Oh, how Grey Talon, bathed in the shimmering light of recent patches, hath seen a myriad of buffs that doth elevate him to the echelons of the most-chosen heroes in lobbies of high rank. A stalwart purveyor of damage, he doth require a deft touch unmatched by many, a skill that doth set him apart from his peers. Yet, when mastery hath been attained and the proper arsenal assembled, the foes of Grey Talon shall find themselves cast into the depths of despair, brought low from afar. Here is the quintessential Deadlock build for Grey Talon, a harmonious blend of power and resilience, allowing thee to pursue thy prey unceasingly.
Best Grey Talon Build Items in Deadlock
Note: This build doth reside in the Public Builds section of Deadlock. Seek it out by searching for ‘Moyens I/O Grey Talon Build’ (build id: 166514). Verily, this build may be wielded directly or altered to suit thy needs from the Browse Build section within the game.
Best Laning/Early Game Items
Grey Talon, a paragon of laning prowess, second only to Mirage in strength, doth unleash a torrent of damage from the onset. Begin thy journey by acquiring the Headshot Booster and the Hollow Point Ward, enhancing thy early bullet potency and fortifying thy Bullet and Spirit Shields with care. Proceed to secure the Mystic Burst, Extra Spirit, and Extra Charge, the cornerstones of Grey Talon’s early arsenal. Sup thereafter with Extra Stamina to enhance thy aerial maneuvers with his second ability.
Continue thy quest by claiming the Enchanters Barrier, a boon that bestows an additional 300 Spirit Shields while enhancing thy Spirit power when encased in Spirit Shields. This artifact shall magnify the might of thy Charged shot in the early stages. Follow this with the Sprint Boots to augment thy mobility.
Shouldst thou find thy health waning in the throes of the early laning phase, the Healing Rite awaits, offering respite for thy injuries. Lacking lifesteal in these early days, ’tis prudent to rely on Healing Rite until a more suitable alternative doth present itself.
Best Core/Mid-game Items
In the heart of the fray lies the core of Grey Talon’s power, amplifying thy Charged shots to resounding effect. Begin with Mystic Shot, a catalyst for a surge in bullet damage. Then, set thy sights on Surge of Power, infusing thy Charged Shot with enhanced mobility, spirit damage, and fire rate in a singular stroke of genius.
Embrace the wondrous Burst Fire, an elixir tailor-made for Grey Talon. Rectifying his sluggish fire rate, this artifact shall usher in another epoch of strength for thee. Progress to Enduring Speed for increased agility and the acquisition of Soul Shredder Bullets by parting ways with the Hollow Point Ward, keeping thy options open. Engage the Combat Barrier to fortify thy Bullets and augment thy Bullet damage. Ascend to Improved Burst and Improved Spirit, enhancing thy base Spirit damage and mobility.
Adorn thyself with Veil Walker, a boon to thy survival in the crucible of combat. Ponder upon the veil locations and deploy them judiciously to replenish thy shields when they lie shattered.
Best Luxury/Late Game Items
As the battle wears on, focus thy efforts on maximizing thy destructive potential. Secure Mystic Vulnerability in the second Flex slot, affording thee a 12% Spirit Resist reduction against foes struck by thy spirit damage. Should slots prove scarce, advance to the following item forthwith.
Progress to Rapid Recharge and Boundless Spirit to complete thy core Spirit damage armament. These dual upgrades shall herald a surge in spirit damage, empowering thee to dispatch foes with thy Charged shots.
Ascend to Spellslinger Headshots and Headhunter, fortifying thy resilience and augmenting the potency of Headshot damage. Pursue Superior Stamina for increased agility in the twilight of battle.
In the third flex slot, seize Spiritual Overflow, heightening thy gun damage, fire rate, and spirit power. Shouldst thou lack a third slot, relinquish Mystic Vulnerability. Culminate with Crippling Headshot in the final Flex Slot, a bane to aerial foes.
Should spare souls linger in thy coffers, consider the pursuit of Escalating Exposure, a luxury item befitting Grey Talon.
Grey Talon Situational Items
Grey Talon, though formidable, confronts adversaries aplenty. To maintain thy zenith, thou must needs acquaint thyself with the art of adaptation. Enter the stage, the Situational items.
Embark with Fleetfoot early in the game, forsaking Soul Shredder bullets or Burst Fire if thou art the target of relentless adversaries, strugglesome in thy flight. Ready thyself with the Reactive Barrier, a bulwark against crowd control foes such as Beebop, Wraith, Dynamo, and Infernus.
Seek solace in Healbane and Spirit Lifesteal, mid-game allies against indomitable foes or the perils of waning health in battle. Spirit Lifesteal shall provide succor with thy Charged shot, whilst Healbane shall vanquish the unyielding. Prefer either over the Combat Barrier. Consider the Siphon Bullets against stolid opponents in the final throes of conflict.
Mystic Slow beckons as an alternative to Mystic Vulnerability if thy adversaries forsake Spirit Resistance. Attend to thy needs with Improved Spirit Armor, Improved Bullet Armor, or Ethereal Shift, selected according to the bane of thy foes, enhancing thy survivability with care.
Deadlock Grey Talon Build: Abilities and Unlock Order
Grey Talon, his focus keenly set upon the vanquishing of enemies with his charged shots, dealing copious damage whilst demanding a dexterity unmatched. Herein lies a compendium of Grey Talon’s abilities, and a guide to the sequential unlocking thereof, ensuring thine ascendancy in the realm:
All Grey Talon Build Abilities
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Charged Shot: Unleash a potent shot that pierces through foes.
- Level 1: +1 Charges
- Level 2: +65 Damage
- Level 3: Enhanced damage scaling and -3s Charge Delay
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Rain of Arrows: Ascend aloft, drifting downward with measured grace. In air, thy Weapon Damage and multishot burgeon. An Alt-cast for modest leap.
- Level 1: -15s Cooldown
- Level 2: +5 Weapon Damage and weapon-induced movement slow
- Level 3: Bullet and Spirit Lifesteal while airborne
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Immobilizing Trap: Cast forth a trap that ensnares those who trespass within. Binding and slowing assailants in turn.
- Level 1: -20s Cooldown
- Level 2: Extended Tether and Slow
- Level 3: Augmented Bullet Damage against ensnared foes
- Guided Owl: Conjures forth a spirit owl, guided by thy hand, exploding upon impact to stun and harm. Accumulating Spirit Power with every hero it lays low.
- Level 1: +100 Damage
- Level 2: -47s Cooldown
- Level 3: Executing foes beneath 22% Health
Best Grey Talon Ability Point Order
Grey Talon, his mettle tested in the crucible of battle, excels in team skirmishes yet fares less harmoniously in solitary combat. The linchpin of Grey Talon’s arsenal, the Charged Shot, demands thy primary focus.
Begin by unlocking and maximizing the Charged Shot forthwith. Following, secure the Rain of Arrows as thy second ability, and elevate it post-haste. With these dominions fortified, thine damage shall reach formidable heights, granting thee mastery over the field of war.
Advance thy acquaintance with the Immobilizing Trap to level 1 afore delving into the depths of the Guiding Owl’s potential. Use this affinity with the Guiding Owl to secure victories and surge in Spirit power with each vanquished hero. Conclude thy odyssey by seeking the mastery of the Immobilizing Trap, weaving its influence upon thine adversaries with every throw.
Such is the tale, the tapestry of Deadlock Grey Talon, a monolith of power and precision, a sylvan predator unmatched. Embrace this build, and share with us thy tales of conquest, of battles fought and foes vanquished. The curtain falls on this act, but the drama of Grey Talon endures, a saga for the ages.
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