Book To The Face (Melee)

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Bookwyrm
Bookwyrm
Conjure a dragon that appears at the target location before flying forward, dealing spirit damage and leaving a burning path in its trail.Read more
Plot Armor
Plot Armor
Grant an ally a barrierbarrier. While the barrier holds, they gain bonus weapon damage.Read more
Captivating Read
Captivating Read
Target an area with latent magic, applying slow.

The magic detonates after a delay, dealing spirit damage and applying immobilize.Read more
Rallying Charge
Rallying Charge
Release a wave of spectral knights and steeds that charge across the entire city, healing allies and dealing spirit damage to enemies.

The strength of the heal and spirit damage is amplified as the knights travel further.Read more
Build id
308764
#Citadel_HeroBuilds_Lane
Melee Charge
Melee Charge
Weapon
1 600
Extra Stamina
Extra Stamina
Vitality
800
Melee Lifesteal
Melee Lifesteal
Vitality
800
Spirit Strike
Spirit Strike
Spirit
800
Torment Pulse
Torment Pulse
Spirit
3 200
Arcane Surge
Arcane Surge
Spirit
1 600
Guardian Ward
Guardian Ward
Vitality
1 600
Lane Optional
Extra Regen
Extra Regen
Vitality
800
Healing Rite
Healing Rite
Vitality
800
Rebuttal
Rebuttal
Vitality
800
Golden Goose Egg
#Citadel_HeroBuilds_Mid

Don't be afraid to buy some counters

Alchemical Fire
Alchemical Fire
Weapon
3 200
Reactive Barrier
Reactive Barrier
Vitality
1 600
Lifestrike
Lifestrike
Vitality
3 200
Extra Spirit
Extra Spirit
Spirit
800
Improved Spirit
Improved Spirit
Spirit
1 600
Spirit Snatch
Spirit Snatch
Spirit
3 200
Crushing Fists
Crushing Fists
Weapon
6 400
Extra actives
Cold Front
Cold Front
Spirit
1 600
Slowing Hex
Slowing Hex
Spirit
1 600
Knockdown
Knockdown
Spirit
3 200
Silence Wave
Silence Wave
Spirit
3 200
Focus Lens
Focus Lens
Spirit
6 400
Disarming Hex
Disarming Hex
Spirit
3 200
Extra Defense
Hunter's Aura
Hunter's Aura
Weapon
3 200
Warp Stone
Warp Stone
Vitality
3 200
Enchanter's Emblem
Enchanter's Emblem
Vitality
1 600
Counterspell
Counterspell
Vitality
3 200
Weapon Shielding
Weapon Shielding
Vitality
1 600
Spirit Shielding
Spirit Shielding
Vitality
1 600
#Citadel_HeroBuilds_Late

Somewhat loose ordering.

Compress Cooldown
Compress Cooldown
Spirit
1 600
Superior Cooldown
Superior Cooldown
Spirit
3 200
Colossus
Colossus
Vitality
6 400
Divine Barrier
Divine Barrier
Vitality
6 400
Boundless Spirit
Boundless Spirit
Spirit
6 400
Indomitable
Indomitable
Vitality
6 400
RANGE?

I think arcane surge is better for the stamina gains, but if you find yourself leaning into alc fire and your 3 more then buy this.

Mystic Expansion
Greater Expansion
Greater Expansion
Spirit
3 200
Luxury/Situational
Phantom Strike
Phantom Strike
Vitality
6 400
Shadow Weave
Shadow Weave
Weapon
3 200
Unstoppable
Unstoppable
Vitality
6 400
Ethereal Shift
Ethereal Shift
Spirit
6 400
Diviner's Kevlar
Diviner's Kevlar
Vitality
6 400
Echo Shard
Echo Shard
Spirit
6 400
Scourge
Scourge
Spirit
6 400
Vortex Web
Vortex Web
Spirit
6 400
Witchmail
Witchmail
Vitality
6 400
Plated Armor
Plated Armor
Vitality
6 400
Juggernaut
Juggernaut
Vitality
6 400
Spellbreaker
Spellbreaker
Vitality
6 400

The order of leveling abilities

Ability
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Bookwyrm
Bookwyrm
1
2
5
Plot Armor
Plot Armor
1
2
5
Captivating Read
Captivating Read
1
2
5
Rallying Charge
Rallying Charge
1
2
5

News

Deadlock Update — May 28, 2026
Deadlock Update Patch Notes — May 28, 2026
Deadlock received a minor update on May 28, 2026. The patch changes Urn spawn timings, removes the 35% Bullet and Spirit Resist aura while the Urn is carried or dropped, adjusts Urn holding timers, and updates trooper parry interactions.
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Deadlock Patch Update for May 26, 2025
Deadlock Patch Update for May 26, 2025: New Urn Changes
Valve has released a follow-up Deadlock update, introducing more Urn changes, including new drop-off locations, adjusted timers, and runner buffs.
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Deadlock Patch Update for May 22, 2025
Deadlock Gameplay Update - 05-22-2026
Deadlock gameplay update for May 22, 2026: full patch notes with hero changes, item balance, Soul Urn rework, new Grit item, map tweaks and Street Brawl fixes.
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