Deadlock: Best Seven Build Guide

Seven is one of the coolest-looking heroes in Deadlock, Valve’s new MOBA game. He’s also a great choice for beginners. While he isn’t too complicated to use, having the best build is still crucial to dominate the game. This guide covers the best Seven build in Deadlock.

Seven Skill Progression

Each hero in Deadlock has four abilities, including an ultimate. As a DPS, Seven abilities are focused on dealing damage:

• Lightning Ball: Shoot a ball of lightning that deals damage. On impact with enemies or structures, the ball moves slower.
• Static Charge: Throw an electric charge onto an enemy. This charge explodes after a short time, doing damage and stunning anyone in the area.
• Power Surge: Empowers Seven’s burst rifle bullets with electricity, which chains between nearby enemies.
• Storm Cloud (Ultimate): Float and channel an electric storm that damages all enemies within a large AOE. You cannot move while channeling the storm.

The best skill progression for Seven is Power Surge > Storm Cloud > Lightning Ball > Static Charge.

Start by maxing out Power Surge to deal early damage. However, unlock Lightning Ball and Static Charge once before focusing on Power Surge and Storm Cloud to help you secure your lane.

Storm Cloud is the next skill to prioritize. Seven’s ultimate deals massive AOE damage and is crucial for securing kills in team clashes. Upgrading your ultimate also grants bullet resistance while channeling, and an empowered Power Surge will chain between more targets, dealing even greater damage.

Best Seven Item Build

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

Early Game

In the early game, prioritize ammo conservation and skill range, as Seven is a DPS hero, and dealing damage is crucial. Start by getting Basic Magazine and Mystic Reach to improve your farming efficiency.

Once you have these, the next items to buy are Enduring Spirit and Sprint Boost. These items enhance your survivability during the early laning phase. You can also consider getting Infuser for extra lifesteal.

• Basic Magazine – 500
• Mystic Reach – 500
• Enduring Spirit – 500
• Sprint Boost – 500
• Infuser – 500

Mid-Game

Once you reach the mid-game, it’s essential to save up for items that grant barriers and lifesteal. This build will enhance your ultimate, allowing you to withstand damage longer while dealing significant damage.

Start by getting Enchanter’s Barrier, Spirit Lifesteal, and Improved Cooldown. Next, save up for Warp Stone and Improved Reach to further enhance your ultimate ability.

After that, purchase Superior Cooldown and Improved Spirit to maximize your ultimate’s impact.

• Enchanter’s Barrier – 1250
• Spirit Lifesteal – 1250
• Improved Cooldown – 1250
• Warp Stone – 3000
• Improved Reach – 3500
• Superior Cooldown – 4250
• Improved Spirit – 3500

Late-Game

These late-game items are crucial once you’ve entered the final phase of the game. Start by getting Leech and Mystic Reverb—make sure to use the reverb on your ultimate.

Next, acquire Escalating Exposure and Boundless Spirit. These late-game items will significantly enhance your ultimate, turning it into a battle-winning skill.

• Leech – 6300
• Mystic Reverb – 6300
• Escalating Exposure – 7550
• Boundless Spirit – 9800

Situational Items

• Soul Rebirth – 6300
• Spiritual Overflow – 6300
• Refresher – 6300

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can create the best Seven build in Deadlock and dominate the game with thunderous abilities. By focusing on enhancing your ultimate, you’ll command the battlefield with flair and power.

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