Deadlock: Best Wraith Build Guide

Shodi Madian |  Published: September 05, 2024
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Wraith is a pure DPS hero in Valve’s new MOBA, Deadlock. With her ability to chase down enemies and melt them with her classic Tommy Gun, Wraith thrives in combat. However, she is highly dependent on the right items, so building her in the right way is crucial. This guide will cover the best Wraith build in Deadlock.

Wraith Skill Progression

Deadlock Wraith Ability Order
Throw a card, spray, teleport, and kill.

All heroes in Deadlock have four abilities, including an ultimate. Here is the complete list of Wraith’s skills:

  • Card Trick: Deal weapon damage to summon cards. Activate to throw a card that flies toward the enemy or point under your crosshair.
  • Project Mind: Teleport to the target location.
  • Full Auto: Temporarily boosts your fire rate by 20%. Nearby allies receive half the bonus.
  • Telekinesis: Lift an enemy hero into the air, stunning them for a short time. When the lift ends, the target receives Telekinesis damage.

Wraith’s Card Trick and Project Mind are her most important skills, so make sure to prioritize upgrading these first. They significantly enhance her ability to chase and deal consistent damage, making her more effective in combat.

Best Wraith Item Build

Deadlock Wraith GameWitted Build
This item build greatly enhances Wraith’s bullet damage.

To maximize Wraith’s capabilities, follow this item build. You can also set this build as your preset in-game by searching for “Wraith GameWitted” in the browse build section.

Early Game

Wraith is highly item-dependent, so farming Souls efficiently is essential. Start by getting Ammo Scavenger, Headshot Booster, and Basic Magazine to help her farm effectively.

Next, grab Infuser to boost her survivability, followed by Sprint Boots, Active Reload, Bullet Resist Shredder, and Bullet Lifesteal. These are her crucial early-game items to ensure a strong start.

  • Ammo Scavenger – 500
  • Headshot Booster – 500
  • Basic Magazine – 500
  • Infuser – 500
  • Sprint Boots – 500
  • Active Reload – 1250
  • Bullet Resist Shredder – 1250
  • Bullet Lifesteal – 1250

Mid-Game

As you enter the mid-game, prioritize Pristine Emblem, Combat Barrier, Healbane, and Suppressor to enhance Wraith’s damage and survivability.

Next, pick up Enduring Speed, Tesla Bullets, Titanic Magazine, and Intensifying Magazine. If you haven’t unlocked the second Flex Slot, consider selling Headshot Booster to make room for Intensifying Magazine.

These items will help you stay competitive and maximize Wraith’s DPS potential

  • Pristine Emblem – 3000
  • Combat Barrier – 1250
  • Healbane – 1250
  • Suppressor – 1250
  • Enduring Speed – 1750
  • Tesla Bullets – 3000
  • Titanic Magazine – 3500
  • Intensifying Magazine – 3000

Late-Game

As you progress into the late-game, prioritize Mystic Slow, Vampiric Burst, Crippling Headshot, and Leech. Sell Headshot Booster to acquire Crippling Headshot.

Next, get Curse and Mystic Reverb to effectively shut down enemies while chasing them. You’ll need to sell Ammo Scavenger to make room for Curse and Infuser for Mystic Reverb.

If you’re having difficulty surviving battles, consider Ethereal Shift and Soul Rebirth as optional items to boost your survivability.

  • Mystic Slow – 4250
  • Vampiric Burst – 6300
  • Crippling Headshot – 6300
  • Leech – 6300
  • Curse – 6300
  • Mystic Reverb – 6300
  • Ethereal Shift – 3000
  • Soul Rebirth – 6300

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can create the best Wraith build in Deadlock and melt enemies with your deadly Tommy Gun, Mafia style.

If you haven’t received an invitation to the playtest yet, check out our guide on how to join the Deadlock playtest.

About Author

Shodi Madian is a lifelong gamer who cherishes time and space, among other Infinity Stones. He specializes in first-person shooter (FPS) games like Valorant, Counter-Strike, Rainbow Six Siege, and Overwatch 2. Shodi began writing in college, covering football news, and has since gone on to write professionally for GameLeap and Spiel Times, sharing his passion for gaming with a wider audience. In addition to gaming, he enjoys watching movies and series, and creating music.