Sinclair, a Deadlock hero
Hero Builds

Sinclair Builds

Sinclair builds can reward careful ranged damage, copied utility and creative responses to opponents. Compare item choices by how adaptable they are, especially if you want a forgiving baseline rather than a highly specialized setup.

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

#1CF3 Magic Bolts of Boom V2.1
#1 most played · Sinclair

CF3 Magic Bolts of Boom V2.1

English · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Build ID 726719
Win rate44.7%+0.2 vs avg
Matches5,4167 days
PlaystyleSpirit-focused
Typical rankSentinel 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 15,132 recorded matches with this build selected (last 30 days).

Purchase plan

01NEW* First Buys2 items · 2,400
02Early Game4 items · 6,400
03SNEAKY1 items · 1,600
04The Method2 items · 4,800
05AlternateOptional1 items · 3,200
06ALTERNATE GREEN SECTIONOptional3 items · 4,800
07PRE Vortex+Bunny Combo4 items · 8,800
08THE GOAT1 items · 3,200
09The Evil Combo2 items · 8,000
10BOOOM1 items · 6,400
11CURSSSEE1 items · 6,400
12*BUFFED1 items · 6,400
13IM TIRED OF WAITING3 items · 11,200
143+ Spirit Res2 items · 8,000
15Category 242 items · 4,800
16Max Spirit 1st1 items · 6,400
17SEVEN3 items · 19,200
18THAT DAMN GUN2 items · 9,600
19RABBIT TIME1 items · 6,400
20GOOFY MODE1 items · 6,400
213+ Spirit Res1 items · 3,200
22VINDICTA2 items · 9,600
23MORE ULTS1 items · 6,400
24BIGGEST DAMAGE2 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

1Spectral Assistant
3512
2Vexing Bolt
124
3Rabbit Hex
678
4Audience Participation
91011
Unlock order & upgrade priority
Unlock order
  1. 1Spectral Assistant
  2. 2Vexing Bolt
  3. 3Rabbit Hex
  4. 4Audience Participation
Upgrade priority

Vexing Bolt › Rabbit Hex › Audience Participation › Spectral Assistant

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–Acolyte44.1%499
Sentinel–Ritualist41.1%404
Emissary–Phantom48.5%101
Ascendant–EternusToo few games0

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.

Adapt this build

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How Sinclair Builds Work

Does the build support consistent damage or flexible utility?

Of the 12 most used Sinclair builds over the last 7 days, 10 are spirit-focused, 1 is hybrid and 1 is gun-focused, based on how each build spends its core souls. Across all recorded Sinclair build selections, the win rate was 44.5%.

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 Sinclair; to beat Sinclair instead, see How to Counter Sinclair.

Sinclair Builds FAQ

Which Sinclair build should I use?
Does the build support consistent damage or flexible utility? 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.