon in the game

Big Bang Drive
Unique
• As long as you don't aim at the GK this is one of the best weapons in the game for matchmaking/scrims
• Requires good 180 aim knowledge for less predictable shots
• Incredibly powerful when mastered

Serpent
Unique
Hold to jump higher.
• Huge hitbox for stopping shots
• The best defense Weapon in the game

Bunny
Rare
• Incredibly strong defensive and offensive weapon
• For offense it's incredibly good for a coordinated pass from the sideline to you with Bunny to score
• Also good to counter some strong offensive weapons
• That said, your mileage may vary in autos in lower skill levels where Bunny isn't that needed
• But in scrims it's OP

Immense Speed
Legendary
• Incredible mobility and defense to catch balls playing center positions
• Can also be used offensively when needed to dribble past people
• Speed is power in this game and this is the best speed-up weapon
• It's not S-Tier since you take time to reach max speed and you're not in max-speed mode for long

Perfect Counter
Unique
Gain a massive boost on trigger.
Does nothing if not triggered.
• One of the best weapons in the game while you're playing autos in the box since you'll trigger it all the time
• That said, against experienced players it's harder to trigger since they won't fall for it as often
• So it's S-Tier in matchmaking against low-mid skill and low-A/High-B against experienced players

Crushing Header
Epic
• Basically a less flexibile Emperor Impact shot that needs to be set up as a header
• Its power is the same but it requires more setup
• Goes well with Weapons that can set you up better like Bunny

Blackhole Trap
Epic
• Best used aggressively in autos to jump over defenders and get more shot options
• That said if you're coordinated with friends it also has support options for passing
• Very powerful due to flexibility
• Usually better than Bunny in autos but weaker in scrims

Riptide Curve
Legendary
• Very useful utility offensive option for occasional tricky hard-to-block shots
• You can curve it for trickier shots or fire it off fast if needed
• That said it's not very powerful by itself when used offensively
• Works best with Power Shot and Emperor Impact for curving powershots
• Due to Riptide relying on other moves for full potential I'll put it in B-Tier but I can see low A-Tier being good as well

Power Shot
Rare
• Very good offensive option but it takes time to charge it
• So you need space and you can't use it in a pinch if surrounded
• Best used when combined with Emperor Impact and other more instant-use options
• This allows you to use PS if you're alone and have space and then cover its weakness in a crowd with the instant option

Stylish Reach
Common
• One of the best defensive weapons in the game for left or right back
• That said it doesn't have many uses outside of those positions
• So while it's incredibly powerful defensively the lack of flexibility puts in B-Tier

Dragon Header
Legendary
• IMO this is a slightly less powerful Crushing Header
• It can be good from time to time but Crushing Header is easier to use for me personally
• Still a strong shot option just more situational than CH so I put it lower

Direct Shot
Common
• Highly dependent on both skill and your teammates
• If you have good teammates that can set you up Direct Shot is busted
• If you have bad teammates it can feel very bad and less optimal to use
• B-Tier is perfect for it since it can go either way from A to C depending on your team

Metavision
Unique
+See the ball's trajectory
+Speed boost
+No ankle breaks
For the 30s duration
• Pretty decent autos weapon for offense and defense
• Useful in all scenarios
• It's ranked lower just because it lacks raw power and there are stronger weapons

Super Fast Scissors
Rare
• Great mobility with iFrames at the start but not during the dash so your ball will get stolen if not careful
• Sets up Big Bang Drive, Emperor and other shots really well
• That said there are stronger options so C-Tier is perfect

Stealthy Steps
Rare
• Can be decent defensive and offensive utility
• That said it's not a fullproof offensive nor defensive weapon since you don't get iFrames and still have to dribble

Monster Lift
Epic
• It's okay for beginners but the lack of i-Frames kill it for higher-skill matches and scrims

Chameleon Copy
Legendary
• Incredibly situational to the point where it's S-A-B-C-D Tier all at the same time
• It all depends on what you copy where you can get Emperor Impact and other S/A-Tier Weapons for massive power
• Or you can get Stealthy Steps and other D/C-Tier Weapons which suck
• A wild card weapon that's down to personal preference and depends on how much you value fun versus being optimal
• That said it's not completely random since you can kind of rely on getting offensive/defensive weapons based on the ball

Primal Handstand
Epic
• There's no rankings for GK weapons since there's only two and you just want to pick these up if you play GK
• They're up to personal preference so pick either one of the two
• That said, Primal Handstand IMO is much better than Bear Claw and it's an incredibly good defensive tool
• The hitbox is so big that it blocks every shot
• Virtually S-Tier

Bear Claw
Common
• See Primal Handstand
• Good but Primal Handstand is better IMO
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