Pocket build guide
by TheTOPGOOMBSVersion 1Updated Sep 27, 2026Guide #827445
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Barrage pocket is better then affliction pocket trust. This build is extremly simple feel free to build Left to right. You can rush gun spike instead of spirit spike if you prefer to just get get burst and resto shot before you do.
1L - r as flip
Author's category · 18 items · _____________Sell resto shot when slot locked_____Sell cold front for Ethereal Shift_____________
Restorative Shot
Mystic Burst
Cold Front
Mystic Expansion
2W greensoptional
Author's category · 4 items
Spirit Shielding
When enemy is high spirit burst, Lash, yamato, Appolo Ect.
Healbane
If early anti heal is needed
Enchanter's Emblem
3Ultra late
Author's category · 3 items · No order grab whats best
Transcendent Cooldown
Built from Superior Cooldown
Cheat Death
Lowkey not mandatory but extremly broken on this hero regardless
Greater Expansion
Built from Mystic Expansion
4Movment optionsoptional
Author's category · 3 items
Extra Stamina
Stamina Mastery
Built from Extra Stamina
Majestic Leap
Better then warpstone depending on enemy team comp. Solid in general get it if you prefer it.
5W gunoptional
Author's category · 4 items · Sell cultist for a t4 weapon item.
Spirit Lifesteal
Spiritual Overflow
Built from Spirit Lifesteal
Still best pocket gun item after nerfs
Spellslinger
Fastest damage output of all the gun options
6optional
Author's category · 1 items
Refresher
Busted item buy against victor or devine barriers.
7READ ANNOTATIONS! ^^^^^^^
Author's category · 0 items
No items listed.
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BarrageBarrage | Barrage: Ability unlocked, step 5 | Barrage: 1 AP upgrade, step 10 | Barrage: 2 AP upgrade, step 11 | Barrage: 5 AP upgrade, step 12 |
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Compress Cooldown
Monster Rounds
Rapid Rounds
Swift Striker
Built from Rapid Rounds
Cultist Sacrifice
Built from Monster Rounds
Warp Stone
Dispel Magic
Tankbuster
Built from Mystic Burst
Spirit Burn
Duration Extender
Superior Duration
Built from Duration Extender
Superior Cooldown
Built from Compress Cooldown
Ethereal Shift
Diviner's Kevlar
Restorative Locket
Probably the best 1600 pocket can buy
Crippling Headshot
Buy against tanky enemy teams
Flying CloakFlying Cloak | Flying Cloak: Ability unlocked, step 1 | Flying Cloak: 1 AP upgrade, step 2 | Flying Cloak: 2 AP upgrade, step 7 | Flying Cloak: 5 AP upgrade, step 9 |
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Enchanter's SatchelEnchanter's Satchel | Enchanter's Satchel: Ability unlocked, step 3 | Enchanter's Satchel: 1 AP upgrade, step 4 | Enchanter's Satchel: 2 AP upgrade, step 6 | Enchanter's Satchel: 5 AP upgrade, step 16 |
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AfflictionAffliction | Affliction: Ability unlocked, step 8 | Affliction: 1 AP upgrade, step 13 | Affliction: 2 AP upgrade, step 14 | Affliction: 5 AP upgrade, step 15 |
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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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