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Deadlock Build

Deadlock Paradox Build

Paradox
Sharky
Updated on Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026

Overview

This build was created by Sharky. To find it in game, search for "Mobalytics - Paradox by Sharky" (BuildID: 243325)

Paradox is a tough character that picks engagements by forcing fights and punishing poor positioning with Paradoxical Swap.

This build goes for high uptime and damage on Kinetic Carbine and forcing out of position players into harm's way. Paradox has a very strong early game to mid game and can snowball the game in her favor.

Early Game

  • Buy Headshot Booster first for increased headshot damage and lane pressure.

  • Pick up Restorative Shot or Healing Rite for lane sustain.

  • Buy Monster Rounds for improved wave clear.

  • Get Backstabber for spirit damage over time and negative bullet resistance.

  • Upgrade Headshot BoosterHeadhunter for increased damage and healing on headshots.

  • Purchase Enchanter's Emblem for spirit resistance and out-of-combat regeneration.

  • Add Extra Health for more survivability, or take Healing Rite if additional sustain is needed.

  • Slowing Hex is a strong option to counter mobile heroes and help secure kills.

Headshot Booster800 souls
Restorative Shot800 souls
Monster Rounds800 souls
Backstabber1,600 souls
Headhunter3,200 souls
Enchanter's Emblem1,600 souls
Extra Health800 souls
Extra Stamina800 souls
Slowing Hex1,600 souls
Healing Rite800 souls

Mid Game

  • Start with Fortitude for added survivability and weapon damage.

  • Build Superior Cooldown for 25% global cooldown reduction.

  • Get Stamina Mastery for faster stamina recovery and increased roaming potential.

  • Bullet Resilience and Spirit Resilience can be purchased individually or together, depending on which damage type the enemy team favors.

  • Curse can be used to secure enemies hit with Paradoxical Swap or defensively, as Paradox is often the initiator.

Fortitude3,200 souls
Superior Cooldown3,200 souls
Stamina Mastery3,200 souls
Bullet Resilience3,200 souls
Spirit Resilience3,200 souls
Curse6,400 souls

Late Game

  • Buy Transcendent Cooldown for 30% global cooldown reduction.

  • Pick up Crippling Headshot for bonus spirit and bullet resistance on headshots, plus healing reduction.

  • Choose Spellbreaker or Divine Barrier for increased survivability, with Divine Barrier offering team utility.

Transcendent Cooldown6,400 souls
Crippling Headshot6,400 souls
Spellbreaker6,400 souls
Divine Barrier6,400 souls

Situational and Luxury Items

  • Counterspell for survivability against crowd control.

  • Heroic Aura if the enemy team has lots of weapon damage.

  • Suppressor if the enemy relies on automatic weapons.

  • Silence Wave or Knockdown (choose depending on purpose):

    • Knockdown for flyers.

    • Silence Wave for split pushers.

Counterspell3,200 souls
Heroic Aura3,200 souls
Suppressor1,600 souls
Silence Wave3,200 souls
Knockdown3,200 souls

Ability Point Order

Pulse Grenade (1)Time Wall (2)kinetic carbineParadoxical Swap (4)
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Paradox Guide

Check out our Paradox Guide and Overview