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! Join the Viscous Discord: discord.gg/viscord

64,0187/29/2026

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

#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! 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

#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!

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

High-Velocity RoundsWeakening HeadshotOpening RoundsFleetfootSlowing BulletsMystic ShotKinetic DashExpress ShotToxic BulletsWeighted ShotsHollow PointBerserkerPoint BlankSpiritual OverflowSilencerSprint BootsExtra StaminaHealing BoosterDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedGuardian WardTrophy CollectorRestorative LocketRescue BeamStamina MasteryFortitudeBullet ResilienceHealing TempoSiphon BulletsMystic BurstCompress CooldownBullet Resist ShredderCold FrontArcane SurgeSuperior CooldownTorment PulseTankbusterEcho ShardBoundless SpiritSpirit BurnArctic BlastTranscendent CooldownMystic Reverb

#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

62,0126/30/2026

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

High-Velocity RoundsWeakening HeadshotOpening RoundsFleetfootSlowing BulletsMystic ShotKinetic DashExpress ShotToxic BulletsWeighted ShotsHollow PointBerserkerPoint BlankSpiritual OverflowSilencerSprint BootsExtra StaminaHealing BoosterDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedGuardian WardTrophy CollectorRestorative LocketRescue BeamStamina MasteryFortitudeBullet ResilienceHealing TempoSiphon BulletsMystic BurstCompress CooldownBullet Resist ShredderCold FrontArcane SurgeSuperior CooldownTorment PulseTankbusterEcho ShardBoundless SpiritSpirit BurnArctic BlastTranscendent CooldownMystic Reverb

#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

61,7676/25/2026

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: Puddle Punch is currently in a questionable spot. This build might or might not perform as good as it once used to, and is subject to change. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 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 BurstExtra RegenCompress CooldownMystic ExpansionMystic RegenerationSpirit Strike

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsHealing RiteRebuttalGritExtra Charge

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Recharging RushSuperior CooldownBallistic EnchantmentMelee LifestealLifestrikeHealing BoosterRadiant RegenerationTankbusterSpirit SnatchGreater ExpansionMelee ChargeCrushing Fists

Survival - Mid-Game

HealbaneSpirit ShieldingWeapon ShieldingReactive BarrierEnchanter's EmblemBattle VestSpirit ResilienceCounterspellWarp StoneMetal Skin

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Transcendent CooldownRapid RechargeColossusPhantom StrikeSpellslingerMystic ReverbSpiritual OverflowBoundless SpiritEcho ShardSpirit BurnInhibitorHealing Tempo

Survival - Late Game

Plated ArmorJuggernautWitchmailUnstoppableSpellbreakerIndomitableDivine BarrierCheat DeathEthereal Shift

Counter Actives

Rusted BarrelSpirit SapSlowing HexReturn FireDisarming HexKnockdownDecaySilence WaveCursed RelicVortex WebFocus Lens

Optionals & Situationals

Close QuartersHigh-Velocity RoundsWeakening HeadshotMystic ShotOpening RoundsFleetfootSlowing BulletsKinetic DashExpress ShotToxic BulletsPoint BlankWeighted ShotsShadow WeaveHunter's AuraHollow PointBerserkerSilencerCrippling HeadshotFrenzySprint BootsExtra StaminaDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedGuardian WardTrophy CollectorRestorative LocketRescue BeamStamina MasteryFortitudeDispel MagicBullet ResilienceSiphon BulletsBullet Resist ShredderCold FrontArcane SurgeTorment PulseArctic BlastScourge

#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! Feel free to join the Viscous Discord: https://discord.gg/jD3Cauw6n5

61,5985/26/2026

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: Puddle Punch is currently in a questionable spot. This build might or might not perform as good as it once used to, and is subject to change. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 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 BurstMonster RoundsSprint BootsTrophy CollectorHigh-Velocity RoundsMystic Expansion

Lane Extras

Extra RegenHealing RiteRebuttalGritExtra Charge

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Bullet Resist ShredderSpirit StrikeMystic ShotExpress ShotMelee LifestealLifestrikeMelee ChargeTankbusterHunter's AuraGreater ExpansionSpirit SnatchRapid Recharge

Survival - Mid-Game

HealbaneReactive BarrierSpirit ShieldingWeapon ShieldingWarp StoneRescue BeamMetal SkinSpirit ResilienceCounterspellDispel Magic

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

ColossusCrushing FistsBerserkerSpellslingerInhibitorSilencerPhantom StrikeCrippling HeadshotArctic BlastScourge

Survival - Late Game

IndomitableUnstoppableSpellbreakerPlated ArmorJuggernautWitchmailCheat DeathDivine BarrierEthereal Shift

Counter Actives

Rusted BarrelSpirit SapSlowing HexDisarming HexKnockdownDecaySilence WaveCursed RelicVortex WebFocus Lens

Optionals & Situationals

Close QuartersWeakening HeadshotOpening RoundsFleetfootRecharging RushSlowing BulletsKinetic DashToxic BulletsPoint BlankWeighted ShotsShadow WeaveBallistic EnchantmentHollow PointSpiritual OverflowFrenzyExtra StaminaReturn FireDebuff ReducerEnduring SpeedHealing BoosterGuardian WardEnchanter's EmblemBattle VestRestorative LocketStamina MasteryFortitudeBullet ResilienceHealing TempoSiphon BulletsCold FrontArcane SurgeCompress CooldownTorment PulseSuperior CooldownMystic ReverbBoundless SpiritEcho ShardSpirit BurnTranscendent CooldownMagic Carpet

#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

61,2418/1/2026

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

High-Velocity RoundsMystic BurstExpress ShotMystic ShotGritSpirit ShieldingExtra StaminaArcane SurgeCompress CooldownMystic Expansion

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsExtra RegenHealing RiteRebuttalMelee LifestealHealbaneWeapon ShieldingTrophy CollectorExtra ChargeRusted Barrel

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Veil WalkerTankbusterSuperior CooldownGreater ExpansionSpirit SnatchTranscendent Cooldown

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

Spirit BurnBoundless SpiritDiviner's KevlarMystic ReverbEcho 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 Shredder BulletsOpening RoundsShadow WeaveBallistic EnchantmentCultist SacrificeSpirit RendAlchemical FireSprint BootsSpirit LifestealDebuff ReducerRestorative LocketEnduring SpeedDispel MagicBullet ResilienceJuggernautExtra SpiritGolden Goose EggSpirit StrikeImproved SpiritSuppressorSurge of Power

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

60,6937/30/2026

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

High-Velocity RoundsMystic BurstExpress ShotMystic ShotGritSpirit ShieldingExtra StaminaArcane SurgeCompress CooldownMystic Expansion

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsExtra RegenHealing RiteRebuttalMelee LifestealHealbaneWeapon ShieldingTrophy CollectorExtra ChargeRusted Barrel

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Veil WalkerTankbusterSuperior CooldownGreater ExpansionSpirit SnatchMystic Reverb

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

Transcendent CooldownSpirit BurnBoundless SpiritDiviner'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 Shredder BulletsOpening RoundsShadow WeaveBallistic EnchantmentCultist SacrificeSpirit RendAlchemical FireSprint BootsSpirit LifestealDebuff ReducerRestorative LocketEnduring SpeedDispel MagicBullet ResilienceJuggernautExtra SpiritGolden Goose EggSpirit StrikeImproved SpiritSuppressorSurge of Power

#10

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

60,5357/29/2026

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 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

High-Velocity RoundsMystic BurstExpress ShotMystic ShotGritSpirit ShieldingExtra StaminaArcane SurgeCompress CooldownMystic Expansion

Lane Extras

Monster RoundsExtra RegenHealing RiteRebuttalMelee LifestealHealbaneWeapon ShieldingTrophy CollectorExtra ChargeRusted Barrel

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Rescue BeamTankbusterSuperior CooldownGreater ExpansionSpirit SnatchMystic Reverb

Survival - Mid-Game

Reactive BarrierEnchanter's EmblemMetal SkinSpirit ResilienceCounterspell

Other Vitality Tier 3

Stamina MasteryWarp StoneVeil WalkerFortitudeMajestic LeapHealing Nova

Survival - Late Game

IndomitableSpellbreakerDivine BarrierUnstoppableWitchmail

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

Transcendent CooldownBoundless SpiritDiviner's KevlarEcho ShardSpirit BurnMystic 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 Shredder BulletsOpening RoundsShadow WeaveBallistic EnchantmentCultist SacrificeSpirit RendAlchemical FireSprint BootsSpirit LifestealDebuff ReducerRestorative LocketEnduring SpeedDispel MagicBullet ResilienceJuggernautExtra SpiritGolden Goose EggSpirit StrikeImproved SpiritSuppressorSurge of Power

Viscous — Top 10 Builds

Flubber: The Sequel

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Punchin'

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Goopin'

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Goopin'

Concerns of The Deep? I'm Goopin'