Abrams build guide
by Gaylord NelsonVersion 2Updated Apr 19, 2026Guide #594215
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Siphon their life
1Early game
Game stage · 10 items · L -> R
Extra Regen
Extra Stamina
Arcane Surge
Built from Extra Stamina
Mystic Expansion
Spirit Strike
Extra Spirit
Improved Spirit
Built from Extra Spirit
Spirit Lifesteal
Healbane
Healing Booster
Built from Extra Regen
2Defensive Optionsoptional
Author's category · 8 items
Healing Rite
Reactive Barrier
Dispel Magic
3Mid/Late Game
Author's category · 9 items
Duration Extender
Spirit Snatch
Built from Spirit Strike
Superior Duration
Built from Duration Extender
Scales Siphon Life duration, charge distance, and stun duration from ult
4Counter Itemsoptional
Author's category · 10 items
Phantom Strike
Knockdown
Slowing Hex
5End Gameoptional
Author's category · 10 items · Luxury buys when game isn't ending
Infuser
Built from Spirit Lifesteal
Transcendent Cooldown
Built from Superior Cooldown
Bullet Resilience
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.
Siphon LifeSiphon Life | Siphon Life: Ability unlocked, step 2 | Siphon Life: 1 AP upgrade, step 5 | Siphon Life: 2 AP upgrade, step 8 | Siphon Life: 5 AP upgrade, step 9 |
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Enchanter's Emblem
Counterspell
Debuff Reducer
Unstoppable
Built from Debuff Reducer
Majestic Leap
Use this for movement, but can also use it right after ult for a fast slam
Compress Cooldown
Superior Cooldown
Built from Compress Cooldown
Boundless Spirit
Built from Improved Spirit
Mystic Shot
Witchmail
No need for cooldown items when you have this
Greater Expansion
Built from Mystic Expansion
Suppressor
Cursed Relic
Ethereal Shift
Disarming Hex
Metal Skin
Plated Armor
A good anti-gun armor that can drastically reduce gunners' dps
Focus Lens
Scourge
Echo Shard
Silence Wave
Spirit Burn
Mystic Vulnerability
Escalating Exposure
Built from Mystic Vulnerability
Spirit Shredder
Shoulder ChargeShoulder Charge | Shoulder Charge: Ability unlocked, step 1 | Shoulder Charge: 1 AP upgrade, step 6 | Shoulder Charge: 2 AP upgrade, step 7 | Shoulder Charge: 5 AP upgrade, step 10 |
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Infernal ResilienceInfernal Resilience | Infernal Resilience: Ability unlocked, step 3 | Infernal Resilience: 1 AP upgrade, step 14 | Infernal Resilience: 2 AP upgrade, step 15 | Infernal Resilience: 5 AP upgrade, step 16 |
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Seismic ImpactSeismic Impact | Seismic Impact: Ability unlocked, step 4 | Seismic Impact: 1 AP upgrade, step 11 | Seismic Impact: 2 AP upgrade, step 12 | Seismic Impact: 5 AP upgrade, step 13 |
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Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings
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