Drifter build guide
by mousetrapVersion 25Updated Jul 31, 2026Guide #550358
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max rend when ahead max 2 when behind smiles
1Early game
Game stage · 11 items · buy greens when needed here get sup duration earlier than 4.8k green if you can
Melee Lifesteal
Stalker
Spirit Strike
Trophy Collector
if you roam this item is pro
Bullet Resist Shredder
Grit
Extra Health
Fortitude
Built from Extra Health
i prefer life strike with how i play
Hunter's Aura
Toxic Bullets
when you get this you are at your strongest imo go kill people
Spirit Snatch
Built from Spirit Strike
2not l-r
Author's category · 11 items
Melee Charge
Quicksilver Reload
Superior Duration
needed
3green
Author's category · 8 items
Plated Armor
dont let gun carry get fed enough to need this go kill them
Inhibitor
if no one else will buy it get this but id rather a hero with better build up buys it
Cheat Death
bad item but if you int a lot or have a good support with beam you can get value
4Category 4optional
Author's category · 7 items
Rebuttal
very good with the playstyle this build uses of being close
Healing Rite
this item is really good amazing for invading jungle and lane heal allows you to take sinners for free
Extra Regen
i prefer healing rite but this item is also really good
5favorite itemoptional
Author's category · 1 items
Lifestrike
Built from Melee Lifesteal
6Category 4optional
Author's category · 2 items
Enduring Speed
Scourge
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RendRend | Rend: Ability unlocked, step 2 | Rend: 1 AP upgrade, step 5 | Rend: 2 AP upgrade, step 6 | Rend: 5 AP upgrade, step 9 |
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Reactive Barrier
Built from Grit
Spirit Burn
Mercurial Magnum
Built from Quicksilver Reload
Spiritual Overflow
Siphon Bullets
Indomitable
Built from Reactive Barrier
Arctic Blast
Crippling Headshot
Colossus
Built from Extra Health
Phantom Strike
please dont need this to chase people down but if you cant this item is really good
Warp Stone
its warpstone this item is insanely good
Metal Skin
Vampiric Burst
buy if giga fedb
Bullet Lifesteal
Battle Vest
bad lane into gun
Enchanter's Emblem
bad lane into spirit
Lightning Scroll
BUY IF METRO
Stalker's MarkStalker's Mark | Stalker's Mark: Ability unlocked, step 3 | Stalker's Mark: 1 AP upgrade, step 7 | Stalker's Mark: 2 AP upgrade, step 8 | Stalker's Mark: 5 AP upgrade, step 12 |
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BloodscentBloodscent | Bloodscent: Ability unlocked, step 1 | Bloodscent: 1 AP upgrade, step 10 | Bloodscent: 2 AP upgrade, step 11 | Bloodscent: 5 AP upgrade, step 13 |
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Eternal NightEternal Night | Eternal Night: Ability unlocked, step 4 | Eternal Night: 1 AP upgrade, step 14 | Eternal Night: 2 AP upgrade, step 15 | Eternal Night: 5 AP upgrade, step 16 |
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Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings
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