McGinnis build guide
by PiggyVersion 16Updated Aug 18, 2026Guide #591163
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Wall into max ult or heal max heal gets more value later into the game because of the max hp%
1L-R
Author's category · 7 items · Play aggro with wall + int mag + shred from rusted
Intensifying Magazine
Best lane item for mcginnis (Fight when you have this + wall)
Rusted Barrel
Extra Stamina
Arcane Surge
Built from Extra Stamina
For ult + heals + turrets
Extra Charge
you have 1 turret so this is basicly CDR
Heroic Aura
You want atleast 1 heroic on each team, can go random 1.6ks if needed istead
Slowing Hex
2Miscoptional
Author's category · 4 items
Monster Rounds
Extra Regen
Grit
3CORE
Author's category · 6 items · Buy anti stun if need
Healbane
more debuffs (can buy another 1.6k green)
Stamina Mastery
Built from Extra Stamina
arcane + stam feels really good, mega good if you have above average movement
Mystic Vulnerability
shred is good
4ANTI STUNoptional
Author's category · 2 items
Unstoppable
In general a better item than indom but alot better vs MASSIVE AMMOUNTS OF CC
Indomitable
Good vs 1 instance of CC so you have protection all the time during ult
5UTILoptional
Author's category · 6 items
Alchemical Fire
Healing Nova
Knockdown
6CHONKoptional
Author's category · 6 items
Reactive Barrier
Built from Grit
Spirit Shielding
Built from Grit
Weapon Shielding
Built from Grit
7RANDOM LATEGAME ITEMSoptional
Author's category · 11 items · NOTES - 12 BOONS = MAX WALL - 21 BOONS = MAX ULT - 28 BOONS = MAX HEAL
Superior Duration
Built from Duration Extender
good for all ur debuffs
Scourge
OP
Echo Shard
8GUN ITEMSoptional
Author's category · 10 items
Active Reload
Titanic Magazine
Weakening Headshot
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Mini TurretMini Turret | Mini Turret: Ability unlocked, step 3 | Mini Turret: 1 AP upgrade, step 6 | Mini Turret: 2 AP upgrade, step 7 |
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Mystic Expansion
Mega range on ult
Suppressor
debuff
Escalating Exposure
Built from Mystic Vulnerability
best damage amp for ginnis (can buy echo on wall instead)
Duration Extender
Longer ults
Mystic Slow
Mega slow people in ult
Disarming Hex
Built from Rusted Barrel
Silence Wave
Warp Stone
Warp is a must or you go stam mastery instead
Counterspell
Dispel Magic
Greater Expansion
Built from Mystic Expansion
Lightning Scroll
Built from Mystic Slow
Spirit Burn
Divine Barrier
Diviner's Kevlar
Healing Tempo
Refresher
Rapid Recharge
Built from Extra Charge
Hollow Point
Escalating Resilience
Tesla Bullets
Capacitor
Built from Tesla Bullets
Silencer
Crippling Headshot
Built from Weakening Headshot
Lucky Shot
Medicinal SpecterMedicinal Specter | Medicinal Specter: Ability unlocked, step 2 | Medicinal Specter: 1 AP upgrade, step 10 | Medicinal Specter: 2 AP upgrade, step 15 | Medicinal Specter: 5 AP upgrade, step 16 |
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Spectral WallSpectral Wall | Spectral Wall: Ability unlocked, step 1 | Spectral Wall: 1 AP upgrade, step 5 | Spectral Wall: 2 AP upgrade, step 8 | Spectral Wall: 5 AP upgrade, step 9 |
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Heavy BarrageHeavy Barrage | Heavy Barrage: Ability unlocked, step 4 | Heavy Barrage: 1 AP upgrade, step 11 | Heavy Barrage: 2 AP upgrade, step 12 | Heavy Barrage: 5 AP upgrade, step 13 |
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Unlock1 / 2 / 5 AP upgrade costOrder only; no timings
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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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