Deadlock Wrecker build guide

Cooking up a Deadlock Wrecker build could be a challenge for players, considering the character has only recently been added to the game. According to the in-game lore, Wrecker works for Eldritch Tactical Solutions, a branch of Fairfax Industries that is owned by Pocket. She is known for taking on the most challenging tasks and making some of the strongest weapons.

Here's a guide for the best Deadlock Wrecker build.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions. The game is in Early Development Mode so a lot of values and items are subject to change with the official release of the game.

How to play Wrecker in Deadlock: Brief overview

Wrecker is quite a slow character with high Spirit Damage abilities. It requires good timing and decision-making skills to master her. Try to maximize your Spirit Damage by buying more Spirit Power items than others.

Wrecker's strengths and weaknesses in Deadlock

Strengths:

One of the most powerful Spirit abilities in the game.
High bullet damage.

Weaknesses:

Slow movements and less stamina.
Abilities are not easy to understand.
Low health pool.

Deadlock Wrecker build: Abilities explained

Here are all the abilities of Wrecker:

Wrecking Ball: Create a large ball of scrap that can be thrown, damaging and stunning anything it hits. The ball takes time to create and you move slower while carrying it. (21s cooldown duration)
Consume: Stun an enemy trooper or NPC, damaging them while held. A successful kill provides a fire rate bonus, and restores a Bio Blast charge. This bonus stacks independently. (12.5s cooldown duration)
Bio Blast: Shoot out a blast of consumed remains, damaging and slowing enemies. Multiple hits increase the slow. (64s cooldown duration)
Astral Walk: Launch a flying shadow copy of yourself that you control, teleporting your original body to wherever it lands. The teleport explosion slows enemies and deals damage based on how long you were flying. (128s cooldown duration)

Deadlock Wrecker build: Best items

Deadlock Wrecker build (Image via Valve)

Here are the best items from The Curiosity Shop for this Deadlock Wrecker build:

1) Best early-game items

Headshot Booster: +5% Fire Rate, +40 Bullet Shield Health.
Fleetfoot (Active): +90 Bonus Health, +25% Slide Distance. Upon activation, +4m/s Movement Speed, +30% Ammo (4s Duration).
Berserker: +4 Ammo, +7% Bullet Resist.
Extra Health: +160 Bonus Health, +5% Weapon Damage.
Extra Regen: +2.8 Health Regen, +8% Ammo, +25 Bonus Health.
Melee Lifesteal: +15% Melee Damage, +75 Bonus Health. The melee attack heals you 20% of your Melee Damage + 90.
Extra Charge: +1 Bonus Ability Charge, +10% Cooldown Reduction for Charged Abilities, +6% Weapon Damage.
Bullet Resist Shredder: +100 Bonus Health, +5% Bullet Resist. While dealing Spirit Damage, enemies get -12% Bullet Resist.
Ammo Scavenger: +10% Ammo, +40 Bonus Health, 2 Ammo per Soul, 2 Spirit Power per Soul.
Duration Extender: +16% Ability Duration, +100 Bonus Health, +1.5 Health Regen.

2) Best mid-game items

Enchanter's Barrier: +300 Spirit Shield Health. When you are shielded, you get +20 Spirit Power and +8% Cooldown Reduction.
Improved Cooldown: +16% Cooldown Reduction, +1.5 Health Regen.
Quicksilver Reload: 65 Spirit Damage, 15% Fire Rate Bonus, 12s Max Frequency.
Superior Cooldown: +32% Imbued Ability Cooldown Reduction, +24% Non-Imbued Ability Cooldown Reduction, +4 Health Regen.
Escalating Resilience: +14% Fire Rate, +14% Weapon Damage.
Titan Magazine: +100% Ammo, +18% Weapon Damage, +15% Bullet Resist.
Melee Charge: +15% Weapon Damage, +100 Bonus Health, +1 Health Regen.

3) Best end-game items

Frenzy: +12 Ammo, +30% Weapon Damage, +200 Bonus Health. If you are below 40% of your total health, you get +4m/s Movement Speed, +40% Fire Rate, and +45% Spirit Resist.
Glass Cannon: +70% Weapon Damage, +10% Fire Rate, +1 m/s Move Speed, -15% Max Health, +10% Weapon Damage per kill (stacks up to 5 times).
Lucky Shot: +30% Ammo. There is a 35% chance that your bullet will give 80% Bonus Damage and 30% Movement Slow to the enemy.
Leech: +35% Spirit Lifesteal, +35% Bullet Lifesteal, +175 Bonus Health, +12 Spirit Power, +15% Weapon Damage.
Siphon Bullets: +28% Weapon Damage. Bullets temporarily steal Max HP from enemies. Enemies regain their stolen health when the debuff expires. Permanently steal one stack of health if a siphoned target dies and lose 2 stacks if you die.
Echo Shard (Active): +1m/s Move Speed, +16% Bullet Resist, +12 Spirit Power. Upon activation, Reset the cooldown of your most recently used non-ultimate ability.

Best tips to remember while playing Wrecker in Deadlock

Here are some tips to follow while making the Deadlock Wrecker build or playing the character:

Do not play solo. Rather support your teammates and help your NPCs survive and control the Lane steadily.
Keep exploring indoor areas and break all the crates and Gold Urns. You can find extra perks and Souls in them.
Sell early-phase items to save up both Souls and slots for end-game items. The end-game items can cost up to 6,200 Souls.

FAQs about Deadlock Wrecker

Q1) Can we currently play Wrecker in Deadlock?

A) Wrecker can not be played in the normal game mode yet. However, you can try it in the Sandbox and Hero Labs modes.

Q2) Is Wrecker good for beginners?

A) Wrecker is quite a complicated and slow character that could be confusing for new players. It is recommended to give other Heroes a try before you jump into playing as Wrecker.

Q3) Is Wrecker related to any other characters in the lore?

A) Wrecker works in the factory which is owned by Pocket. Though the game does not directly mention if they know each other, she likely is one of the most important employees of Pocket's company, considering her high post and genius mind. McGinnis, another character from the game also works for Fairfax Industries. We can get more information about the lore as the game enters the beta phase.

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