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Viscousbuilds

Hero win rate 46.2% · 62,761 matches · Current patch · Oct 14

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Core build

16 items · buy in this order as souls allow

1. Mystic Burst
2. High-Velocity Rounds
3. Mystic Shot
4. Express Shot
from High-Velocity Rounds
5. Spirit Strike
6. Spirit Snatch
from Spirit Strike
7. Mystic Expansion
Imbue Puddle Punch
8. Improved Spirit
9. Tankbuster
from Mystic Burst
10. Compress Cooldown
Imbue Splatter
11. Greater Expansion
from Mystic Expansion
12. Superior Cooldown
from Compress Cooldown
13. Boundless Spirit
from Improved Spirit
14. Spirit Burn
15. Mystic Reverb
Imbue Splatter
continuation
16. Transcendent Cooldown
from Superior Cooldown

Numbers are the purchase order. Continuation steps are this group's most-bought late items, added so the build runs to the late game.

Oct 14, 2026 update · Oct 14, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · updated Oct 18, 2026

Build details

Fixed snapshot: the filters on this site don't change it. Sample: Viscous, normal mode, ranked matches with average rank Phantom or higher, Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026 (never more than 14 days): 1,183 matches, 47.6% won. Unranked matches carry no badge, so a rank bracket means ranked matches only.
Playstyle group: the most common trio of 3,200+ soul items by 30:00 was Express Shot, Tankbuster, Spirit Snatch. 443 of 1,183 matches (37%) built all three; 48.0% of them were won. That describes these players, not this exact build.
Items: bought by at least 50% of the group; late items are counted among the 177 matches that reached 35:00. With fewer than 2 late items, the build continues with the group's most-bought late items (at least 30%). Order follows the median purchase order. Imbue targets are the most common choice (20+ records, 40%+ agreement).
Ranked Viscous matches by rank: Initiate 409 · Ritualist 629 · Sentinel 657 · Seeker 850 · Acolyte 785 · Mystic 660 · Oracle 745 · Phantom 739 · Emissary 641 · Ascendant 288 · Eternus 156.
Source: Deadlock API public data lake (data as of Oct 18, 2026). Not claimed: that this is the best build or wins more than alternatives; no win rate is computed for the assembled build.

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Hero: Viscous (35)
Build source: generated, Phantom+ ranked sample
Build version: 2026-10-18T17:35:00.890Z
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Skill order

Rows in ability-slot order

The most common choice at each point among these 443 players; 48 used this exact order.

Viscous skill order: unlocks and upgrades in order, one row per ability in slot order
SplatterImbued by Compress Cooldown, Mystic ReverbSplatter, imbued by Compress Cooldown, Mystic Reverb	Splatter: Ability unlocked, step 1	Splatter: 1 AP upgrade, step 2			Splatter: 2 AP upgrade, step 5		Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 7
The CubeThe Cube			The Cube: Ability unlocked, step 3						The Cube: 1 AP upgrade, step 9	The Cube: 2 AP upgrade, step 10	The Cube: 5 AP upgrade, step 11
Puddle PunchImbued by Mystic ExpansionPuddle Punch, imbued by Mystic Expansion				Puddle Punch: Ability unlocked, step 4				Puddle Punch: 1 AP upgrade, step 8				Puddle Punch: 2 AP upgrade, step 12	Puddle Punch: 5 AP upgrade, step 13
Goo BallGoo Ball						Goo Ball: Ability unlocked, step 6								Goo Ball: 1 AP upgrade, step 14	Goo Ball: 2 AP upgrade, step 15	Goo Ball: 5 AP upgrade, step 16

Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings

The last point (Goo Ball 5 AP) completes the order: many matches end before every point is spent, so it's placed where the 164 players who got that far usually took it.

Guide usage can't be filtered by game mode, so Match mode only separates ranked from unranked.

Published guides that Viscous players started matches with in this period, most used first, with copies and near-identical guides removed. Usage comes from the API's analysed matches and counts the guide selected at match start; it doesn't show whether players followed it. Game mode can't be filtered for this data.

Viscous - Spirit-Initiator [53% WR] [tracklock.gg]

by TracklockVersion 1775Guide updated Oct 19, 2026Guide #317843Author's tags: Spirit, Mobility

Matches started with it: 1,357
Won: 44.6%
Players: 1,227
In-game favourites: Not available (not match usage)

Items, as published

1Core Build
Author's category · Buy in order from left to right
1. 1
  Mystic Burst
  Pick Rate: 87% WR: +0%
2. 2
  Extra Stamina
  Pick Rate: 23% WR: +6%
3. 3
  Arcane Surge
  Built from Extra Stamina
  Pick Rate: 23% WR: +7%
4. 4
  Enchanter's Emblem
  Pick Rate: 23% WR: +5%
5. 5
  Warp Stone
  Pick Rate: 32% WR: +6%
6. 6
  Improved Spirit
  Pick Rate: 56% WR: -3%
7. 7
  Mystic Expansion
  Pick Rate: 80% WR: +1%
8. 8
  Compress Cooldown
  Pick Rate: 48% WR: +2%
9. 9
  Tankbuster
  Built from Mystic Burst
  vs tanks Pick Rate: 75% WR: +1%
10. 10
  Duration Extender
  Pick Rate: 15% WR: +7%
11. 11
  Superior Cooldown
  Built from Compress Cooldown
  Pick Rate: 50% WR: +1%
12. 12
  Spirit Burn
  Pick Rate: 31% WR: +3%
13. 13
  Greater Expansion
  Built from Mystic Expansion
  Pick Rate: 53% WR: +2%
14. 14
  Phantom Strike
  Pick Rate: 18% WR: +21%
15. 15
  Boundless Spirit
  Built from Improved Spirit
  Pick Rate: 37% WR: +2%
2Earlyoptional
Author's category · Situational early-game items, buy based on lane needs
1. 1
  High-Velocity Rounds
  Pick Rate: 66% WR: +1%
2. 2
  Mystic Shot
  Pick Rate: 55% WR: -1%
3. 3
  Spirit Strike
  Pick Rate: 66% WR: +0%
4. 4
3Lateoptional
Author's category · Situational late-game items, buy based on team needs
1. 1
  Express Shot
  Built from High-Velocity Rounds
  Pick Rate: 58% WR: +0%
2. 2
  Spirit Snatch
  Built from Spirit Strike
  Pick Rate: 68% WR: +0%
3. 3
  Superior Duration
  Built from Duration Extender
  Pick Rate: 13% WR: +5%
4Defensivesoptional
Author's category · Increase your survivability
1. 1
  Diviner's Kevlar
  Pick Rate: 12% WR: +13%
2. 2
  Spirit Shielding
  Built from Grit
  Pick Rate: 17% WR: +4%
3. 3
  Reactive Barrier
  Built from Grit
  Pick Rate: 15% WR: -7%
5Counter Picksoptional
Author's category · Situational picks against specific enemies or builds
1. 1
  Healbane
  vs healers Pick Rate: 23% WR: -5%
2. 2
  Weapon Shielding
  Built from Grit
  vs guns Pick Rate: 9% WR: +6%
3. 3
  Dispel Magic
  vs debuffs Pick Rate: 3%
4. 4
6Activesoptional
Author's category · You can buy up to four active items for extra utility if you have the space
1. 1
  Grit
  Pick Rate: 24% WR: +8%
2. 2
  Rescue Beam
  Pick Rate: 17% WR: -2%
3. 3
  Guardian Ward
  Built from Grit
  Pick Rate: 9% WR: +14%
4. 4

Skill order

Published by the guide's author (not measured from matches).

Skill order published in Viscous - Spirit-Initiator [53% WR] [tracklock.gg], one row per ability in slot order
SplatterSplatter	Splatter: Ability unlocked, step 1	Splatter: 1 AP upgrade, step 2			Splatter: 2 AP upgrade, step 5		Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 7

Among the 12 most-used guides with at least 10 analysed matches: 1 copy and 2 near-identical guides hidden, 4 beyond the top 5. “Core items” counts items in the author's non-optional categories.

Core build

16 items · buy in this order as souls allow

1. Mystic Burst
2. High-Velocity Rounds
3. Mystic Shot
4. Express Shot
from High-Velocity Rounds
5. Spirit Strike
6. Spirit Snatch
from Spirit Strike
7. Mystic Expansion
Imbue Puddle Punch
8. Improved Spirit
9. Tankbuster
from Mystic Burst
10. Compress Cooldown
Imbue Splatter
11. Greater Expansion
from Mystic Expansion
12. Superior Cooldown
from Compress Cooldown
13. Boundless Spirit
from Improved Spirit
14. Spirit Burn
15. Mystic Reverb
Imbue Splatter
continuation
16. Transcendent Cooldown
from Superior Cooldown

Numbers are the purchase order. Continuation steps are this group's most-bought late items, added so the build runs to the late game.

Oct 14, 2026 update · Oct 14, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · updated Oct 18, 2026

Build details

Fixed snapshot: the filters on this site don't change it. Sample: Viscous, normal mode, ranked matches with average rank Phantom or higher, Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026 (never more than 14 days): 1,183 matches, 47.6% won. Unranked matches carry no badge, so a rank bracket means ranked matches only.
Playstyle group: the most common trio of 3,200+ soul items by 30:00 was Express Shot, Tankbuster, Spirit Snatch. 443 of 1,183 matches (37%) built all three; 48.0% of them were won. That describes these players, not this exact build.
Items: bought by at least 50% of the group; late items are counted among the 177 matches that reached 35:00. With fewer than 2 late items, the build continues with the group's most-bought late items (at least 30%). Order follows the median purchase order. Imbue targets are the most common choice (20+ records, 40%+ agreement).
Ranked Viscous matches by rank: Initiate 409 · Ritualist 629 · Sentinel 657 · Seeker 850 · Acolyte 785 · Mystic 660 · Oracle 745 · Phantom 739 · Emissary 641 · Ascendant 288 · Eternus 156.
Source: Deadlock API public data lake (data as of Oct 18, 2026). Not claimed: that this is the best build or wins more than alternatives; no win rate is computed for the assembled build.

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Hero: Viscous (35)
Build source: generated, Phantom+ ranked sample
Build version: 2026-10-18T17:35:00.890Z
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Skill order

Rows in ability-slot order

The most common choice at each point among these 443 players; 48 used this exact order.

Viscous skill order: unlocks and upgrades in order, one row per ability in slot order
SplatterImbued by Compress Cooldown, Mystic ReverbSplatter, imbued by Compress Cooldown, Mystic Reverb	Splatter: Ability unlocked, step 1	Splatter: 1 AP upgrade, step 2			Splatter: 2 AP upgrade, step 5		Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 7
The CubeThe Cube			The Cube: Ability unlocked, step 3						The Cube: 1 AP upgrade, step 9	The Cube: 2 AP upgrade, step 10	The Cube: 5 AP upgrade, step 11
Puddle PunchImbued by Mystic ExpansionPuddle Punch, imbued by Mystic Expansion				Puddle Punch: Ability unlocked, step 4				Puddle Punch: 1 AP upgrade, step 8				Puddle Punch: 2 AP upgrade, step 12	Puddle Punch: 5 AP upgrade, step 13
Goo BallGoo Ball						Goo Ball: Ability unlocked, step 6								Goo Ball: 1 AP upgrade, step 14	Goo Ball: 2 AP upgrade, step 15	Goo Ball: 5 AP upgrade, step 16

Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings

The last point (Goo Ball 5 AP) completes the order: many matches end before every point is spent, so it's placed where the 164 players who got that far usually took it.

Viscous - Spirit-Initiator [53% WR] [tracklock.gg]

by TracklockVersion 1775Guide updated Oct 19, 2026Guide #317843Author's tags: Spirit, Mobility

Matches started with it: 1,357
Won: 44.6%
Players: 1,227
In-game favourites: Not available (not match usage)

Items, as published

1Core Build
Author's category · Buy in order from left to right
1. 1
  Mystic Burst
  Pick Rate: 87% WR: +0%
2. 2
  Extra Stamina
  Pick Rate: 23% WR: +6%
3. 3
  Arcane Surge
  Built from Extra Stamina
  Pick Rate: 23% WR: +7%
4. 4
  Enchanter's Emblem
  Pick Rate: 23% WR: +5%
5. 5
  Warp Stone
  Pick Rate: 32% WR: +6%
6. 6
  Improved Spirit
  Pick Rate: 56% WR: -3%
7. 7
  Mystic Expansion
  Pick Rate: 80% WR: +1%
8. 8
  Compress Cooldown
  Pick Rate: 48% WR: +2%
9. 9
  Tankbuster
  Built from Mystic Burst
  vs tanks Pick Rate: 75% WR: +1%
10. 10
  Duration Extender
  Pick Rate: 15% WR: +7%
11. 11
  Superior Cooldown
  Built from Compress Cooldown
  Pick Rate: 50% WR: +1%
12. 12
  Spirit Burn
  Pick Rate: 31% WR: +3%
13. 13
  Greater Expansion
  Built from Mystic Expansion
  Pick Rate: 53% WR: +2%
14. 14
  Phantom Strike
  Pick Rate: 18% WR: +21%
15. 15
  Boundless Spirit
  Built from Improved Spirit
  Pick Rate: 37% WR: +2%
2Earlyoptional
Author's category · Situational early-game items, buy based on lane needs
1. 1
  High-Velocity Rounds
  Pick Rate: 66% WR: +1%
2. 2
  Mystic Shot
  Pick Rate: 55% WR: -1%
3. 3
  Spirit Strike
  Pick Rate: 66% WR: +0%
4. 4
3Lateoptional
Author's category · Situational late-game items, buy based on team needs
1. 1
  Express Shot
  Built from High-Velocity Rounds
  Pick Rate: 58% WR: +0%
2. 2
  Spirit Snatch
  Built from Spirit Strike
  Pick Rate: 68% WR: +0%
3. 3
  Superior Duration
  Built from Duration Extender
  Pick Rate: 13% WR: +5%
4Defensivesoptional
Author's category · Increase your survivability
1. 1
  Diviner's Kevlar
  Pick Rate: 12% WR: +13%
2. 2
  Spirit Shielding
  Built from Grit
  Pick Rate: 17% WR: +4%
3. 3
  Reactive Barrier
  Built from Grit
  Pick Rate: 15% WR: -7%
5Counter Picksoptional
Author's category · Situational picks against specific enemies or builds
1. 1
  Healbane
  vs healers Pick Rate: 23% WR: -5%
2. 2
  Weapon Shielding
  Built from Grit
  vs guns Pick Rate: 9% WR: +6%
3. 3
  Dispel Magic
  vs debuffs Pick Rate: 3%
4. 4
6Activesoptional
Author's category · You can buy up to four active items for extra utility if you have the space
1. 1
  Grit
  Pick Rate: 24% WR: +8%
2. 2
  Rescue Beam
  Pick Rate: 17% WR: -2%
3. 3
  Guardian Ward
  Built from Grit
  Pick Rate: 9% WR: +14%
4. 4

Skill order

Published by the guide's author (not measured from matches).

Skill order published in Viscous - Spirit-Initiator [53% WR] [tracklock.gg], one row per ability in slot order
SplatterSplatter	Splatter: Ability unlocked, step 1	Splatter: 1 AP upgrade, step 2			Splatter: 2 AP upgrade, step 5		Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 7

Among the 12 most-used guides with at least 10 analysed matches: 1 copy and 2 near-identical guides hidden, 4 beyond the top 5. “Core items” counts items in the author's non-optional categories.

Skill order

Published by the guide's author (not measured from matches).

Skill order published in AndrewChicken's NEW Fistcous Build (Annotated), one row per ability in slot order
SplatterSplatter		Splatter: Ability unlocked, step 2				Splatter: 1 AP upgrade, step 6	Splatter: 2 AP upgrade, step 7						Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 13
The CubeThe Cube			The Cube: Ability unlocked, step 3							The Cube: 1 AP upgrade, step 10	The Cube: 2 AP upgrade, step 11	The Cube: 5 AP upgrade, step 12
Puddle PunchPuddle Punch	Puddle Punch: Ability unlocked, step 1				Puddle Punch: 1 AP upgrade, step 5			Puddle Punch: 2 AP upgrade, step 8	Puddle Punch: 5 AP upgrade, step 9
Goo BallGoo Ball				Goo Ball: Ability unlocked, step 4										Goo Ball: 1 AP upgrade, step 14	Goo Ball: 2 AP upgrade, step 15	Goo Ball: 5 AP upgrade, step 16

Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings

Not shown: 16 entries after the order starts again.

9Optionals & Situationalsoptional

Author's category · Items in this category aren't part of the core build, and do not have any form of left to right priority. They are all useful in their own ways, and got annotations for you to understand why to pick them and what they do. You can pick them to experiment and make your very own build!

1
Headshot Booster
Increases your poke potential |Can be sold for a slot|
2
Weakening Headshot
Lower bullet resistance means more melee damage. |Upgrade into: Crippling Headshot|
3
Opening Rounds
Built from High-Velocity Rounds
More damage with your gun & Alt-Fire, but also Puddle Punch (3). |Can be sold for a slot|
4
Recharging Rush
Melee hits (Along with Puddle Punch) can trigger this! Meaning you get a charge back after a Puddle Punch (3)! Useful to bait parries and get a charge back easily.
5
Fleetfoot
Use this to do some Heavy Melee Cancels! After starting a heavy melee, activate Fleetfoot to cancel it! This will allow you to trick your opponent.
6
Slowing Bullets
Only 4 shots are required to slow down your enemy. |Upgrade into: Weighted Shots|
7
Mystic Shot
An increased in burst damage, especially when used with Express Shot. Both share the same cooldown!
8
Kinetic Dash
More fire rate but also one more stamina!
9
Heroic Aura
Do not get this item if someone else on your team has it. It doesn't stack. Very useful for teamfights to buff your whole team!
10
Shadow Weave
Roam around with ease, but also jump unexpected people with nice bonuses!
11
Hunter's Aura
More shredding to get the upperhand during close range fights.
12
Weighted Shots
Built from Slowing Bullets
More damage, a strong slow, and some debuff resist but mind the negative stats!
13
Toxic Bullets
If you are facing a lot of healing and tanky enemies, such as: Shiv, Abrams, Silver, Mo&Krill, Victor, and more.
14
Point Blank
Built from Close Quarters
More damage with your gun and Puddle Punch (3). Make sure to walk close to your enemies!
15
Ballistic Enchantment
Built from Mystic Expansion
Way bigger Puddle Punch (3), which makes it even more of a threat during teamfights.
16
Hollow Point
Some resist shredding, and damage, but only at high health. Thankfully, Lifestrike will keep you topped up! Puddle Punch (3) does not trigger this, so make sure to shoot the enemy!
17
Berserker
The more damage you take, the stronger you'll get. This increases your melee damage!
18
Crippling Headshot
Built from Weakening Headshot
If you want to help your team deal more damage, while also reducing the enemy's healing. This works great against Victor!
19
Frenzy
When facing a lot of debuffs.
20
Spellslinger
Use Puddle Punch (3) to stack it! The fire rate gain and reload speed should make you able to deal with any enemy.
21
Sprint Boots
The out of combat regen will help with sustain, while the sprint speed can help you move around to get boxes! |Upgrade into: Trophy Collector|
22
Extra Stamina
More stamina! |Upgrade into: Stamina Mastery|
23
Battle Vest
Sustain, survival, fire rate and damage! You can buy a different Tier 2 Vitality item instead. |Can be sold for a slot|
24
Debuff Reducer
Lowers the duration of Infernus' Burn, any form of stuns, silence, immobilize and more. |Upgrade into: Spellbreaker|
25
Enduring Speed
Built from Sprint Boots
More move speed, and also regen! |Upgrade into: Juggernaut|
26
Return Fire
Send back some of the damage you take. Useful when facing gun-oriented heroes.
27
Guardian Ward
Built from Grit
If you want to Support an ally, this will help them survive more! |Upgrade into: Divine Barrier|
28
Trophy Collector
Built from Sprint Boots
If you tend to rack up kills & assists, this will help getting more souls.
29
Restorative Locket
Health but also Stamina upon use. Only take if you tend to frontline a lot and facing ability-spamming enemies. |Can be sold for a slot|
30
Rescue Beam
Built from Healing Rite
If you want to be more of a Support. You can pull an ally who is in The Cube (2).
31
Stamina Mastery
Built from Extra Stamina
A lot more mobility!
32
Fortitude
Built from Extra Health
This means you don't have to go back to base to heal!
33
Bullet Resilience
Very useful if the enemy team is mostly Bullet oriented. (Check the colored bars when holding TAB!)
34
Healing Tempo
Built from Healing Booster
A lot of fire rate whenever you use your Cube (2) or use Lifestrike.
35
Mystic Burst
More poke with Splatter (1) but only at T1 or above. |Upgrade into: Tankbuster|
36
Bullet Resist Shredder
Splatter (1) and Spirit Snatch will trigger this. Allowing you to deal more damage with your melee or gun. |Can be sold for a slot|
37
Cold Front
Extra burst of damage but requires you to be up close. |Upgrade into: Arctic Blast|
38
Arcane Surge
Built from Extra Stamina
To boost Splatter (1), Cube (2) and Goo Ball (4), but also get extra mobility. |Can be sold for a slot|
39
Torment Pulse
Consider Scourge instead. Will help you deal extra damage when in melee range.
40
Boundless Spirit
More damage. Makes your entire kit stronger. The 15% Spirit increase works with Spirit Snatch.
41
Spirit Burn
Anti-Healing and Extra Burst. Easily triggered by your burst damage. |Replaces Healbane in Late Game|
42
Mystic Reverb
Extra burst potential, along with a strong slow and lifesteal when using Splatter (1).
43
Arctic Blast
Built from Cold Front
More damage. A strong burst of damage that interrupts movement. If you tend to be close enough to your target, this can help a lot.

Skill order

Published by the guide's author (not measured from matches).

Skill order published in Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin', one row per ability in slot order
SplatterSplatter	Splatter: Ability unlocked, step 1				Splatter: 1 AP upgrade, step 5	Splatter: 2 AP upgrade, step 6										Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 16
The CubeThe Cube		The Cube: Ability unlocked, step 2								The Cube: 1 AP upgrade, step 10	The Cube: 2 AP upgrade, step 11	The Cube: 5 AP upgrade, step 12
Puddle PunchPuddle Punch			Puddle Punch: Ability unlocked, step 3				Puddle Punch: 1 AP upgrade, step 7	Puddle Punch: 2 AP upgrade, step 8	Puddle Punch: 5 AP upgrade, step 9
Goo BallGoo Ball				Goo Ball: Ability unlocked, step 4									Goo Ball: 1 AP upgrade, step 13	Goo Ball: 2 AP upgrade, step 14	Goo Ball: 5 AP upgrade, step 15

Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings

Skill order

Published by the guide's author (not measured from matches).

Skill order published in Lomein VISCOUS edit, one row per ability in slot order
SplatterSplatter	Splatter: Ability unlocked, step 1	Splatter: 1 AP upgrade, step 2			Splatter: 2 AP upgrade, step 5		Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 7										Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 17
The CubeThe Cube			The Cube: Ability unlocked, step 3						The Cube: 1 AP upgrade, step 9	The Cube: 2 AP upgrade, step 10	The Cube: 5 AP upgrade, step 11
Puddle PunchPuddle Punch				Puddle Punch: Ability unlocked, step 4				Puddle Punch: 1 AP upgrade, step 8				Puddle Punch: 2 AP upgrade, step 12	Puddle Punch: 5 AP upgrade, step 13
Goo BallGoo Ball						Goo Ball: Ability unlocked, step 6								Goo Ball: 1 AP upgrade, step 14	Goo Ball: 2 AP upgrade, step 15	Goo Ball: 5 AP upgrade, step 16

Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings

Not shown: 1 entries for other heroes' abilities.

1Welcome to Deadlock! The Concerns of the Deep are a set of 6 builds, created for Beginners and to enjoy various playstyles.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn his most basic playstyle: Splatter! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Splatter bounces twice by default, and 3 times when fully upgraded. Always try to throw it in a way that'll make bounces hit your target for additional damage! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Viscous is one of the few characters to have an Alt-Fire (Right Click). It shoots a projectile with a short range that explodes. You can use it to poke your enemies around cover during laning phase! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ NOTE: After recent changes, Splatter might not be as effective anymore. Testing is ongoing. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

Author's category

11Situationals & Optionalsoptional

1
Headshot Booster
Extra poke with your gun. |Can be sold for a slot|
2
Recharging Rush
Will grant you a charge of Puddle Punch (3) by dealing gun damage, but also melee damage, which includes Puddle Punch (3) itself!
3
Spirit Shredder
Shoot first before using Splatter (1) !
4
Opening Rounds
Built from High-Velocity Rounds
More damage with your gun during laning phase! Also a bit of spirit on top too! |Can be sold for a slot|
5
Shadow Weave
To embush people, but also rotate around the map with ease.
6
Ballistic Enchantment
Built from Mystic Expansion
Increases the size of Splatter (1) for a large amount for easier hits with bounces to hit multiple enemies and empower your gun!
7
Cultist Sacrifice
Built from Monster Rounds
Will help you farm & deal more damage with your gun. Always use on a Tier 3 Neutral enemy (The biggest, one eyed, alien monster in the jungle).
8
Spirit Rend
Built from Spirit Shredder
Same as Spirit Shredder Bullets, but with further shredding!
9
Alchemical Fire
Very powerful during urn fights thanks to all of your spirit power.
10
Sprint Boots
Helps you go grab boxes with ease, and some out of combat regen to keep you topped up. |Upgrade into: Trophy Collector|
11
Extra Stamina
One more stamina to move around! |Upgrade into: Arcane Surge|
12
Spirit Lifesteal
Some decent healing with your double Splatter (1)! |Upgrade into: Infuser|
13
Debuff Reducer
Lowers the duration of Infernus' Burn, any form of stuns, silence, immobilize and more. |Upgrade into: Spellbreaker|
14
Restorative Locket
Health but also Stamina upon use. Only take if you tend to frontline a lot and facing ability-spamming enemies.
15
Enduring Speed
Built from Sprint Boots
The weakest option but also the simplest. It just makes you move around faster.
16
Healing Nova
Built from Healing Rite
Useful if you tend to teamfight a lot, heals a considerable amount in mid-game.
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Bullet Resilience
Very useful if the enemy team is mostly Bullet oriented. (Check the colored bars when holding TAB!)
18
Juggernaut
Built from Enduring Speed
For mobility & survivability. Very useful against characters who rely on their gun to deal damage!
19
Extra Spirit
Some spirit for more damage. |Upgrade into: Improved Spirit|
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Improved Spirit
Built from Extra Spirit
More spirit means more damage! |Upgrade into: Boundless Spirit|
21
Arcane Surge
Built from Extra Stamina
Always try to dash-jump before using Splatter (1) or Goo Ball (4). |Can be sold for a slot|
22
Suppressor
Useful against: Haze, Wraith, Drifter, Infernus, Mina, Mirage, McGinnis, Seven, Vindicta, Vyper, and Warden.
23
Surge of Power
Built from Extra Spirit
More damage for Splatter (1), and allows you to use your gun more.
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Echo Shard
Buy if you want to focus on helping your team survive with The Cube (2), however you can also put Echo Shard on Splatter (1) for more burst!

Skill order

Published by the guide's author (not measured from matches).

Skill order published in Concerns of The Deep? I'm Goopin', one row per ability in slot order
SplatterSplatter	Splatter: Ability unlocked, step 1				Splatter: 1 AP upgrade, step 5	Splatter: 2 AP upgrade, step 6	Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 7
The CubeThe Cube		The Cube: Ability unlocked, step 2									The Cube: 1 AP upgrade, step 11	The Cube: 2 AP upgrade, step 12	The Cube: 5 AP upgrade, step 13
Puddle PunchPuddle Punch			Puddle Punch: Ability unlocked, step 3					Puddle Punch: 1 AP upgrade, step 8	Puddle Punch: 2 AP upgrade, step 9	Puddle Punch: 5 AP upgrade, step 10
Goo BallGoo Ball				Goo Ball: Ability unlocked, step 4										Goo Ball: 1 AP upgrade, step 14	Goo Ball: 2 AP upgrade, step 15	Goo Ball: 5 AP upgrade, step 16

Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings

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