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Don’t play Deadlock, play Chess.
Hover above the battlefield, control your distance, control the flow the fight. Arrange your pieces, and keep things within expectations. Dominate with patience.
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Setup BishopAbility 1
Kingside KnightAbility 2
Rook BatteryAbility 3
Develop QueenUltimateItem Path
31 items#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame
7 items
800Extra RegenExtra Regen+2.5 
Health Regen+1.5 Out of Combat Regen
1.600Arcane SurgeArcane SurgeAfter you 
Dash-Jump, the next ability you use within 7s will have bonus Range, Duration, and 
Spirit Power.+1 
Stamina+12% Stamina Recovery0s Cooldown7s Cast Window
1.600Mystic SlowMystic SlowWhen the target takes 
spirit damage, they have their 
Move Speed reduced.+50 Bonus 
Health0.75mm Sprint Speed2s Duration
1.600Improved SpiritImproved Spirit+18 Spirit Power+1.5 Out of Combat Regen
1.600Trophy CollectorTrophy CollectorWhenever you score an assist or kill, gain extra sprint, 
ability range and passive soul generation. This effect stacks and persists through 
death.-15% 
Weapon Damage vs. NPCs2.0mm Sprint Speed+2 Out of Combat Regen16 Max Stacks
3.200Stamina MasteryStamina MasteryAllows an additional use of Air Jump or Air Dash before landing.+2 Stamina+18% Stamina Recovery+23% Air Jump/Dash Distance
800Mystic ExpansionMystic Expansion
Imbue an ability to increase its range and effect radius.+20% Ability RangeDebuff Options
Optional2 itemsAny of these replace M.S early
1.600SuppressorSuppressorWhen you deal spirit damage to enemies, you also reduce their 
Fire Rate.+6 Spirit Power+8% 
Bullet Resist
1.600Mystic VulnerabilityMystic VulnerabilityWhen an enemy takes spirit damage, they have their spirit resist reduced.+8% Spirit Resist7s Duration#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame
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3.200Majestic LeapMajestic LeapLaunch yourself high into the air and grant yourself a Barrier. While in the air, you can use the active again to drop down faster.Cannot be used for…45s Cooldown8s Barrier Duration+50% Air Control
3.200Greater ExpansionGreater ExpansionIncreases the range and effect radius of your 
abilities and items.+10% Spirit Resist+30% Ability Range
6.400Magic CarpetMagic CarpetSummon a Magic Carpet that will fly you away. While flying you are immune to slows and doing any action will dismiss the carpet. Cannot use abilities while…+15% 
Ability Duration+125 Bonus Health+14 Spirit Power-15% 
Gravity Scale
3.200Superior CooldownSuperior CooldownReduces the Cooldown of your abilities.+4 Out of Combat Regen+20% 
Ability Cooldown Reduction
3.200KnockdownKnockdownApply a Stun after 2s. Stun duration is increased against airborne targets.Increases the target's gravity for the duration of the stun.+75 Bonus Health+5% Ability Range45mm Cast Range
6.400Cursed RelicCursed RelicCurses an enemy - interrupting, Silencing, Disarming, and preventing item usage. Removes all non-ultimate buffs.Your own 
Damage Output is reduced for the duration.55s Cooldown3.25s Duration20mm Cast Range-25% Damage Penalty
3.200Spirit ResilienceSpirit ResilienceWhen below 50% health, gain additional Spirit Resist.+30% Spirit Resist+3 Out of Combat RegenDefensive Options
Optional4 itemsSwap with Leap
1.600Enchanter’s EmblemEnchanter’s EmblemWhile you are above 65% health, gain bonus Spirit and Cooldown Reduction.+18% Spirit Resist+2 Out of Combat Regen
1.600Spirit ShieldingSpirit ShieldingGain a Barrier whenever you take significant spirit damage from enemy Heroes in a small time frame.+2.5 Out of Combat Regen225 Damage Threshold3.5s Time Frame8s Barrier Duration
3.200Dispel MagicDispel MagicPurge all non-ultimate negative effects currently applied to you. If any effects were removed, heal yourself and gain a move speed bonus. Cannot be used while Stunned or…+10% Spirit Resist45s Cooldown2mm Move Speed3s Buff Duration
3.200CounterspellCounterspellYour next 
parry protects you from the damage and effects of enemy abilities and items. On a successful spell parry heal and gain move speed and Spirit.+50 Bonus Health+5 Spirit Power6s Buff Duration23s Cooldown#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame
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6.400Spirit BurnSpirit BurnDealing significant spirit damage to an enemy within 5s causes an explosion dealing damage and a burn to that enemy. While burning, enemies take damage over time and…+6% Ability Range20s Immunity Duration8s Debuff Duration-70% Incoming 
Healing
6.400Lightning ScrollLightning ScrollDamage from your ultimate applies a stun and deals bonus spirit damage after a short delay.-24% Move Speed on Spirit Damage+50 Bonus Health0.75mm Sprint Speed3s Delay Before Effect
6.400Boundless SpiritBoundless Spirit+15% Spirit Power+30 Spirit Power+75 Bonus Health+4 Out of Combat Regen
6.400Transcendent CooldownTranscendent CooldownReduces the Cooldown of your abilities and items.+4 Out of Combat Regen+25% Ability Cooldown Reduction+25% Item Cooldown ReductionAll Spirit Ally Team
Optional2 items
6.400iFocus LensFocus LensTarget an enemy to Silence them. A portion of all damage dealt during the silence gets applied to the target when the silence wears off.+10% Fire Rate-9% Spirit Resist12s Resist Reduction Duration25mm Cast RangeBuild Description: Replaces 
Divine Barrier, Skip 
Guardian Ward when you see your team being all spirit being a problem
3.200iSpirit RendSpirit Rend+75 Bonus Health8s Debuff Duration4 Max Stacks2s Max FrequencyBuild Description: Replaces Spirit Burn, Just don't buy spirit burn get this insteadHeavy Gun Ally Team
Optional2 items
3.200iAlchemical FireAlchemical FireThrow a flask that explodes on contact, creating an area that does increasing spirit damage per second and reduces enemy Bullet Resist.50% less effective vs non-heroes.+10 Spirit Power95 Max DPS10mm Radius5s DurationBuild Description: Replaces Divine Barrier
1.600iBullet Resist ShredderBullet Resist ShredderReduces Bullet Resist on enemies when you deal spirit damage.+9% Bullet Resist+9% Weapon Damage8s DurationBuild Description: Replaces Spirit BurnSupport Item Options
Optional3 itemsFor when you don't NEED to Cursed Relic a 
Haze or Knock Down 
Vindicta/
Seven/
Mina/
Bebop
3.200Rescue BeamRescue BeamHeals a target allied hero and yourself for a percentage of Max Health. Once while healing, you can Pull the target towards you. Can be self-cast.0.75mm Sprint Speed+6% Ability Range2.5s Channel Duration35mm Cast Range
3.200Healing NovaHealing NovaHeal yourself and nearby allies.+5% Ability Range+8 Spirit Power60s Cooldown2s Regen Duration6.400Divine BarrierDivine BarrierRemove all non-stun debuffs from the target and provide them with a Barrier and Move Speed. Can be self-cast. Cooldown is reduced by half when cast on someone…+10% Ability Range+1.5 Out of Combat Regen55s Cooldown6s Buff Duration