Viscous build guide
by glorp :›Version 40Updated Oct 7, 2026Guide #749131
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How to use: Apply Spirit Burn constantly after Applying Spirit Snatch through constant puddle punches and Splatters. Credit to Headshotterer, Felgorn, Lhzz623 for some inspiration
1Early game
Game stage · 9 items · Prio L -> R | No strict order first 5 items, can delay or buy any of them earlier. Can skip/delay Slowing Hex per situation. Sprint from Boots and Hex used for box running. Choose Grit Upgrade later.
High-Velocity Rounds
Spam Alt fire in lane
Sprint Boots
Used to box farm
Trophy Collector
Built from Sprint Boots
2Hard Laneoptional
Author's category · 3 items
Extra Regen
Close Quarters
Monster Rounds
3Core
Author's category · 11 items · Prio L -> R | Can mix it up, but be smart about tempo and slots. Try not to sell unless its Spirit Burn. Get Mystic Vuln. if trouble proccing Spirit Burn.
Extra Charge
Enchanter's Emblem
Weapon Shielding
Built from Grit
Can get Spirit or Guardian Ward instead
4No Order
Author's category · 11 items · Get what you feel is best. Best items L->R
Witchmail
Guardian Ward
Built from Grit
Remember to use for sinners/move speed for boxes.
Divine Barrier
Built from Guardian Ward
OP item
5Sell Order for Slots: ------> Monster Rounds, Extra Regen, Close Quarters, Grit, Sprint Boots, Melee Lifesteal, Healbane, Enchanter's Emblem, X Shielding, Slowing Hex, Express Shot, Healing Booster, Mystic Shot, Trophy Collector
Author's category · 0 items
No items listed.
6Counter/Damageoptional
Author's category · 10 items · I sometimes add/replace items above with these.
Duration Extender
Rusted Barrel
Spirit Sap
7Sustainoptional
Author's category · 15 items · Same here, I sometimes add/replace items above with these to adjust or switch up playstyle
Spirit Shielding
Built from Grit
If you're getting nuked by Spirit. I sometimes get this and Healbane, or Replace Healbane with this
Healbane
Healing Booster
Built from Extra Regen
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 2 | Splatter: 2 AP upgrade, step 5 | Splatter: 5 AP upgrade, step 10 |
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Mystic Shot
Express Shot
Built from High-Velocity Rounds
Grit
For sinners and later upgrade for Divine Barrier
Slowing Hex
Utility before Spirit Burn and mainly Sprint for boxes
Spirit Strike
Spirit Snatch
Built from Spirit Strike
Mystic Burst
Tankbuster
Built from Mystic Burst
Spirit Burn
Mystic Expansion
Greater Expansion
Built from Mystic Expansion
Melee Charge
Crushing Fists
Built from Melee Charge
They dont parry? Get this Late Game
Rapid Recharge
Built from Extra Charge
Phantom Strike
Improved Spirit
Boundless Spirit
Built from Improved Spirit
Mystic Reverb
If you have enough damage on your team, hold off on this. If you need to carry your team, definitely get this.
Mystic Vulnerability
Compress Cooldown
Superior Cooldown
Built from Compress Cooldown
Transcendent Cooldown
Built from Superior Cooldown
Arcane Surge
Knockdown
Superior Duration
Built from Duration Extender
Disarming Hex
Built from Rusted Barrel
Focus Lens
Built from Spirit Sap
Cursed Relic
Shadow Weave
Built from Sprint Boots
Can replace Healbane/Enchanters
Return Fire
Lifestrike
Metal Skin
Counterspell
Warp Stone
Rescue Beam
Indomitable
Diviner's Kevlar
Plated Armor
Juggernaut
Spellbreaker
Cheat Death
The CubeThe Cube | The Cube: Ability unlocked, step 3 | The Cube: 1 AP upgrade, step 11 | The Cube: 2 AP upgrade, step 12 | The Cube: 5 AP upgrade, step 13 |
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Puddle PunchPuddle Punch | Puddle Punch: Ability unlocked, step 4 | Puddle Punch: 1 AP upgrade, step 6 | Puddle Punch: 2 AP upgrade, step 8 | Puddle Punch: 5 AP upgrade, step 9 |
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Goo BallGoo Ball | Goo Ball: Ability unlocked, step 7 | Goo Ball: 1 AP upgrade, step 14 | Goo Ball: 2 AP upgrade, step 15 | Goo Ball: 5 AP upgrade, step 16 |
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Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings
Current patch: the Oct 5, 2026 update, Oct 5, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC to today · ranked and unranked · all match average ranks
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