Apart from the Weapon you choose for your character, the biggest thing that determines how your character will play on the pitch is the Buffs and Traits for your Flow. Since there are multiple of them, it may be confusing for new players to choose the best one. To avoid such confusion, here is a detailed Locked 2 Flow Tier List Guy telling the best Buffs & Traits from the worst.
How does the Flow work in Locked 2?
Before learning about the tier list, you must understand how the system works in the game. Basically, each Flow in Locked 2 is a combination of two things: Trait & Buff. So, each time you roll a Flow, you will get a random combination of any of the two things. There are 4 different Traits & Buffs in Locked 2, and you can find them below.
All Traits in Locked 2
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Ball Hog | Lose less Flow when you have the ball |
| Off Ball | Lose less Flow when you don’t have the ball |
| Burst | Stronger Flow buff, but drains faster |
| Tenacity | Weaker Flow buff, but drains much slower |
All Buffs in Locked 2
| Buff | What it does |
|---|---|
| Strength | Increases your Power in Flow |
| Reach | Increases your Hitbox in Flow |
| Technique | Decreases your cooldowns in Flow |
| Speed | Increases your movement speed in Flow |
All Locked 2 Flow Buffs & Traits, Ranked
Below, you can find all the Flow (Traits + Buffs) Combos in Locked 2, arranged in a tier-wise manner. Go through each of them and understand the reasons why they belong to a particular tier.
S- Tier
| Flow (Trait + Buff) | Pros / Cons |
|---|---|
| Burst + Speed | + Very high mobility + Best Pressure creating Flow + Best Flow combo in Locked 2 + Extremely hard to defend – Requires you to be in the correct positions |
| Burst + Technique | + Allows spamming ability due to low cooldown time + Very high offensive pressure + Great for skilled players – Requires flow drain management |
| Ball Hog + Technique | + Low cooldown time supports aggressive playstyle + Ideal for forwards & wingers – Relies on ball possession |
| Off Ball + Speed | + Best combo for defensive player + Best for interceptions and runs + Very consistent value – Nothing for scoring goals |
A- Tier
| Flow (Trait + Buff) | Pros / Cons |
|---|---|
| Ball Hog + Speed | + Fast dribbling and ball control + High goal-scoring potential + Good for solo players – Less overall utility |
| Off Ball + Technique | + Great for support players + Low cooldown time – Requires good positioning |
| Burst + Strength | + Very high power during Flow + Extremely strong against defenders – Flow drains quickly |
| Tenacity + Speed | + Long mobility boost + Ideal for any type of playstyle – Less explosive |
B- Tier
| Flow (Trait + Buff) | Pros / Cons |
|---|---|
| Ball Hog + Strength | + Good for aggressive and physical playstyles + Decent scoring potential – Extremely weak when you don't have the ball |
| Off Ball + Reach | + Better interceptions and defense + Useful for marking players – Niche role & usage |
| Tenacity + Technique | + Good cooldown reduction + Good for passive play – Not very threatening |
| Burst + Reach | + Strong defensive pressure during Flow + Unique playstyle – High drain |
C- Tier
| Flow (Trait + Buff) | Pros / Cons |
|---|---|
| Tenacity + Strength | + Long power boost + Consistent performance – Outclassed by any Burst combo |
| Ball Hog + Reach | + Helps to retain the ball under pressure + Slight defensive benefit – Very situational – Weak synergy |
| Off Ball + Strength | + Better physical presence while not in control of the ball + Simple to use – Limited impact |
D- Tier
| Flow (Trait + Buff) | Pros / Cons |
|---|---|
| Tenacity + Reach | + Decent defensive presence + Easy to maintain Flow – Very low impact – No offensive pressure |
How to get a Flow in Locked 2
To get a Flow in Locked 2, go to the Character room inside the main lobby. It is the last room down the main corridor. After entering, interact with the menu and select the Flow column. Pay 1000 Yen and start spinning for a random Flow(Trait + Buff). Yes, you cannot pick and choose; instead, you have to keep rolling and pay money until you get the Flow you want.
Locked 2 Flow FAQs
Yes, you can change the color of your Flow in Locked 2. For this, press the Flow Color option adjacent to the Flow name and pay 200 Yen to get a random color. Yes, the Flow colors are assigned randomly, and you must keep spending until you get the one you want.
There are a total of 16 Flow Combos (Buffs + Traits) in Locked 2. Each of these has its own pros and cons, as shown in the tier list table above.
The Burst + Speed Flow is the best in Locked 2, as it provides good speed and is suitable for all roles, like defenders, wingers, midfielders, and forwards.
For more on Locked 2, check out Roblox Locked 2 Weapons Tier List or Locked Trello and Discord Server - Roblox
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