Deadlock: Best Grey Talon Build Guide

True DPS players will love playing as Grey Talon in Deadlock. As the only character wielding a bow in the game, he delivers powerful hits with the right build. This guide covers the best build for Grey Talon in Deadlock.

Grey Talon Skill Progression

All heroes in Deadlock have four abilities, including an ultimate. As a DPS, Grey Talon’s abilities are focused on damaging enemies:

• Charged Shot: Grey Talon charges up and fires a powerful shot of Spirit damage, piercing enemies hit.
• Rain of Arrows: Grey Talon flies into the air and glides. While in the air, Grey Talon’s bow damage is increased and he gains split shot.
• Immobilizing Trap: Grey Talon throws out a trap that takes a moment to arm. Once active, enemy heroes that walk into the trap’s AoE are locked in place for a short moment.
• Guided Owl: After a short charge-up, Grey Talon launches a Spirit Owl that he controls. On impact, it will deal heavy damage and stun all nearby enemies. Grey Talon gains permanent Spirit Power if he kills a target with the Owl.

Gray Talon relies heavily on farming Souls, as he is a DPS carry with no hard-hitting skills early in the game. Focus on leveling up Rain of Arrows first to harass enemies and clear troops.

Once you unlock Charged Shot, use it to finish off enemies when their health is low.

Best Grey Talon Item Build

To maximize Grey Talon’s capabilities, follow this item build. You can also set this build as your preset in-game by searching for “Grey Talon GameWitted” in the browse build section.

Early Game

Start by getting High-Velocity Mag, Headshot Booster, and Basic Magazine to farm faster and harass the enemy team.

Next, acquire Enduring Spirit and Extra Stamina to boost your survivability during the laning phase.

• High-Velocity Mag – 500
• Headshot Booster – 500
• Basic Magazine – 500
• Enduring Spirit – 500
• Extra Stamina – 500

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Mid-Game

In the mid-game phase, prioritize getting Quicksilver Reload, Improved Cooldown, and Enchanter’s Barrier to boost your damage and skill capabilities.

Next, get Burst Fire and Headhunter. These items will allow you to hunt enemy heroes more aggressively.

Finally, purchase Duration Extender and Superior Stamina to further strengthen your presence in the lane.

• Quicksilver Reload – 1250
• Improved Cooldown – 1250
• Enchanter’s Barrier – 1250
• Burst Fire – 3000
• Headhunter – 3500
• Duration Extender – 1250
• Superior Stamina – 3500

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Late-Game

The late game is when Grey Talon truly shines. Save up and quickly purchase Titanic Magazine, Lucky Shot, and Ricochet. These items are crucial for dishing out high damage while applying a slowing debuff on enemies.

Next, get Superior Duration and Mystic Reverb. If the game continues, acquire Glass Cannon and Crippling Headshot.

• Titanic Magazine – 3500
• Lucky Shot – 6300
• Ricochet – 6300
• Superior Duration – 4250
• Mystic Reverb – 6300
• Glass Cannon – 6300
• Crippling Headshot – 6300

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can create the best Grey Talon build in Deadlock and be the ultimate headhunter in your team.

If you haven’t received an invitation to the playtest yet, check out our guide on how to join the Deadlock playtest.