Viscous Top 10 Builds - Deadlock

#1

Flubber: The Sequel

Version 2.4 Updated to properly reflect new balance changes. Scroll down on the item screen for build notes. Flubber on!

153,3898/18/2024

Early Game

High-Velocity RoundsEnduring SpiritMelee LifestealExtra StaminaSprint BootsSpirit StrikeMystic BurstExtra SpiritExtra Charge

Mid Game: Core

Compress CooldownTankbusterImproved SpiritLifestrike

Mid Game: Optional

Mystic ShotSpirit Shredder BulletsSlowing BulletsPoint BlankOpening Rounds

Mid Game: Defenses

Bullet ArmorSpirit ArmorDebuff ReducerSpirit Lifesteal

Late Game

Item #3612042342Superior CooldownGreater ExpansionItem #869090587Echo ShardRapid RechargeMystic SlowSuperior DurationBullet ResilienceSpirit ResilienceStamina MasteryDispel MagicPhantom StrikeColossusLeech

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Flubber on!

#2

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

"Goo hits harder than you think, doesn't it?" The 1st build in the "Concerns of The Deep" series, made for beginners and for fun. They are not aimed to be the most meta builds. This one is oriented around Puddle Punch (3), melee and your gun. You'll be punching anyone in your way! Feel free to join the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5

58,5315/6/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn a brawl-type playstyle: Puddle Punching! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Puddle Punch (3) is used to displace targets, this includes enemies and allies alike. It can be used on yourself to boost around the map. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Puddle Punch (3) can be parried. If enemies are parrying it, try to bait them into wasting their parry by targeting around them, but not them directly. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Viscous is one of the few characters to have an Alt-Fire (Right Click). It shoots a projectile with a short range that explodes. You can use it to poke your enemies around cover during laning phase!

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Mystic BurstHigh-Velocity RoundsOpening RoundsMelee LifestealExtra ChargeMystic Expansion

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsExtra RegenHealing RiteRebuttalRestorative Locket

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Battle VestGreater ExpansionRecharging RushMelee ChargeLifestrikeTankbuster

Survival - Mid-Game

HealbaneReactive BarrierMetal SkinSpirit ResilienceCounterspell

Actives

Shadow WeaveWarp StoneRescue BeamPhantom StrikeArctic BlastScourge

Survival - Late-Game

ColossusIndomitableUnstoppableSpellbreakerJuggernaut

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Hollow PointBullet Resist ShredderRapid RechargeCrushing FistsSpellslingerColossus

Counter Actives

Rusted BarrelSlowing HexKnockdownDecaySilence WaveDisarming HexCursed RelicFocus LensVortex Web

Optionals & Situationals

Close QuartersWeakening HeadshotFleetfootKinetic DashSlowing BulletsMystic ShotExpress ShotToxic BulletsHunter's AuraPoint BlankWeighted ShotsBallistic EnchantmentBerserkerFrenzySilencerSprint BootsExtra StaminaSpirit ShieldingDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedGuardian WardEnchanter's EmblemWeapon ShieldingDispel MagicStamina MasteryBullet ResilienceFortitudeInhibitorDivine BarrierPlated ArmorWitchmailSiphon BulletsCheat DeathSpirit StrikeCompress CooldownCold FrontSpirit SnatchSuperior CooldownTorment PulseTranscendent CooldownEthereal ShiftCrippling Headshot

#3

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

"Goo hits harder than you think, doesn't it?" The 1st build in the "Concerns of The Deep" series, made for beginners and for fun. They are not aimed to be the most meta builds. This one is oriented around Puddle Punch (3), melee and your gun. You'll be punching anyone in your way! Feel free to join the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5

58,0545/1/2026

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Mystic BurstHigh-Velocity RoundsMelee LifestealExtra ChargeSpirit StrikeMystic Expansion

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsRebuttalExtra RegenHealing RiteReactive Barrier

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Battle VestExpress ShotRecharging RushMelee ChargeLifestrikeSpirit SnatchTankbusterBullet Resist ShredderRapid RechargeHollow Point

Survival

Spirit ShieldingBullet ResilienceSpirit ResilienceCounterspellMetal SkinDebuff ReducerDispel MagicDivine BarrierPlated ArmorIndomitable

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Crushing FistsSpellslingerGreater ExpansionColossusJuggernautSpellbreaker

Actives

Shadow WeaveReturn FireMajestic LeapWarp StonePhantom StrikeUnstoppableArctic BlastScourgeVortex WebFocus Lens

Debuffs

Weakening HeadshotToxic BulletsHunter's AuraCrippling HeadshotInhibitorRusted BarrelSlowing HexKnockdownDecayDisarming HexCursed Relic

Situational & Counters

Close QuartersFleetfootKinetic DashSlowing BulletsOpening RoundsPoint BlankWeighted ShotsBallistic EnchantmentBerserkerFrenzySilencerSprint BootsExtra StaminaHealing BoosterHealbaneRestorative LocketEnduring SpeedGuardian WardEnchanter's EmblemWeapon ShieldingStamina MasteryRescue BeamHealing NovaFortitudeWitchmailSiphon BulletsCheat DeathCompress CooldownCold FrontSuperior CooldownDecaySilence WaveTorment PulseTranscendent CooldownEthereal Shift

#4

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

"Goo hits harder than you think, doesn't it?" The 1st build in the "Concerns of The Deep" series, made for beginners and for fun. They are not aimed to be the most meta builds. This one is oriented around Puddle Punch (3), melee and your gun. You'll be punching anyone in your way! Feel free to join the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5

57,5494/16/2026

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Close QuartersMystic BurstMelee LifestealExtra ChargeMystic ExpansionBattle Vest

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsRebuttalExtra RegenHealing RiteReactive Barrier

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Recharging RushSprint BootsEnduring SpeedMelee ChargeLifestrikeHollow PointBullet Resist ShredderRapid RechargeBallistic Enchantment

Survival

Spirit ShieldingBullet ResilienceSpirit ResilienceCounterspellMetal SkinDebuff ReducerDispel MagicDivine BarrierSpellbreakerPlated Armor

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Crushing FistsPoint BlankSlowing BulletsWeighted ShotsGreater ExpansionColossusJuggernautShadow Weave

Actives

Return FireMajestic LeapWarp StonePhantom StrikeUnstoppableKnockdownArctic BlastScourgeVortex WebFocus Lens

Debuffs

Weakening HeadshotToxic BulletsHunter's AuraCrippling HeadshotInhibitorRusted BarrelSlowing HexSpirit SnatchDecayDisarming HexCursed Relic

Situational & Counters

High-Velocity RoundsFleetfootKinetic DashOpening RoundsBerserkerExpress ShotFrenzySilencerExtra StaminaHealing BoosterHealbaneRestorative LocketGuardian WardEnchanter's EmblemWeapon ShieldingStamina MasteryRescue BeamHealing NovaFortitudeWitchmailSiphon BulletsCheat DeathSpirit StrikeCompress CooldownCold FrontSuperior CooldownTankbusterDecaySilence WaveTorment PulseTranscendent CooldownEthereal Shift

#5

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

"Goo hits harder than you think, doesn't it?" The 1st build in the "Concerns of The Deep" series, made for beginners and for fun. They are not aimed to be the most meta builds. This one is oriented around Puddle Punch (3), melee and your gun. You'll be punching anyone in your way! Feel free to join the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5

55,2263/17/2026

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Close QuartersMystic BurstMelee LifestealExtra ChargeMystic ExpansionRecharging Rush

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsRebuttalExtra RegenHealing RiteReactive Barrier

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Battle VestSprint BootsEnduring SpeedMelee ChargeLifestrikeHollow PointBullet Resist ShredderRapid RechargeBallistic Enchantment

Survival

Spirit ShieldingBullet ResilienceSpirit ResilienceCounterspellMetal SkinDebuff ReducerDispel MagicDivine BarrierSpellbreakerPlated Armor

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Crushing FistsPoint BlankSlowing BulletsWeighted ShotsGreater ExpansionColossusJuggernautShadow Weave

Actives

Return FireMajestic LeapWarp StonePhantom StrikeUnstoppableKnockdownArctic BlastScourgeVortex WebFocus Lens

Debuffs

Weakening HeadshotToxic BulletsHunter's AuraCrippling HeadshotInhibitorRusted BarrelSlowing HexSpirit SnatchDecayDisarming HexCursed Relic

Situational & Counters

High-Velocity RoundsFleetfootKinetic DashOpening RoundsBerserkerExpress ShotFrenzySilencerExtra StaminaHealing BoosterHealbaneRestorative LocketGuardian WardEnchanter's EmblemWeapon ShieldingStamina MasteryRescue BeamHealing NovaFortitudeWitchmailSiphon BulletsCheat DeathSpirit StrikeCompress CooldownCold FrontSuperior CooldownTankbusterDecaySilence WaveTorment PulseTranscendent CooldownEthereal Shift

#6

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

"Goo hits harder than you think, doesn't it?" The 1st build in the "Concerns of The Deep" series, made for beginners and for fun. They are not aimed to be the most meta builds. This one is oriented around Puddle Punch (3), melee and your gun. You'll be punching anyone in your way! Feel free to join the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5

52,0753/10/2026

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Close QuartersMystic BurstMelee LifestealExtra ChargeMystic ExpansionRecharging Rush

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsRebuttalExtra RegenHealing RiteReactive Barrier

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Battle VestSprint BootsEnduring SpeedMelee ChargeLifestrikeHollow PointBullet Resist ShredderRapid RechargeBallistic Enchantment

Survival

Spirit ShieldingBullet ResilienceSpirit ResilienceCounterspellMetal SkinDebuff ReducerDispel MagicDivine BarrierSpellbreakerPlated Armor

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Crushing FistsPoint BlankSlowing BulletsWeighted ShotsGreater ExpansionColossusJuggernautShadow Weave

Actives

Return FireMajestic LeapWarp StonePhantom StrikeUnstoppableKnockdownArctic BlastScourgeVortex WebFocus Lens

Debuffs

Weakening HeadshotToxic BulletsHunter's AuraCrippling HeadshotInhibitorSpirit StrikeSlowing HexSpirit SnatchDecayDisarming HexCursed Relic

Situational & Counters

High-Velocity RoundsFleetfootKinetic DashOpening RoundsBerserkerExpress ShotFrenzySilencerExtra StaminaHealing BoosterHealbaneRestorative LocketGuardian WardEnchanter's EmblemWeapon ShieldingStamina MasteryRescue BeamHealing NovaFortitudeWitchmailSiphon BulletsCheat DeathRusted BarrelCompress CooldownCold FrontSuperior CooldownTankbusterDecaySilence WaveTorment PulseTranscendent CooldownEthereal Shift

#7

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Goopin'

"Expelling goo!" The 5th build in the "Concerns of The Deep" series, made for beginners and for fun. They are not aimed to be the most meta builds. This one is oriented around Splatter (1). You'll be goopin' all over them and dealing huge damage! Extra Credit goes to VeMi! Feel free to join the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5

51,6615/6/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn his most basic playstyle: Splatter! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Splatter bounces once by default, and 3 times when fully upgraded. Always try to throw it in a way that'll make bounces hit your target for additional damage! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Viscous is one of the few characters to have an Alt-Fire (Right Click). It shoots a projectile with a short range that explodes. You can use it to poke your enemies around cover during laning phase!

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Mystic BurstHigh-Velocity RoundsOpening RoundsExtra StaminaArcane SurgeCompress Cooldown

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsExtra RegenHealing RiteRebuttalGuardian Ward

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Mystic ExpansionEnchanter's EmblemExtra SpiritImproved SpiritGreater ExpansionTankbuster

Survival - Mid-Game

HealbaneReactive BarrierMetal SkinSpirit ResilienceCounterspell

Choose your Mobility Option

Stamina MasteryWarp StoneVeil WalkerFortitudeMajestic LeapEnduring Speed

Survival - Late Game

IndomitableSpellbreakerDivine BarrierUnstoppableWitchmail

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Superior CooldownMystic ReverbBoundless SpiritEcho ShardSpirit BurnEscalating ExposureTranscendent Cooldown

Actives

Shadow WeaveAlchemical FireRescue BeamInfuserSpirit SapCold FrontSilence WaveVortex WebArctic BlastFocus Lens

Mystic Shot ‎& Express Shot

Mystic ShotExpress Shot

Mystic Shot and Express Shot are two items that can be bought instead of the gun items found in the build. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ They'll allow you to deal extra burst damage when using your Alt-Fire. This is typically used at the same time as Splatter to increase the burst potential.

Counter-Actives

Slowing HexDecayDisarming HexKnockdownCursed Relic

Optional & Situational

Recharging RushSpirit Shredder BulletsBallistic EnchantmentCultist SacrificeSpirit RendCrippling HeadshotSpiritual OverflowSprint BootsMelee LifestealSpirit LifestealDebuff ReducerSpirit ShieldingReturn FireWeapon ShieldingRestorative LocketDispel MagicBullet ResilienceHealing NovaJuggernautDiviner's KevlarGolden Goose EggRusted BarrelExtra ChargeSpirit StrikeMystic VulnerabilitySuppressorSpirit SnatchSurge of PowerEthereal ShiftScourge

#8

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Goopin'

"Expelling goo!" The 5th build in the "Concerns of The Deep" series, made for beginners and for fun. They are not aimed to be the most meta builds. This one is oriented around Splatter (1). You'll be goopin' all over them and dealing huge damage! Extra Credit goes to VeMi! Feel free to join the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5

51,0545/2/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn his most basic playstyle: Splatter! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Splatter is Viscous' 1st Ability. It's an arcing projectile that deals damage on impact, and bounces. Splatter bounces once by default, and 3 times at Tier 3 (Bounces deal 50/38/26% Damage). Always try to throw it in a way that'll make bounces hit your target for additional damage! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Viscous is one of the few characters to have an Alt-Fire (Right Click). It shoots a projectile that isn't affected by gravity, and explodes after a short distance or on impact. You can use it to poke your enemies around cover during laning phase!

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Mystic BurstHigh-Velocity RoundsOpening RoundsExtra StaminaArcane SurgeCompress Cooldown

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsExtra RegenHealing RiteRebuttalGuardian Ward

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Mystic ExpansionEnchanter's EmblemExtra SpiritImproved SpiritGreater ExpansionTankbuster

Survival - Mid-Game

HealbaneReactive BarrierMetal SkinSpirit ResilienceCounterspell

Choose your Mobility Option

Stamina MasteryWarp StoneVeil WalkerFortitudeMajestic LeapEnduring Speed

Survival - Late Game

IndomitableSpellbreakerDivine BarrierUnstoppableWitchmail

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Superior CooldownMystic ReverbEcho ShardBoundless SpiritSpirit BurnEscalating ExposureTranscendent Cooldown

Actives

Restorative LocketRescue BeamInfuserSpirit SapCold FrontSilence WaveVortex WebArctic BlastFocus LensAlchemical Fire

Mystic Shot ‎& Express Shot

Mystic ShotExpress Shot

Mystic Shot and Express Shot are two items that can be bought instead of the gun items found in the build. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ They'll allow you to deal extra burst damage when using your Alt-Fire. This is typically used at the same time as Splatter to increase the burst potential.

Counter-Actives

Slowing HexDecayDisarming HexKnockdownCursed Relic

Optional & Situational

Recharging RushSpirit Shredder BulletsBallistic EnchantmentCultist SacrificeSpirit RendShadow WeaveCrippling HeadshotSprint BootsMelee LifestealSpirit LifestealDebuff ReducerSpirit ShieldingWeapon ShieldingReturn FireDispel MagicBullet ResilienceHealing NovaJuggernautDiviner's KevlarGolden Goose EggRusted BarrelExtra ChargeSpirit StrikeMystic VulnerabilitySuppressorSpirit SnatchSurge of PowerEthereal ShiftScourge

#9

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Goopin'

"Expelling goo!" The 5th build in the "Concerns of The Deep" series, made for beginners and for fun. They are not aimed to be the most meta builds. This one is oriented around Splatter (1). You'll be goopin' all over them and dealing huge damage! Extra Credit goes to VeMi! Feel free to join the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5

50,2594/16/2026

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Mystic BurstExtra StaminaArcane SurgeMystic ExpansionCompress CooldownEnchanter's Emblem

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsExtra RegenHealing RiteRebuttalSpirit Sap

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Extra SpiritImproved SpiritMystic ShotTankbusterStamina MasteryGreater ExpansionSuperior CooldownEcho ShardBoundless SpiritMystic Reverb

Survival

Spirit ShieldingBullet ResilienceSpirit ResilienceReactive BarrierGuardian WardDebuff ReducerCounterspellMetal SkinDivine BarrierSpellbreaker

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Transcendent CooldownInfuserSpirit BurnMystic VulnerabilityEscalating ExposureWitchmailJuggernaut

Actives

Warp StoneMajestic LeapRescue BeamCold FrontDecaySilence WaveVortex WebArctic BlastScourgeCursed Relic

Situational & Counters

Golden Goose EggRecharging RushSpirit Shredder BulletsSpirit RendBallistic EnchantmentExpress ShotAlchemical FireCultist SacrificeCrippling HeadshotShadow WeaveSprint BootsEnduring SpeedMelee LifestealSpirit LifestealRestorative LocketHealbaneWeapon ShieldingReturn FireHealing NovaDispel MagicDiviner's KevlarExtra ChargeSpirit StrikeRusted BarrelSlowing HexSuppressorSpirit SnatchSurge of PowerKnockdownDisarming HexEthereal ShiftFocus Lens

#10

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

"Goo hits harder than you think, doesn't it?" The 1st build in the "Concerns of The Deep" series, made for beginners and for fun. They are not aimed to be the most meta builds. This one is oriented around Puddle Punch (3), melee and your gun. You'll be punching anyone in your way! Feel free to join the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5

49,4043/8/2026

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Mystic BurstClose QuartersMelee LifestealExtra ChargeMystic ExpansionRecharging Rush

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsRebuttalExtra RegenHealing RiteReactive Barrier

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Battle VestSprint BootsEnduring SpeedMelee ChargeLifestrikeHollow PointBullet Resist ShredderRapid RechargeBallistic Enchantment

Survival

Spirit ShieldingBullet ResilienceSpirit ResilienceCounterspellMetal SkinDebuff ReducerDispel MagicDivine BarrierSpellbreakerPlated Armor

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Crushing FistsPoint BlankSlowing BulletsWeighted ShotsGreater ExpansionColossusJuggernautShadow Weave

Actives

Return FireMajestic LeapWarp StonePhantom StrikeUnstoppableKnockdownArctic BlastScourgeVortex WebFocus Lens

Debuffs

Weakening HeadshotToxic BulletsHunter's AuraCrippling HeadshotInhibitorSpirit StrikeSlowing HexSpirit SnatchDecayDisarming HexCursed Relic

Situational & Counters

High-Velocity RoundsFleetfootKinetic DashOpening RoundsBerserkerExpress ShotFrenzySilencerExtra StaminaHealing BoosterHealbaneRestorative LocketGuardian WardEnchanter's EmblemWeapon ShieldingStamina MasteryRescue BeamHealing NovaFortitudeWitchmailSiphon BulletsCheat DeathRusted BarrelCompress CooldownCold FrontSuperior CooldownTankbusterDecaySilence WaveTorment PulseTranscendent CooldownEthereal Shift