Viscous build guide
by Fiendish FrogVersion 26Updated May 6, 2026Guide #579197
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Ball and Punch max feel a little lackluster right now, so this is a Splatter/Cube build inspired by Irezumi. Optional Ball pivot late game, depending on the vibes.
1Lane Start
Author's category · 4 items · Swap Enchanter's as needed
Monster Rounds
Sell later if needed
Mystic Burst
Mystic Expansion
Enchanter's Emblem
Skip if you picked up Healbane or Reactive. Can delay a little
2Early Optionsoptional
Author's category · 4 items · Don't sleep on counters
Healing Rite
Just buy if you need it
Healbane
Everything on this item is relevant
Reactive Barrier
Scales absurdly well
3Early game
Game stage · 3 items · Spirit 4800
Mystic Shot
Improved Spirit
Lets you proc Burst on Mystic Shot
Arcane Surge
Splatter but also Cube and Ball
4Mid game
Game stage · 3 items · Keeps your burst online
Compress Cooldown
Tankbuster
Built from Mystic Burst
Mystic Reverb
5Vitality T3s
Author's category · 5 items · At least 1 for your 4800. Maybe 2
Spirit Resilience
Dispel Magic
Mandatory against silences. Also just generally strong
Warp Stone
Mostly for escape artistry, but doubles for Ball hits
6Late game
Game stage · 3 items · Round out your damage
Greater Expansion
Built from Mystic Expansion
Basically a damage item
Superior Cooldown
Built from Compress Cooldown
Boundless Spirit
Built from Improved Spirit
Early Boundless really helps keep your burst alive in the midgame
7Splatter Finishoptional
Author's category · 3 items · CDR good
Transcendent Cooldown
Built from Superior Cooldown
Spirit Burn
Swappable if you want, but I've found this to be strong damage, especially with Transcendent
Echo Shard
Could also be on Cube
8Ball Finishoptional
Author's category · 5 items · Ball max at 30k. Duration is important
Duration Extender
I always buy at max Ball as long as I have the slot
Superior Duration
Built from Duration Extender
Strong with Spirit Burn, Scourge, Phantom Strike
Scourge
Basically anti tank tech
9Late Optionsoptional
Author's category · 3 items · Good for Ball
Plated Armor
Witchmail
Unstoppable
Mostly here for Dynamo
Categories appear in the author's order. Only the editor's default Early, Mid and Late sections are marked as game stages; the author's own categories keep their names. “Built from” links come from the game's item recipes.
SplatterSplatter | Splatter: Ability unlocked, step 1 | Splatter: 1 AP upgrade, step 5 | Splatter: 2 AP upgrade, step 6 | Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 7 |
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Suppressor
Metal Skin
Rescue Beam
Built from Healing Rite
Diviner's Kevlar
Phantom Strike
Flying ults and/or problem M1s
The CubeThe Cube | The Cube: Ability unlocked, step 2 | The Cube: 1 AP upgrade, step 10 | The Cube: 2 AP upgrade, step 11 | The Cube: 5 AP upgrade, step 12 |
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Puddle PunchPuddle Punch | Puddle Punch: Ability unlocked, step 3 | Puddle Punch: 1 AP upgrade, step 8 | Puddle Punch: 2 AP upgrade, step 15 | Puddle Punch: 5 AP upgrade, step 16 |
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Goo BallGoo Ball | Goo Ball: Ability unlocked, step 4 | Goo Ball: 1 AP upgrade, step 9 | Goo Ball: 2 AP upgrade, step 13 | Goo Ball: 5 AP upgrade, step 14 |
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Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings
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