Deadlock Pocket build guide

Guide to make the best Pocket Build (Image via Valve)
Guide to make the best Pocket build (Image via Valve)

A Deadlock Pocket build is one of the simpler ones to do in the game. This character already has a set of amazing abilities that are both easy to understand and dangerous. Pocket has become one of the favorite characters amongst the Deadlock fanbase, and quite understandably so. It is undoubtedly one of the best-looking characters in the game.

This article mentions all the items you can buy from The Curiosity Shop to make the best Deadlock Pocket build possible.

Note: This article is subjective and solely based on the writer's opinions. The values and abilities mentioned in this guide are valid as of the major patch dated September 12, 2024. Things are likely to change with the title's official public release.


How to play Pocket in Deadlock? All abilities explored

Pocket in Deadlock (Image via Valve)
Pocket in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

According to the in-game lore of Deadlock, Arin "Pocket" Fairfax is the eldest heir of the Fairfax Industries. He has been living underground since an assassination attempt on his 18th birthday, and is trying to resolve the internal politics of the company without letting anyone know.

He wields a close-ranged revolver. Here are all the abilities Pocket has:

  • Barrage: Can be channeled to launch 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. (Cooldown time is 30s)
  • Flying Cloak: Launches a sentient cloak that travels forward and damages enemies. (Cooldown time is 30s)
  • Enchanter's Satchel: Lets you escape into your suitcase. When the duration ends, it deals damage to nearby enemies. Duration can be ended early by performing any action. (Cooldown time is 16s)
  • Affliction: Applies damage over time to all enemies nearby. Affliction's damage is non-lethal and does not apply item procs. (Cooldown time is 120s)

Also read: How to make custom lobbies in Deadlock


Deadlock Pocket build: Best items

Items recommended for Deadlock Pocket Build (Image via Valve)
Items recommended for Deadlock Pocket Build (Image via Valve)

As mentioned before, the items for a Deadlock Pocket build would be quite straightforward, not featuring any situational items and luxuries. Here are the recommended items to buy for Pocket during the early, mid, and end game phase:

Early game

Here are the best items to start the match:

  • Close Quarters: +85 Bullet Shield Health.
  • Enduring Spirit: +75 Bonus Health, +8% Spirit Lifesteal, +4 Spirit Power.
  • Extra Spirit: +8 Spirit Power, +1 Health Regen, +35 Bonus Health.

Mid game

Pocket is all about dominating during the mid-game. You will be investing most of your Spirits during this phase. Here are the recommended items:

  • Berserker: +4 Ammo, +8% Bullet Resist.
  • Bullet Lifesteal: +28% Bullet Lifesteal, +75 Bonus Health.
  • Enduring Speed: +1.4m/s Move Speed, +2m/s Sprint Speed, +75 Bonus Health, +1.5 Health Regen.
  • Debuff Reducer: +75 Bonus Health, +6% Weapon Damage.
  • Bullet Resist Shredder: +100 Bonus Health, +5% Bullet Resist.
  • Improved Cooldown: +16% Cooldown Reduction, +1.5 Health Regen.
  • Quicksilver Reload: 50 Spirit Damage, 15% Fire Rate Bonus, 12s Max Frequency.
  • Point Blank: +15% Bullet Resist, +1 Stamina.
  • Warp Stone (Active): +20% Weapon Damage, +8 Spirit Power. Upon activation, 13m Teleport Range, +30% Bullet Resist (5s Duration).
  • Debuff Remover (Active): +125 Bonus Health, +20% Weapon Damage. Upon activation, +3m/s Movement Speed (3s Duration).
  • Superior Cooldown: +32% Imbued Ability Cooldown Reduction, +24% Non-Imbued Ability Cooldown Reduction, +4 Health Regen.
  • Ethereal Shift (Active): Upon activation, +14 Bonus Spirit Power, 10s Bonus Spirit Duration (3.5s Duration).

End game:

Here are all the expensive items for the Deadlock Pocket build that will help you during the end-game phase:

  • Glass Cannon: +70% Weapon Damage, +10% Fire Rate, +1 m/s Move Speed, -15% Max Health.
  • Frenzy: +12 Ammo, +30% Weapon Damage, +200 Bonus Health.
  • Crippling Headshot: +20% Weapon Damage, +10% Bullet Lifesteal, +10% Spirit Lifesteal.
  • Leech: +35% Spirit Lifesteal, +35% Bullet Lifesteal, +175 Bonus Health, +12 Spirit Power, +15% Weapon Damage.
  • Inhibitor: +25% Weapon Damage, +175 Bonus Health.

That concludes our list of all the items to make the best Deadlock Pocket build possible. Unlocking all of these items requires you to earn a lot of Spirits. Try to play safe and don't chase someone for kills. Rather, survive and eliminate NPCs and deal damage to opponents from a distance. Moreover, explore the indoor areas and break the crates for extra health and Spirits.


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