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In-game build

ThuhBigA Melee CalicoThuhBigA Melee

by player 485543191 · updated 2026-10-15

GradeA
Win rate50.4%
vs Calico avg+1.4
Games1.7k
Import in game
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  1. In Deadlock, open Calico in the Heroes menu, then Builds.
  2. Search for the build ID (or the name), then favourite it.
  3. In a match, pick it from the build list in the shop.

Author's notes

Melee Calico That Doesn't die (TTV/ThuhBigA)

Items in buying order

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_EarlyGameLeft to right!
Melee Lifesteal 800Great healing in lane from punching minions. And we upgrade this into Lifestrike. Procs on your 2 as well!
Stalker 1,600
Early optionoptional
#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame
Situationaloptional
Dispel Magic 3,200they got a ton of debuffs
Fortitude 3,200
Healbane 1,600if enemy heal a lot early
Healing Booster 1,600if fed and want to stay on map
Reactive Barrier 1,600if enemy has a lot of cc
(NOT IN ORDER) Pick What Would Help Next
Category 6optional

Ability order

12345678910111213141516
Gloom BombsGloom BombsAbility 1IIIIII
Leaping SlashLeaping SlashAbility 2IIIIII
AvaAvaAbility 3IIIIII
Return to ShadowsReturn to ShadowsUltimateIIIIII

unlock I II III upgrade tiers

Build from Deadlock's in-game build browser; win rate from matches played with it this patch (all ranks). All Calico builds →