Viscous build guide
by DecxmberVersion 3Updated Jul 24, 2026Guide #711180
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Spirit Ball build with sum support
1Early game
Game stage · 7 items · NOT L-R
Mystic Burst
Good early burst
Extra Spirit
Cant go wrong with extra spirit
Close Quarters
Combo alt fire + splatter=nice burst
Mystic Expansion
Bigger goo is always good
Healbane
Works very well with goo balls
Improved Spirit
Built from Extra Spirit
Start lobbing early game bombs
Tankbuster
Built from Mystic Burst
You go from tossing bombs to mini nukes now
2Early Game Greensoptional
Author's category · 7 items
Extra Regen
Can't go wrong with this item
Healing Rite
Really good if you wanna be more of a support early
Guardian Ward
Amazing early item for the support route
3Mid game
Game stage · 6 items · NOT L-R
Rescue Beam
Built from Healing Rite
Combo with your 2 & teammates will love you + Good Green invest
Boundless Spirit
Built from Improved Spirit
Start lobbing NUKES
Spirit Burn
Makes your nukes hurt even more
4Good Purplesoptional
Author's category · 5 items
Disarming Hex
Very good counter item against gun heavy heroes
Silence Wave
SILENCE THEM
Knockdown
Perfect counter item for heroes like Seven, Grey Talon, Vindicta
5Late game
Game stage · 6 items · NOT L-R
Vortex Web
Built from Slowing Hex
VERY annoying item if you know how to use it, vortex + goo balls
Transcendent Cooldown
Built from Superior Cooldown
Keeps your actives and goo balls up at all times
Escalating Exposure
6Sillyoptional
Author's category · 5 items · If ur feelin creepy
Melee Charge
If you wanna goo punch this is for you
Crushing Fists
Built from Melee Charge
Start knockin people out
Shadow Weave
Pop Shadow Weave + Sneak up on someone=BLOW THEM UP
7GREAT ITEMSoptional
Author's category · 11 items
Plated Armor
FANTASTIC item against gun heavy heroes
Indomitable
Gives you a free barrier + a 20% CD reduction
Witchmail
Amazing Spirit Resist item + the CD reduction is helpful
8secret
Author's category · 1 items · ...
Magic Carpet
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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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Spirit Shielding
Amazing early item against spirit heavy lanes
Enchanter's Emblem
Another all around solid item
Trophy Collector
Weapon Shielding
Mystic Reverb
Trap them in your goo + really good lifesteal
Echo Shard
I imbue my 2 for myself and my team
Superior Cooldown
Decay
Really good anti-heal
Slowing Hex
Hex + Goo ball
Makes your goo nukes hurt even more
Cursed Relic
Perfect item for shutting down carries
Scourge
Pop scourage with your ult or apply it to a teammate
Divine Barrier
Built from Guardian Ward
AMAZING Support item
Veil Walker
very silly item
Cheat Death
This item makes you very annoying
Spellbreaker
Great Spirit Resist + Great Debuff Resist
Ethereal Shift
Solid item. Great stats across the board
Colossus
BECOME A TANK
Warp Stone
Great movement item
Dispel Magic
Good against heroes like Mirage, Infernus, Warden
Counterspell
PLEASE BUY THIS ITEM MORE, Great against Lash, Pocket
Stamina Mastery
If you feel you need the extra stam I won't judge you
Phantom Strike
Pop your ult and latch onto them
The CubeThe Cube | The Cube: Ability unlocked, step 2 | The Cube: 1 AP upgrade, step 7 | The Cube: 2 AP upgrade, step 9 | 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 14 | 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 10 | Goo Ball: 2 AP upgrade, step 12 | Goo Ball: 5 AP upgrade, step 13 |
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