Paradox build guide
by Tiny ThreatVersion 7Updated Aug 30, 2026Guide #787362
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general gun build and what i use as a top 7 para NA
1Early game
Game stage · 7 items
Headshot Booster
this or opening rounds (good against big targets for constant pressure)
High-Velocity Rounds
this or headshoot booster
Opening Rounds
Built from High-Velocity Rounds
Headhunter
Built from Headshot Booster
can go this b4 opening rounds
Trophy Collector
dont need this item but helps to be on tempo and roam
Veil Walker
op roam item
Slowing Hex
op item best 1600 in game, abuse side landers/ability escape char.
2optionals for earlyoptional
Author's category · 4 items
Monster Rounds
to push lane
Restorative Shot
buy to brawl i buy most games
Extra Regen
good for roaming and sustain
3Mid game
Game stage · 4 items
Hollow Point
Weakening Headshot
Duration Extender
some tech
4optional greens and othersoptional
Author's category · 11 items
Battle Vest
solid item againts gun dmg
Enchanter's Emblem
solid item against spirt dmg and cds
Debuff Reducer
good item for anti cc
5Late Game (real spikes)
Author's category · 5 items
Silencer
Op against spirit comps, still very good as no1 likes to be silenced (duration increases the effect)
Crippling Headshot
Built from Weakening Headshot
Very solid anti-defence item
Cursed Relic
I would buy sooner to stop gun carries/ any feed hero (buy after 1st 6k or 1st if you need)
66k defence and some tech
Author's category · 3 items
Plated Armor
to stop on-hit effects very dood to live
Phantom Strike
to stop flyers, engage/catch up and disarm
Juggernaut
good to live not as strong as plated but more use cases
7Counter build optionsoptional
Author's category · 7 items
Bullet Resist Shredder
good item for dmg +_bullet res
Disarming Hex
stop in the name of the law
Knockdown
good to interupt and BONK PPl
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Pulse GrenadePulse Grenade | Pulse Grenade: Ability unlocked, step 1 | Pulse Grenade: 1 AP upgrade, step 5 | Pulse Grenade: 2 AP upgrade, step 11 |
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Grit
not nesessary but could buy
Superior Duration
Built from Duration Extender
hear me out
Dispel Magic
Use if heavy cc lock down (ie. warden cage, vin tether. etc.)
Stamina Mastery
can get this dont need it in most games, good for running around (learn to IAD for best use)
Warp Stone
good get away tool, bonus gun resist
Spirit Resilience
only buy for HEAVY Spirit comps, not nesessary
Metal Skin
"Stop in the name of the law"
Counterspell
good use against burst dmg (ie. calico bombs, heavy spirat burt)[dont recommend for new players]
Compress Cooldown
Superior Cooldown
Built from Compress Cooldown
solid item dont need it but useful as a disruptor on the field (more pressence)
Siphon Bullets
good into tanky comps
Inhibitor
good for antiheal and dmg debuff (recomend toxic bullets b4 this item)
Toxic Bullets
buy intead of hollow point unless you are feed
Divine Barrier
i never buy this item but if you feel inclined to do so
Ethereal Shift
good against pick comps to live longer
Spellbreaker
Built from Debuff Reducer
good for heavy Spirit burst
| Pulse Grenade: 5 AP upgrade, step 16 |
Time WallTime Wall | Time Wall: Ability unlocked, step 3 | Time Wall: 1 AP upgrade, step 9 | Time Wall: 2 AP upgrade, step 10 | Time Wall: 5 AP upgrade, step 15 |
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Kinetic CarbineKinetic Carbine | Kinetic Carbine: Ability unlocked, step 2 | Kinetic Carbine: 1 AP upgrade, step 6 | Kinetic Carbine: 2 AP upgrade, step 7 | Kinetic Carbine: 5 AP upgrade, step 14 |
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Paradoxical SwapParadoxical Swap | Paradoxical Swap: Ability unlocked, step 4 | Paradoxical Swap: 1 AP upgrade, step 8 | Paradoxical Swap: 2 AP upgrade, step 12 | Paradoxical Swap: 5 AP upgrade, step 13 |
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Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings
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