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In-game build

The Correct Deadman Danny Core BuildThe Correct Core Build

by player 878276843 · updated 2026-10-16

GradeB
Win rate50.8%
vs Deadman Danny avg+0.8
Games4.3k
Import in game
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  1. In Deadlock, open Deadman Danny 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

Meh lane phase, but after your 4.8k spikes you are by far the best character in the game. Need nerfs ASAP. You can be top damage every single game. Carry build.

Items in buying order

lane phaseweakest, but with regen buffs + extra you cant really die.
Extra Regen 800sell order 10
on Strix SalvoMystic Expansion 800imbue → Strix Salvo
on Strix SalvoCompress Cooldown 1,600imbue → Strix Salvo
early corestupid powerspikes.
E G Goptionalegg.
midgame - late game
midgame greensoptionalread the items. buy what you need.
other optionsoptionalmostly lategame stuff, but you can change some earlier options for these i.e superior duration to get most value from toxic

Ability order

12345678910111213141516
Strix SalvoStrix SalvoAbility 1IIIIII
Chimera Mk1Chimera Mk1Ability 2IIIIII
Jettison FuelJettison FuelAbility 3IIIIII
Close The DealClose The DealUltimateIIIIII

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 Deadman Danny builds →