Abrams build guide

zz's Punchbrams

by zzVersion 6Updated Jun 4, 2026Guide #650767

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Observed usage

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Published guide

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Author's notes

An efficient and annotated tank, sustain-based melee build. God I love punching people to death. Has 3 spare item slots for counterplay or to further your lead.

Item categories

1
Author's category · 6 items · lets see what this book can do
1. 1
  Extra Regen
  either this or melee lifesteal on first item
2. 2
  Close Quarters
  deal more damage close. reminder: weapon damage INCLUDES melee damage
3. 3
  Point Blank
  Built from Close Quarters
  spike in damage in close quarters
4. 4
  Melee Charge
  spike in punch damage. 2 + Punch = SPARKS
5. 5
  Lifestrike
6. 6
  Healing Booster
  Built from Extra Regen
  at this point you should have t2 infernal. increased punch lifesteal to 22%
2optional
Author's category · 4 items · for mickey lanes
1. 1
  Rebuttal
  burgerbox or anti-melee moves; item super scales post lane (urn)
2. 2
  Healing Rite
  immediate heal option
3. 3
  Grit
4. 4
3
Author's category · 6 items · core
1. 1
  Arcane Surge
  Built from Extra Stamina
  (1/2) optional spirit 4.8k item. this move is op on siphon damage, range, and uptime. doesnt hurt to get
2. 2
  Spirit Snatch
  (2/2) optional spirit 4.8k item. more melee dmg, more lifesteal, while taking their spirit res and spirit damage
3. 3
  Crushing Fists
  Built from Melee Charge
4optional
Author's category · 14 items · mid to late game options
1. 1
  Shadow Weave
2. 2
  Dispel Magic
  get rid of those god awful debuffs
3. 3
  Bullet Resilience
4. 4
5optional
Author's category · 17 items · archive
1. 1
  Mystic Expansion
  prio on siphon
2. 2
  Fleetfoot
  punch tech
3. 3
  Enduring Speed
  roamer
4. 4

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Published ability order

Published ability order: unlocks and upgrades in the author's order, one row per ability in slot order
Siphon LifeSiphon Life			Siphon Life: Ability unlocked, step 3								Siphon Life: 1 AP upgrade, step 11	Siphon Life: 2 AP upgrade, step 12	Siphon Life: 5 AP upgrade, step 13