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Case file · Sep 29 patch

Sinclair

Trickster · Copycat · Versatile

How to play SinclairHow to counter Sinclair

Win rate45.8%
Pick rate12.0%
Ban rate4.0%
Rank#38 of 44
Matches456k

Updated 2026-10-29 19:16 UTC · n = 3,791,908 matches

Build path · Sep 29 patch

Early
Mid
on Vexing Bolt
Late

From this patch's purchase data and the top public builds. Hover an item for its timing.

How to play against Sinclair

Combo: Sinclair copies your best ultimate with Audience Participation, turns everyone within 6m into rabbits (they can barely act and take extra damage) with Rabbit Hex, then casts your own ult on you.

Beware: Spread out so one hex catches few of you. Diving him works (730 health), but Spectral Assistant can swap him to safety; Slowing Hex blocks that swap.

Heroes and items that counter Sinclair →

Builds graded by real games

In-game builds, best win rate first. Win rates are adjusted for games played (a build needs 100+ games) and graded S+ to D against Sinclair's average this patch. Open one for its notes and how to import it.

#1 Nova's Sinclair - twitch.tv/HyperNovaa22S
48.8% win rate · 798W–838L · +3.5 pp vs average

This build focuses damage on the Vexing Bolt. Use rabbit when you can, and always use the assistant before shooting the bolts. Pick whatever abilities to ma

Open build · import ID 261258 →
#2 Piggy`s Support Sinclair (twitch.tv/piggyxdd)S
47.6% win rate · 3,021W–3,328L · +2.6 pp vs average

All items explained. ONLY GOOD IF THEY HAVE GOOD ULTS!!!!!! Build might look weird but it works. Also imbuing stuff on ult doesnt work :)

on Audience Participation
Open build · import ID 377100 →
#3 自用精简版百变马丁，这次可以被定义了但我依旧是万物A
47.3% win rate · 296W–330L · +1.8 pp vs average

最近爱用的流派 也许是对的 对面t3大招厉害先点大招反之兔子 如果对面t3大招足够厉害像小马维克多可以放弃点兔子全部梭哈大招 这套主要当游走辅助玩 打团抓单都有发挥支援也快 多更新

on Rabbit Hex
Open build · import ID 761754 →
#4 Gredn Magic: Hybrid BurstA
46.8% win rate · 963W–1,093L · +1.8 pp vs average

Билд универсальный. Обновляется постоянно. Теперь вишневый, с комментариями. 3400+ игр на нем.

on Vexing Bolt
Open build · import ID 363949 →
#5 data | Master of MagicA
46.6% win rate · 576W–660L · +1.5 pp vs average

Билд хорош на любом рейтинге и в любой ситуации. The build is good on any rating and in almost any situation. dataxiS - YouTube

on Vexing Bolton Audience Participation
Open build · import ID 612084 →
#6 RAIGEKI THE ULTIMATE WIZARD - RANK 1 SINCLAIRA
46.3% win rate · 8,050W–9,349L · +1.4 pp vs average

10/8 update: Small build change to incorporate trophy again as objective damage being gutted makes active play early the move. Twitch.tv/RAIGEKl Feel free to

Open build · import ID 280256 →
#7 Lomein Sinclair [Lockbuilds.com]B
45.6% win rate · 297W–354L · +0.6 pp vs average

The latest Sinclair build made my Lomein on his stream. This build slaps haaaaard.

on Rabbit Hex
Open build · import ID 835493 →
#8 ซินไม่แคร์ละไอเหี้ยโยชิ แม่งเนิร์ฟตัวเมนกูB
45.3% win rate · 212W–256L · +0.3 pp vs average

เน้นเล่นสกิล 1 สกิล 1 ไม่แม่น ข้ามเลยอ้วน เน้นเล่นสกิล 1 กับอันติ 4 หาก็อปตัวดี ๆ เอามาเปลี่ยนเกม

on Vexing Bolton Rabbit Hex
Open build · import ID 854046 →
#9 EU ODEIO MINHA ESPOSA/MARIDO + DICAS [LEIA]B
45.2% win rate · 180W–218L · +0.2 pp vs average

Build com tudo que um magico, precisa (ou precisaria...) para se dar bem. Então lembre-se: VOCÊ ODEIA SUA ESPOSA! (atualizações: dei uma repaginada geral na b

on Rabbit Hexon Spectral Assistant
Open build · import ID 799204 →

Who beats Sinclair

−6.5 ppGraves
108k games−5.4 ppRat King
154k games−4.5 ppPaige
79k games−4.5 ppVictor
62k games−4.1 ppSeven
78k games

Sinclair beats

+5.6 ppPocket
46k games+5.4 ppMirage
28k games+5.1 ppShiv
55k games+4.6 ppThe Doorman
41k games+4.5 ppMina
91k games

Win-rate change for Sinclair in matches with that enemy, against Sinclair's own average. Full counters and counter items →

Best teammates

Graves
53.5% togetherRat King
52.8% togetherPaige
51.8% togetherSeven
50.6% togetherKelvin
50.0% togetherVictor
50.0% together

Ability order

10m21m32m43m54m66m77m88m912m1014m1115m1220m1327m1428m1532m
Vexing BoltVexing BoltAbility 1III
Spectral AssistantSpectral AssistantAbility 2IIIIII
Rabbit HexRabbit HexAbility 3IIIIII
Audience ParticipationAudience ParticipationUltimateIIIIII

unlock I II III upgrade tiers · column labels are the average minute of each step

The most common skill-point order this patch (16k matches).

Patch history

Items Sinclair buys

ItemBought inWin ratevs averageAvg. time
Extra Charge82%45.5%−0.34:50
Improved Spirit82%45.7%−0.09:31
Mystic Expansion80%45.9%+0.213:40
Greater Expansion79%47.2%+1.422:45
Rapid Recharge77%46.0%+0.213:10
Extra Spirit75%45.7%−0.15:50
Superior Duration69%47.9%+2.124:50
Boundless Spirit64%49.1%+3.325:43
Superior Cooldown59%48.0%+2.226:11
Opening Rounds55%45.6%−0.15:22
High-Velocity Rounds54%45.7%−0.12:34
Duration Extender53%46.8%+1.020:18
Enchanter's Emblem46%46.3%+0.514:26
Compress Cooldown44%47.3%+1.521:38
Trophy Collector43%46.8%+1.111:24
Sprint Boots36%46.4%+0.710:35
Transcendent Cooldown33%50.9%+5.133:10
Tankbuster32%47.2%+1.525:53
Mystic Burst26%45.9%+0.110:35
Monster Rounds24%44.4%−1.34:03
Spirit Burn23%55.1%+9.334:03
Mystic Vulnerability22%48.1%+2.324:20
Veil Walker21%47.7%+2.018:52
Diviner's Kevlar20%55.7%+10.032:04
Escalating Exposure18%53.2%+7.433:12
Alchemical Fire17%47.6%+1.820:54
Fortitude15%48.5%+2.719:26
Mystic Reverb15%56.7%+10.934:12
Extra Health15%46.3%+0.512:03
Grit14%47.9%+2.111:22

Where Sinclair fights

Kills and deaths for Sinclair over the last 14 days, all ranks.