Comprehensive Guide to the Deadlock Pocket Build

A Deadlock Pocket build is relatively straightforward to create in the game. This character comes equipped with impressive abilities that are both intuitive and formidable. It’s no surprise that Pocket has gained popularity among the Deadlock fanbase, as he is undoubtedly one of the most visually appealing characters in the game.

This article outlines all the items you can purchase from The Curiosity Shop to craft the ultimate Deadlock Pocket build.

How to Play Pocket in Deadlock? Overview of Abilities

According to the lore within Deadlock, Arin “Pocket”Fairfax is the eldest heir of Fairfax Industries. Following an assassination attempt on his 18th birthday, he has been living underground, while attempting to navigate the complex internal politics of the company without drawing attention.

Pocket wields a close-range revolver, and here are his abilities:

Barrage: Channel this ability to launch projectiles that inflict damage and cause movement slow upon impact. Each projectile that successfully hits a hero grants a stacking buff that increases overall damage output. (Cooldown: 30 seconds)
Flying Cloak: Deploy a sentient cloak that travels forward, dealing damage to enemies in its path. (Cooldown: 30 seconds)
Enchanter’s Satchel: Allows for a quick escape into your suitcase. Upon expiration, it damages nearby enemies. The duration can be prematurely ended by performing any action. (Cooldown: 16 seconds)
Affliction: Deals damage over time to all nearby enemies. This damage is non-lethal and does not trigger item effects. (Cooldown: 120 seconds)

Best Items for a Deadlock Pocket Build

Items recommended for Deadlock Pocket Build (Image via Valve)

As previously noted, items for a Deadlock Pocket build are fairly straightforward, with no situational items or luxuries required. Here are the suggested items to acquire for Pocket during the early, mid, and late-game phases:

Early Game

Here are the top items to kick off the match:

Close Quarters: +85 Bullet Shield Health.
Enduring Spirit: +75 Bonus Health, +8% Spirit Lifesteal, +4 Spirit Power.
Extra Spirit: +8 Spirit Power, +1 Health Regen, +35 Bonus Health.

Mid Game

Pocket excels in the mid-game, where you should focus on investing Spirits. Here are the recommended items:

Berserker: +4 Ammo, +8% Bullet Resist.
Bullet Lifesteal: +28% Bullet Lifesteal, +75 Bonus Health.
Enduring Speed: +1.4m/s Move Speed, +2m/s Sprint Speed, +75 Bonus Health, +1.5 Health Regen.
Debuff Reducer: +75 Bonus Health, +6% Weapon Damage.
Bullet Resist Shredder: +100 Bonus Health, +5% Bullet Resist.
Improved Cooldown: +16% Cooldown Reduction, +1.5 Health Regen.
Quicksilver Reload: +50 Spirit Damage, 15% Fire Rate Bonus, 12s Max Frequency.
Point Blank: +15% Bullet Resist, +1 Stamina.
Warp Stone (Active): +20% Weapon Damage, +8 Spirit Power. Grants a teleport range of 13m upon activation, with +30% Bullet Resist (5s Duration).
Debuff Remover (Active): +125 Bonus Health, +20% Weapon Damage. Increases Movement Speed by +3m/s for 3 seconds upon activation.
Superior Cooldown: +32% Imbued Ability Cooldown Reduction, +24% Non-Imbued Ability Cooldown Reduction, +4 Health Regen.
Ethereal Shift (Active): Grants +14 Bonus Spirit Power, enhancing Spirit Duration by 10 seconds (3.5s Duration).

End Game

Here are the essential high-tier items for your Deadlock Pocket build to effectively navigate the end-game:

Glass Cannon: +70% Weapon Damage, +10% Fire Rate, +1 m/s Move Speed, -15% Max Health.
Frenzy: +12 Ammo, +30% Weapon Damage, +200 Bonus Health.
Crippling Headshot: +20% Weapon Damage, +10% Bullet Lifesteal, +10% Spirit Lifesteal.
Leech: +35% Spirit Lifesteal, +35% Bullet Lifesteal, +175 Bonus Health, +12 Spirit Power, +15% Weapon Damage.
Inhibitor: +25% Weapon Damage, +175 Bonus Health.

That wraps up our comprehensive guide to building the best Deadlock Pocket configuration. Unlocking all these items will require a significant number of Spirits. Play cautiously, avoiding unnecessary pursuits for kills, and focus on surviving, eliminating NPCs, and dealing damage to opponents from a distance. Additionally, be sure to explore indoor areas and break crates for bonuses like extra health and Spirits.

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