Situational & CountersOptional
These items will help you have a better time against specific enemies or simply allow you to modify your gameplay to something that fits you more. Keep in mind that these items are NOT part of the build. Decay, Silence Wave, Knockdown and Curse are powerful actives that can be bought to counter specific heroes.
Restorative Shot
A great way to heal if you can land your shots. It'll go on cooldown even if you miss! |Can be sold for a slot|
Rapid Rounds
Faster fire rate! |Upgrade into: Burst Fire|
Swift Striker
More fire rate to shoot all those bullets!
Intensifying Magazine
When you'll have a lot of bullets, this can help deal more damage.
Recharging Rush
You'll easily get a charge of Puddle Punch (3) back with this!
Mystic Shot
A burst of damage, useful if you tend to use your alt-fire.
Cultist Sacrifice
Try to always use this on a Tier 3 Neutral enemy (The big, one eyed, alien monster in the jungle) to gain a lot of souls and plenty of bonuses!
Point Blank
More damage when close to the enemy.
Spiritual Overflow
If you want your Splatter to be more powerful while also gaining fire rate.
Weapon Shielding
If you take too much GUN damage in quick succession, this item will grant you a nice Barrier to help you survive!
Return Fire
Allows you to win 1v1 against Gun-oriented heroes by sending back some damage.
Healbane
An easy to trigger anti-heal. Useful against anyone. This can be used against Victor.
Debuff Reducer
Lowers the duration of Infernus' Burn, any form of stuns, silence, immobilize and more. Get it early if you plan to build Spellbreaker or Unstoppable later!
Guardian Ward
If you want to Support an ally, this will help them survive more! |Upgrade into: Divine Barrier|
Healing Nova
Healing for yourself and your allies!
Fury Trance
A lot of fire rate and spirit resistance. Be mindful of the silence. You also won't be able to use stamina. Useful if the enemy team is Spirit oriented.
Warp Stone
Either to engage or escape. Grants some nice bullet resistance.
Fortitude
You'll never have to go back to base to heal with this!
Stamina Mastery
For those who love mobility. This will give you a LOT of it!
Plated Armor
Useful against Mina, Infernus and any gun characters.
Healing Tempo
Pairs well with Healing Nova.
Quicksilver Reload
The instant reload gives more utility to Splatter (1)!
Bullet Resist Shredder
Toxic Bullets and Splatter (1) will trigger this. This will also help your team deal more gun damage, as opposed to Armor Piercing Rounds which is only for yourself.
Surge of Power
Makes Splatter (1) more useful during fights! |Can be skipped if out of slot to focus on Glass Cannon|
Decay
A decent anti-heal. Useful against Geist, Abrams, Mo&Krill, McGinnis and more. DO NOT USE AGAINST VICTOR.
Knockdown
Useful against: Vindicta, Grey Talon, Bebop, Seven, Haze, McGinnis, Lash, Victor, Warden and Vyper.
Silence Wave
Useful against: Calico, Doorman, Dynamo, Ivy, Kelvin, Geist, Lash, Paige, Pocket, Shiv, Sinclair, Victor and Yamato.
Vortex Web
Throw a SQUID from the DEEP. Useful against: Calico, Infernus, Grey Talon, Kelvin, Lash, Mina, Pocket, Vindicta, Vyper and Wraith.
Mercurial Magnum
If you really want to upgrade Quicksilver Reload.
