Viscous build guide
by GreenswampyVersion 1Updated Jun 22, 2026Guide #695162
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1Lane Start
Author's category · 8 items · Swap Enchanter's as needed
Monster Rounds
Sell later if needed
Mystic Burst
Mystic Expansion
Arcane Surge
Splatter but also Cube and Ball
Improved Spirit
Lets you proc Burst on Mystic Shot
Mystic Shot
Restorative Locket
Enchanter's Emblem
Skip if you picked up Healbane or Reactive. Can delay a little
2optional
Author's category · 3 items
Extra Regen
Healing Rite
Just buy if you need it
Reactive Barrier
Scales absurdly well
3Early game
Game stage · 6 items · Spirit 4800
Healbane
Everything on this item is relevant
Compress Cooldown
Tankbuster
Built from Mystic Burst
4Vitality T3soptional
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
5Late game
Game stage · 4 items
Spirit Burn
Swappable if you want, but I've found this to be strong damage, especially with Transcendent
Transcendent Cooldown
Built from Superior Cooldown
Mystic Reverb
6Ball Finishoptional
Author's category · 5 items · Ball max at 34k. 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
7Late Optionsoptional
Author's category · 3 items · Good for Ball
Plated Armor
Witchmail
Unstoppable
Mostly here for Dynamo
8optional
Author's category · 4 items
Guardian Ward
Divine Barrier
Built from Guardian Ward
Suppressor
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 8 |
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Boundless Spirit
Built from Improved Spirit
Early Boundless really helps keep your burst alive in the midgame
Greater Expansion
Built from Mystic Expansion
Basically a damage item
Superior Cooldown
Built from Compress Cooldown
Rescue Beam
Built from Healing Rite
Metal Skin
Echo Shard
Could also be on Cube
Diviner's Kevlar
Phantom Strike
Flying ults and/or problem M1s
Decay
The CubeThe Cube | The Cube: Ability unlocked, step 2 | The Cube: 1 AP upgrade, step 9 | The Cube: 2 AP upgrade, step 10 | The Cube: 5 AP upgrade, step 11 |
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Puddle PunchPuddle Punch | Puddle Punch: Ability unlocked, step 3 | Puddle Punch: 1 AP upgrade, step 7 | 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 12 | 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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