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 ShredderSlowing 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! Extra credit goes to Amba! Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

70,56010/4/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! The Concerns of the Deep are a set of 6 builds, created for Beginners and to enjoy various playstyles.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn a brawler-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! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Close QuartersExtra RegenMonster RoundsMelee LifestealHigh-Velocity RoundsExpress Shot

Lane Extras

Healing RiteRebuttalGritExtra HealthRusted Barrel

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Spirit StrikeSpirit SnatchMystic ExpansionExtra ChargeHealing BoosterLifestrikeMelee ChargeGreater ExpansionCompress CooldownRapid RechargeCrushing FistsSuperior Cooldown

Survival - Mid-Game

Weapon ShieldingSpirit ShieldingReactive BarrierHealbaneEnchanter's EmblemSpirit ResilienceCounterspellWarp StoneMetal SkinDispel Magic

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Transcendent CooldownTankbusterPhantom StrikeDiviner's KevlarWitchmailCursed RelicScourgeColossusSilencerInhibitorEcho Shard

Survival - Late Game

WitchmailIndomitableUnstoppablePlated ArmorSpellbreakerJuggernautDivine BarrierCheat DeathEthereal Shift

Counter Actives

Spirit SapSlowing HexDisarming HexKnockdownDecaySilence WaveFocus LensVortex WebCursed Relic

Optionals & Situationals

Headshot BoosterWeakening HeadshotOpening RoundsRecharging RushFleetfootSlowing BulletsMystic ShotKinetic DashHeroic AuraShadow WeaveHunter's AuraWeighted ShotsToxic BulletsPoint BlankBallistic EnchantmentHollow PointBerserkerCrippling HeadshotFrenzySpellslingerSprint BootsExtra StaminaBattle VestDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedReturn FireGuardian WardTrophy CollectorRestorative LocketRescue BeamStamina MasteryFortitudeBullet ResilienceHealing TempoMystic BurstBullet Resist ShredderCold FrontArcane SurgeTorment PulseBoundless SpiritSpirit BurnMystic ReverbArctic Blast

#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! Extra credit goes to Amba! Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

69,3829/24/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! The Concerns of the Deep are a set of 6 builds, created for Beginners and to enjoy various playstyles.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn a brawler-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! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Close QuartersExtra RegenMonster RoundsMelee LifestealHigh-Velocity RoundsExpress Shot

Lane Extras

Healing RiteRebuttalGritExtra HealthRusted Barrel

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Spirit StrikeSpirit SnatchMystic ExpansionExtra ChargeHealing BoosterLifestrikeMelee ChargeGreater ExpansionCompress CooldownRapid RechargeCrushing FistsSuperior Cooldown

Survival - Mid-Game

Weapon ShieldingSpirit ShieldingReactive BarrierHealbaneEnchanter's EmblemSpirit ResilienceCounterspellWarp StoneMetal SkinDispel Magic

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Transcendent CooldownTankbusterPhantom StrikeDiviner's KevlarWitchmailCursed RelicScourgeColossusSilencerInhibitorEcho Shard

Survival - Late Game

WitchmailIndomitableUnstoppablePlated ArmorSpellbreakerJuggernautDivine BarrierCheat DeathEthereal Shift

Counter Actives

Spirit SapSlowing HexDisarming HexKnockdownDecaySilence WaveFocus LensVortex WebCursed Relic

Optionals & Situationals

Headshot BoosterWeakening HeadshotOpening RoundsRecharging RushFleetfootSlowing BulletsMystic ShotKinetic DashHeroic AuraShadow WeaveHunter's AuraWeighted ShotsToxic BulletsPoint BlankBallistic EnchantmentHollow PointBerserkerCrippling HeadshotFrenzySpellslingerSprint BootsExtra StaminaBattle VestDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedReturn FireGuardian WardTrophy CollectorRestorative LocketRescue BeamStamina MasteryFortitudeBullet ResilienceHealing TempoMystic BurstBullet Resist ShredderCold FrontArcane SurgeTorment PulseBoundless SpiritSpirit BurnMystic ReverbArctic Blast

#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! Extra credit goes to Amba! Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

68,2269/3/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! The Concerns of the Deep are a set of 6 builds, created for Beginners and to enjoy various playstyles.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn a brawler-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! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Melee LifestealGritSpirit StrikeExtra ChargeMystic ExpansionSpirit Shielding

Lane Extras

Healing RiteExtra RegenRebuttalExtra HealthHeadshot Booster

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Melee ChargeSpirit SnatchLifestrikeBallistic EnchantmentCrushing FistsRapid RechargeCompress CooldownTankbusterGreater ExpansionSuperior Cooldown

Survival - Mid-Game

Weapon ShieldingReactive BarrierHealbaneBattle VestEnchanter's EmblemSpirit ResilienceCounterspellWarp StoneMetal SkinDispel Magic

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

WitchmailCursed RelicTranscendent CooldownScourgeColossusSilencerInhibitorPhantom StrikeEcho Shard

Survival - Late Game

WitchmailIndomitableUnstoppablePlated ArmorSpellbreakerJuggernautDivine BarrierCheat DeathEthereal Shift

Counter Actives

Rusted BarrelSpirit SapSlowing HexDisarming HexKnockdownDecaySilence WaveFocus LensVortex WebCursed Relic

Optionals & Situationals

Monster RoundsHigh-Velocity RoundsWeakening HeadshotOpening RoundsRecharging RushFleetfootSlowing BulletsMystic ShotKinetic DashHeroic AuraShadow WeaveHunter's AuraWeighted ShotsToxic BulletsPoint BlankExpress ShotHollow PointBerserkerCrippling HeadshotFrenzySpellslingerSprint BootsExtra StaminaHealing BoosterDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedReturn FireGuardian WardTrophy CollectorRestorative LocketRescue BeamStamina MasteryFortitudeBullet ResilienceHealing TempoMystic BurstBullet Resist ShredderCold FrontArcane SurgeTorment PulseBoundless SpiritSpirit BurnMystic ReverbArctic Blast

#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! Extra credit goes to Amba! Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

66,6498/13/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! The Concerns of the Deep are a set of 6 builds, created for Beginners and to enjoy various playstyles.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn a brawler-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! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Melee LifestealGritSpirit StrikeExtra ChargeMystic ExpansionMelee Charge

Lane Extras

Healing RiteExtra RegenRebuttalExtra HealthHeadshot Booster

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Spirit ShieldingSpirit SnatchLifestrikeBallistic EnchantmentCrushing FistsRapid RechargeCompress CooldownTankbusterGreater ExpansionSuperior Cooldown

Survival - Mid-Game

Weapon ShieldingReactive BarrierHealbaneBattle VestEnchanter's EmblemSpirit ResilienceCounterspellWarp StoneMetal SkinDispel Magic

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

WitchmailCursed RelicTranscendent CooldownScourgeColossusSilencerInhibitorPhantom StrikeEcho Shard

Survival - Late Game

WitchmailIndomitableUnstoppablePlated ArmorSpellbreakerJuggernautDivine BarrierCheat DeathEthereal Shift

Counter Actives

Rusted BarrelSpirit SapSlowing HexDisarming HexKnockdownDecaySilence WaveFocus LensVortex WebCursed Relic

Optionals & Situationals

Monster RoundsHigh-Velocity RoundsWeakening HeadshotOpening RoundsRecharging RushFleetfootSlowing BulletsMystic ShotKinetic DashHeroic AuraShadow WeaveHunter's AuraWeighted ShotsToxic BulletsPoint BlankExpress ShotHollow PointBerserkerCrippling HeadshotFrenzySpellslingerSprint BootsExtra StaminaHealing BoosterDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedReturn FireGuardian WardTrophy CollectorRestorative LocketRescue BeamStamina MasteryFortitudeBullet ResilienceHealing TempoMystic BurstBullet Resist ShredderCold FrontArcane SurgeTorment PulseBoundless SpiritSpirit BurnMystic ReverbArctic Blast

#6

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! Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

64,4759/24/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! The Concerns of the Deep are a set of 6 builds, created for Beginners and to enjoy various playstyles.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 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 twice 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! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ NOTE: After recent changes, Splatter might not be as effective anymore. Testing is ongoing. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Mystic BurstHigh-Velocity RoundsExpress ShotMystic ShotGritSpirit ShieldingSpirit StrikeMystic ExpansionSpirit SnatchVeil Walker

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsExtra RegenHealing RiteRebuttalMelee LifestealHealbaneWeapon ShieldingTrophy CollectorExtra ChargeRusted Barrel

Other Vitality Tier 3

Rescue BeamStamina MasteryWarp StoneDispel MagicFortitudeMajestic Leap

Survival - Mid-Game

Reactive BarrierEnchanter's EmblemMetal SkinSpirit ResilienceCounterspell

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

TankbusterMystic ReverbCompress CooldownSuperior CooldownTranscendent CooldownGreater Expansion

Survival - Late Game

IndomitableSpellbreakerDivine BarrierUnstoppableWitchmail

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Boundless SpiritSpirit BurnMelee ChargeCrushing FistsDiviner's KevlarSpiritual OverflowMystic VulnerabilityEscalating ExposureCrippling HeadshotInfuser

Actives

Phantom StrikeColossusReturn FireGuardian WardSpirit SapFocus LensCold FrontArctic BlastVortex WebScourge

Counter-Actives

Rusted BarrelSlowing HexDecayDisarming HexKnockdownSilence WaveCursed RelicEthereal Shift

Situationals & Optionals

Headshot BoosterRecharging RushSpirit ShredderOpening RoundsShadow WeaveBallistic EnchantmentCultist SacrificeSpirit RendAlchemical FireSprint BootsExtra StaminaSpirit LifestealDebuff ReducerRestorative LocketEnduring SpeedHealing NovaBullet ResilienceJuggernautGolden Goose EggExtra SpiritImproved SpiritArcane SurgeSuppressorSurge of PowerEcho Shard

#7

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! Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

64,1677/29/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! The Concerns of the Deep are a set of 6 builds, created for Beginners and to enjoy various playstyles.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn a brawler-type playstyle: Puddle Punching! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ NOTE: The build is undergoing various testing and adjustments. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 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! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Headshot BoosterMelee LifestealClose QuartersExtra ChargeRecharging RushMelee Charge

Lane Extras

Healing RiteExtra RegenRebuttalGritSpirit Strike

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Mystic ExpansionBattle VestLifestrikeSpirit SnatchBullet Resist ShredderCrushing FistsRapid RechargeBallistic EnchantmentGreater ExpansionSpellslinger

Survival - Mid-Game

HealbaneSpirit ShieldingWeapon ShieldingReactive BarrierEnchanter's EmblemSpirit ResilienceCounterspellWarp StoneMetal SkinDispel Magic

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

SilencerPhantom StrikeColossusTranscendent CooldownInhibitorSpiritual OverflowScourgeCrippling HeadshotGlass CannonSiphon BulletsFrenzyEcho Shard

Survival - Late Game

Plated ArmorJuggernautWitchmailUnstoppableSpellbreakerIndomitableDivine BarrierCheat DeathEthereal Shift

Alternative Items

Toxic BulletsPoint BlankWeighted ShotsHunter's AuraShadow WeaveHeroic Aura

Counter Actives

Rusted BarrelSpirit SapSlowing HexDisarming HexKnockdownDecaySilence WaveCursed RelicFocus LensVortex Web

Optionals & Situationals

Monster RoundsHigh-Velocity RoundsWeakening HeadshotOpening RoundsFleetfootSlowing BulletsMystic ShotKinetic DashExpress ShotHollow PointBerserkerSprint BootsExtra StaminaHealing BoosterDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedReturn FireGuardian WardTrophy CollectorRestorative LocketRescue BeamStamina MasteryFortitudeBullet ResilienceHealing TempoMystic BurstCompress CooldownCold FrontArcane SurgeSuperior CooldownTorment PulseTankbusterBoundless SpiritSpirit BurnMystic ReverbArctic Blast

#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! Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

63,4519/3/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! The Concerns of the Deep are a set of 6 builds, created for Beginners and to enjoy various playstyles.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 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 twice 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! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ NOTE: After recent changes, Splatter might not be as effective anymore. Testing is ongoing. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Headshot BoosterHigh-Velocity RoundsMystic BurstMystic ShotExpress ShotGritSpirit ShieldingExtra SpiritImproved SpiritCompress CooldownMystic Expansion

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsExtra RegenHealing RiteRebuttalMelee LifestealHealbaneWeapon ShieldingTrophy CollectorExtra ChargeRusted Barrel

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Veil WalkerSuperior CooldownTankbusterSpirit SnatchTranscendent CooldownBoundless Spirit

Survival - Mid-Game

Reactive BarrierEnchanter's EmblemMetal SkinSpirit ResilienceCounterspell

Other Vitality Tier 3

Rescue BeamStamina MasteryWarp StoneFortitudeMajestic LeapHealing Nova

Survival - Late Game

IndomitableSpellbreakerDivine BarrierUnstoppableWitchmail

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Greater ExpansionSpirit BurnMystic ReverbDiviner's KevlarEcho ShardMystic VulnerabilityEscalating ExposureCrippling HeadshotInfuserSpiritual Overflow

Actives

Phantom StrikeColossusReturn FireGuardian WardSpirit SapFocus LensCold FrontArctic BlastVortex WebScourge

Counter-Actives

Rusted BarrelSlowing HexDecayDisarming HexKnockdownSilence WaveCursed RelicEthereal Shift

Situationals & Optionals

Recharging RushSpirit ShredderOpening RoundsShadow WeaveBallistic EnchantmentCultist SacrificeSpirit RendAlchemical FireSprint BootsExtra StaminaSpirit LifestealDebuff ReducerRestorative LocketEnduring SpeedDispel MagicBullet ResilienceJuggernautGolden Goose EggSpirit StrikeArcane SurgeSuppressorSurge of Power

#9

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! Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

63,3227/29/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! The Concerns of the Deep are a set of 6 builds, created for Beginners and to enjoy various playstyles.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn a brawler-type playstyle: Puddle Punching! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ NOTE: The build is undergoing various testing and adjustments. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 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! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGame

Headshot BoosterMelee LifestealClose QuartersExtra ChargeRecharging RushMelee Charge

Lane Extras

Healing RiteExtra RegenRebuttalGritSpirit Strike

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Mystic ExpansionBattle VestLifestrikeSpirit SnatchCrushing FistsRapid RechargeBallistic EnchantmentGreater ExpansionSpellslinger

Survival - Mid-Game

HealbaneSpirit ShieldingWeapon ShieldingReactive BarrierEnchanter's EmblemSpirit ResilienceCounterspellWarp StoneMetal SkinDispel Magic

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

SilencerPhantom StrikeColossusTranscendent CooldownInhibitorSpiritual OverflowScourgeCrippling HeadshotGlass CannonSiphon BulletsFrenzyEcho Shard

Survival - Late Game

Plated ArmorJuggernautWitchmailUnstoppableSpellbreakerIndomitableDivine BarrierCheat DeathEthereal Shift

Alternative Items

Toxic BulletsPoint BlankWeighted ShotsHunter's AuraShadow WeaveHeroic Aura

Counter Actives

Rusted BarrelSpirit SapSlowing HexDisarming HexKnockdownDecaySilence WaveCursed RelicFocus LensVortex Web

Optionals & Situationals

Monster RoundsHigh-Velocity RoundsWeakening HeadshotOpening RoundsFleetfootSlowing BulletsMystic ShotKinetic DashExpress ShotHollow PointBerserkerSprint BootsExtra StaminaHealing BoosterDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedReturn FireGuardian WardTrophy CollectorRestorative LocketRescue BeamStamina MasteryFortitudeBullet ResilienceHealing TempoMystic BurstCompress CooldownBullet Resist ShredderCold FrontArcane SurgeSuperior CooldownTorment PulseTankbusterBoundless SpiritSpirit BurnMystic ReverbArctic Blast

#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!

63,2647/4/2026

Welcome to Deadlock! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ So you want to play Viscous but don't know where to start? This build will help you learn a brawler-type playstyle: Puddle Punching! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ DISCLAIMER: The build is undergoing various testing and adjustments. Expect it to not perform as good as usual. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 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

Headshot BoosterMelee LifestealClose QuartersExtra ChargeRecharging RushMelee Charge

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsHealing RiteExtra RegenRebuttalGrit

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Mystic ExpansionBattle VestLifestrikeSpirit StrikeRapid RechargeSpirit SnatchBallistic EnchantmentCrushing FistsHunter's AuraShadow WeaveGreater Expansion

Survival - Mid-Game

HealbaneSpirit ShieldingWeapon ShieldingReactive BarrierEnchanter's EmblemSpirit ResilienceCounterspellWarp StoneMetal SkinDispel Magic

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

ColossusPhantom StrikeScourgeGlass CannonCrippling HeadshotInhibitorSpellslingerFrenzy

Survival - Late Game

Plated ArmorJuggernautWitchmailUnstoppableSpellbreakerIndomitableDivine BarrierCheat DeathEthereal Shift

Counter Actives

Rusted BarrelSpirit SapSlowing HexReturn FireDisarming HexKnockdownDecaySilence WaveCursed RelicVortex WebFocus Lens

Optionals & Situationals

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