Deadlock: Best Pocket Build Guide

Pocket is one of the most aggressive yet versatile heroes in Deadlock. With high AoE damage and the ability to swiftly escape danger, Pocket can become a truly deadly presence in the game when equipped with the right items. This guide covers the best build for Pocket in Deadlock.

Pocket Skill Progression

All heroes in Deadlock have four abilities, including an ultimate. Here is the complete list of Pocket’s skills:

• Barrage: Channel to start launching projectiles that deal damage and apply movement slow around their impact point. Each projectile landed on a hero grants you a stacking buff that amplifies all of your damage.
• Flying Cloak: Launch a sentient cloak that travels forward and damages enemies. You can press [2] to teleport to its location.
• Enchanter’s Satchel: Escape into your suitcase. When the duration ends, deal damage to nearby enemies. Duration can be ended early by performing any action.
• Affliction: Apply damage over time to all enemies nearby. Affliction’s damage is non-lethal and does not apply item procs.

Best Pocket Item Build

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

Early Game

First, get Close Quarters, Hollow Point Ward, and Restorative Shot to help you farm Souls early. Next, acquire Enduring Spirit, Spirit Lifesteal, Extra Stamina, and Mystic Burst to boost your survivability.

• Close Quarters – 500
• Hollow Point Ward – 500
• Restorative Shot – 500
• Enduring Spirit – 500
• Spirit Lifesteal – 1250
• Extra Stamina – 500
• Mystic Burst – 500

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Mid-Game

As you enter the mid-game, prioritize acquiring Mystic Shot, Cold Front, and Improved Burst. These items will help you deal more damage and initiate fights more effectively.

Next, get Enduring Speed, Veil Walker, and Superior Stamina. You can sell Enduring Spirit to make room for Veil Walker.

Finally, obtain Improved Cooldown and Point Blank to further enhance your skills and damage output.

• Mystic Shot – 1250
• Cold Front – 1250
• Improved Burst – 3000
• Enduring Speed – 1250
• Veil Walker – 3000
• Superior Stamina – 3000
• Improved Cooldown – 1250
• Point Blank – 3000

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Late-Game

Entering the late game, prioritize acquiring Pristine Emblem, Diviner’s Kevlar, and Escalating Exposure. At this stage, you should have unlocked the Flex Slots for additional items.

Finally, buy Superior Cooldown for your ultimate, along with Leech, Spiritual Overflow, and Siphon Bullets. These items will complete your build and maximize your damage output.

Additionally, consider opting for Soul Rebirth, as you’ll be initiating fights frequently, and an extra life can be highly beneficial.

• Pristine Emblem – 3000
• Diviner’s Kevlar – 6300
• Escalating Exposure – 7550
• Superior Cooldown – 3000
• Leech – 6300
• Spiritual Overflow – 6300
• Siphon Bullets – 6300
• Soul Rebirth – 6300

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can create the best Pocket build in Deadlock and be a deadly and versatile damage dealer/initiator.

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