Deadman Danny, a Deadlock hero
Hero Builds

Deadman Danny Builds

Deadman Danny builds need a clear plan for getting into a fight and surviving the moments after the dive. Compare item choices that support mobility, damage and escape, rather than following a long purchase list without considering the risk of the entry.

Build list and stats synced Oct 26, 2026 · Deadlock API

#1Incoming! | Yeski Spirit Nuke! (ANNOTATED)
#1 most played · Deadman Danny

Incoming! | Yeski Spirit Nuke! (ANNOTATED)

English · Updated Oct 26, 2026 · Build ID 884866
Win rate54.5%+3.2 vs avg
Matches47,4247 days
PlaystyleSpirit-focused
Typical rankMystic V

Item timeline When players with this build usually buy its key items

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Average buy time of the build’s most-bought items, from 86,840 recorded matches with this build selected (last 30 days).

Purchase plan

01Early Game9 items · 16,000
02Lane NeedOptional3 items · 2,400
03Core8 items · 41,600
04Core NeedsOptional3 items · 9,600
05Anti-FlyerOptional1 items · 3,200
06Luxury/Late CountersOptional8 items · 51,200
07Alt or extra gun.Optional4 items · 12,800

Tap an item for what it does, why it’s here and its stats. Groups are the author’s; optional ones are alternatives.

Ability order

1Strix Salvo
127
2Chimera Mk1
346
3Jettison Fuel
101112
4Close The Deal
589
Unlock order & upgrade priority
Unlock order
  1. 1Strix Salvo
  2. 2Chimera Mk1
  3. 3Jettison Fuel
  4. 4Close The Deal
Upgrade priority

Chimera Mk1 › Strix Salvo › Close The Deal › Jettison Fuel

The order the build fully upgrades each ability; spare points go into the first one. In the chart, numbers are the upgrade order and brighter cells cost more ability points.

How it performs by rank

Rank bandWin rate vs 50%Matches
Initiate–Acolyte52.6%4,232
Sentinel–Ritualist51.4%4,236
Emissary–Phantom48.5%4,176
Ascendant–Eternus49.6%548

Ranked matches with this build selected, grouped by the match’s average rank, last 30 days. Bands with fewer than 30 games aren’t shown.

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How Deadman Danny Builds Work

Does the build improve the dive itself or help Danny survive afterward?

Of the 12 most used Deadman Danny builds over the last 7 days, 8 are hybrid and 4 are spirit-focused, based on how each build spends its core souls. Across all recorded Deadman Danny build selections, the win rate was 51.3%.

Compare recent match samples, core purchases and ability order, then adapt optional items for the enemies you face. For positioning and a game plan, read How to Play Deadman Danny; to beat Deadman Danny instead, see How to Counter Deadman Danny.

Deadman Danny Builds FAQ

Which Deadman Danny build should I use?
Does the build improve the dive itself or help Danny survive afterward? Compare recent match samples, core purchases and ability order, then adapt optional items for the enemies you face. The highest win rate alone does not guarantee the best fit for your match.
How are build win rates calculated?
Build win rate is the share of recorded matches won by players who had that published build selected when the match started. Players may change builds or buy different items during a match, so treat the statistic as a useful signal, not proof that following the listed items causes a win.
What does Trending mean?
Trending measures whether a build is gaining usage share compared with the previous seven days. A build can be rising without having the highest win rate, and small samples are excluded from trend rankings.