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MikaelS Bomb Build 24.2.25 (ZartZu)
MikaelS' Bomb build (based on Twitch VODS + adjustments) Version 1 (24.2.25)
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Skill PathRecommended ability point investment orderUnlockUpgrade 1 · 2 · 5
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Pulse GrenadeAbility 1
Time WallAbility 2
Kinetic CarbineAbility 3
Paradoxical SwapUltimateItem Path
48 itemsLaning
7 items
800iHigh-Velocity RoundsHigh-Velocity Rounds+60% 
Bullet Velocity+8% 
Weapon DamageBuild Description: Good first item.
3.200iHollow PointHollow PointWhen you are above 65% 
health, deal additional Weapon Damage and your bullets reduce enemy 
Bullet Resist.+4.5 Out of Combat Regen+125 Bonus Health8s Debuff DurationBuild Description: Good first item.
800iExtra StaminaExtra Stamina+1 
Stamina+12% Stamina RecoveryBuild Description: Good item overall for Paradox. Buy early against 
Warden.
800iExtra HealthExtra Health+210 Bonus HealthBuild Description: If you don't need 
health regen in lane, buy this item.
800iMystic BurstMystic Burst
Charges up over time with bonus 
spirit damage, causing 
abilities dealing more than 80 damage to deal additional damage.14s 
Charge-Up TimeBuild Description: Makes sure you have atleast one orange item to get over 80dmg. Otherwise you have to headshot to get this active.
800iMystic ExpansionMystic Expansion
Imbue an ability to increase its range and effect radius.+20% 
Ability RangeBuild Description: Buy for the ult range. You can sell this later in late game for Divine Kevlar or something else.
800iSprint BootsSprint Boots2.0mm Sprint Speed+2 Out of Combat RegenBuild Description: Good stats for Paradox.Situational
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800Healing RiteHealing RiteGrant Regen and Sprint Speed to the target. Gets dispelled if you take damage from enemy players or objectives. Can be self-cast.70s Cooldown20s Regen Duration30mm Cast Range
800Extra RegenExtra Regen+2.5 Health Regen+1.5 Out of Combat Regen
1.600iRestorative LocketRestorative LocketWhen an enemy uses an ability within 35mm range from you, store one Restoration 
Stack. Consume all stacks to heal yourself and replenish up to 3 stamina based…+10% Spirit Resist20s Cooldown25 Max Stacks3 Max Stamina RestoreBuild Description: If your lane is being harrased by abilities then pick this rather than Healing Rite.
800iRestorative ShotRestorative ShotYour next bullet will heal you based on what target you hit.+6% Weapon Damage6s CooldownBuild Description: Mostly buys this against 
Kelvin in solo lane. Good pick if you are getting harrased in lane.
800iRusted BarrelRusted BarrelTarget an enemy to reduce their 
Fire Rate and Bullet Resistance.+60 Bonus Health0.5mm Sprint Speed32mm Cast Range5s DurationBuild Description: Good pick against fast Fire Rate. Rarely see this being played.
1.600Spirit LifestealSpirit Lifesteal+13% Spirit Lifesteal+90 Bonus Health+6 
Spirit Power
800Monster RoundsMonster Rounds+25% Weapon Damage vs. NPCs+25% Bullet Resist vs. NPCs+1 Out of Combat RegenMid Game
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1.600iMystic ShotMystic ShotYour next bullet deals bonus spirit damage.+7 Spirit Power8s CooldownBuild Description: MikaelS always rushes this item, it helps a lot with jungle.
1.600Spirit Shredder BulletsSpirit Shredder BulletsYour bullets apply a debuff that reduces the Spirit Resist of the target and grants you and your allies Spirit Lifesteal against them.8s Debuff Duration
1.600iEnduring SpeedEnduring SpeedReduces the effect of enemy 
Move Speed penalties.2.0m m Move Speed+2 Out of Combat RegenBuild Description: You need speed and that slow resist is nice to have as Paradox.
1.600Mystic VulnerabilityMystic VulnerabilityWhen an enemy takes spirit damage, they have their spirit resist reduced.+8% Spirit Resist7s Duration
1.600Duration ExtenderDuration ExtenderImbue an ability to increase its Duration.+22% 
Ability Duration
1.600iCompress CooldownCompress CooldownImbue an ability to reduce its Cooldown.+18% 
Ability Cooldown ReductionBuild Description: Good stats and cooldown reduction is always good for Paradox.
1.600SuppressorSuppressorWhen you deal spirit damage to enemies, you also reduce their Fire Rate.+6 Spirit Power+8% Bullet Resist
3.200iWarp StoneWarp StoneTeleport straight ahead, gaining Bullet Resist.6s Buff Duration16s CooldownBuild Description: This item carries Paradox hard. It's the best escape item for only 3000 souls.
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: If you want to do more dmg early and push guardians/walkers, pick this before Warp Stone.
6.400iEcho ShardEcho ShardReset the cooldown of the imbued non-ultimate ability.This item's cooldown is increased by the cooldown of the imbued ability.0% Fire Rate+5% Spirit Resist+5% Bullet ResistBuild Description: For two bombs.Other Actives
8 itemsPick what is needed
1.600iReturn FireReturn FireAutomatically fire a bullet towards any attacker who damages you with their abilities or weapon.+10% Bullet Resist6.5s Duration23s CooldownBuild Description: Good against 1v1 characters.
3.200iMetal SkinMetal SkinBecome immune to bullets.+12% Bullet Resist-1.5mm Active Movespeed Penalty-20% Dash Distance5.0s DurationBuild Description: Good counter against gun heavy team.
1.600iSlowing HexSlowing HexSlows movement of enemy target. Also Silences their movement-based items and abilities.Increases the target's gravity.Does not affect target's stamina usage.0.5mm Sprint Speed25mm Cast Range3.5s Duration27s CooldownBuild Description: Good against countering movement ablities. (
vindicta/talon/
infernus/
wraith/
lash/
abrams etc.)
3.200iDecayDecayInflict damage over time to a target, dealing damage based on their current health.Decay's damage is non-lethal and does not apply item procs.+8 Spirit Power+65 Bonus Health20mm Cast Range10s DurationBuild Description: Good against Abrams/
Shiv.
6.400iEthereal ShiftEthereal ShiftYou enter a void state and become untargetable and invincible for a short duration, during which you float slowly and cannot perform actions. Afterwards you gain Spirit Power,…+20 Spirit Power+30% Spirit Resist3m m Move Speed37s CooldownBuild Description: If you feel that they just jump on you, this might be a good option to counter it.
3.200iKnockdownKnockdownApply 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 RangeBuild Description: Counters characters that have a channel abilities or like to be airborne.
6.400iCursed 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 PenaltyBuild Description: Buy this if enemy team has a heavy carry.What Opponents Have?
6 itemsYou should rather buy Armor but if you are going 
Veil walker build then buy Barriers.
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1.600iBattle VestBattle VestWhile you are above 65% health, gain weapon damage and bonus fire rate.+18% Bullet Resist+3 Out of Combat RegenBuild Description: MikaelS doesn't buy this.
1.600iEnchanter’s EmblemEnchanter’s EmblemWhile you are above 65% health, gain bonus Spirit and Cooldown Reduction.+18% Spirit Resist+2 Out of Combat RegenBuild Description: MikaelS doesn't buy this.
1.600iDebuff ReducerDebuff ReducerReduces the duration of all negative effects applied to you.+90 Bonus Health+25% 
Debuff ResistBuild Description: Might be a good buy in lane if you are against Abrams. His charge doesn't have enough stun to get heavy melee if you have this.
1.600iHealbaneHealbaneYour spirit damage applies 
Healing Reduction. If an enemy hero dies under this effect, you receive a large heal.+7 Spirit Power8s DurationBuild Description: Your best anti-heal item if enemy team has more than 2 healers. Otherwise you might wanna buy Decay.Upgrades
3 items
3.200Bullet ResilienceBullet ResilienceWhen below 50% health, gain additional Bullet Resist.+30% Bullet Resist+3 Out of Combat Regen
3.200Spirit ResilienceSpirit ResilienceWhen below 50% health, gain additional Spirit Resist.+30% Spirit Resist+3 Out of Combat Regen
3.200iDispel 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 DurationBuild Description: 
Bebop RemoverLate Game
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3.200iSuperior CooldownSuperior CooldownReduces the Cooldown of your abilities.+4 Out of Combat Regen+20% Ability Cooldown ReductionBuild Description: Imbue Ult (4).
3.200iSuperior DurationSuperior DurationIncreases the duration of your abilities and items.+8% Bullet Resist+28% Ability DurationBuild Description: Imbue Bomb (1).
1.600Mystic SlowMystic SlowWhen the target takes spirit damage, they have their Move Speed reduced.+50 Bonus Health0.75mm Sprint Speed2s Durationi#869090587
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3.200TankbusterTankbusterCharges up over time with bonus spirit damage, causing abilities dealing more than 165 damage to deal additional damage. Ignores Spirit Resistance.+50 Bonus Health14s Charge-Up Time
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