Billy build guide
by AjayVersion 28Updated May 11, 2026Guide #457273
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solo queue damage focused build
1Early/Lane
Author's category · 6 items · sell MR late
Monster Rounds
if needed
Melee Lifesteal
Close Quarters
Extra Health
Stalker
Spirit Strike
2Core
Author's category · 3 items
Point Blank
Built from Close Quarters
Applies to bashdown now
Melee Charge
Timed with 5 AP Bashdown. skip if team doesn't need your damage.
Spirit Snatch
Built from Spirit Strike
skippable if team doesn't have much spirit AOE spam
3green spike options, before coreoptional
Author's category · 6 items
Battle Vest
Enchanter's Emblem
Reactive Barrier
44.8k spirit optionsoptional
Author's category · 4 items
Rapid Recharge
Finish this eventually even if you don't buy it for spike
Greater Expansion
Bullet Resist Shredder
default 1600 buy to finish spike
5Tank
Author's category · 4 items · buy whenever
Spirit Resilience
Item is very nerfed but it's probably still the best generic tank item
Escalating Resilience
Colossus
Built from Extra Health
this sucks vs curse or execute heroes. skip for better tank options
6Mid-late optionsoptional
Author's category · 6 items
Vortex Web
Built from Slowing Hex
upgrade from slowing hex that sets up for big ults
Crushing Fists
Built from Melee Charge
Juggernaut
Built from Enduring Speed
7Gun itemsoptional
Author's category · 6 items
Weighted Shots
Highest damage
Alchemical Fire
midboss shred
Heroic Aura
Probably the most consistent item for this slot. You will usually have at least someone with you that wants the buffs.
8Green counterbuysoptional
Author's category · 6 items
Spellbreaker
Plated Armor
Dispel Magic
9Lategame 6.4ksoptional
Author's category · 10 items
Crippling Headshot
Capacitor
Silencer
Procs off of bashdown
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BashdownBashdown | Bashdown: Ability unlocked, step 1 | Bashdown: 1 AP upgrade, step 7 | Bashdown: 2 AP upgrade, step 8 | Bashdown: 5 AP upgrade, step 9 |
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Return Fire
Restorative Locket
Enduring Speed
Buy either this or warp stone. Probably don't need both unless you're playing against a warden or something.
Slowing Hex
Most games your spike will just be this paired with snatch
Warp Stone
Positioning for ult + disengage tool
Silence Wave
Decay
Phantom Strike
Toxic Bullets
Generic antiheal answer
Hunter's Aura
Decent buy if you find yourself 1v1ing m1s often. Blasted no longer has fire rate slow so you'd need to get it from here.
Slowing Bullets
Opposing team has noclip enabled heroes
Metal Skin
Counterspell
Unstoppable
Ethereal Shift
Refresher
Inhibitor
Diviner's Kevlar
Leech
Siphon Bullets
Divine Barrier
Rising RamRising Ram | Rising Ram: Ability unlocked, step 4 | Rising Ram: 1 AP upgrade, step 10 | Rising Ram: 2 AP upgrade, step 15 | Rising Ram: 5 AP upgrade, step 16 |
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BlastedBlasted | Blasted: Ability unlocked, step 2 | Blasted: 1 AP upgrade, step 3 | Blasted: 2 AP upgrade, step 6 | Blasted: 5 AP upgrade, step 12 |
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Chain GangChain Gang | Chain Gang: Ability unlocked, step 5 | Chain Gang: 1 AP upgrade, step 11 | Chain Gang: 2 AP upgrade, step 13 | Chain Gang: 5 AP upgrade, step 14 |
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