Violet, a Deadlock hero
Hero Builds

Violet Builds

Violet builds can create value by keeping enemies uncomfortable at range and managing the space they want to occupy. Compare spirit and weapon-oriented approaches with an eye on how they control fights and preserve safe positioning.

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

#1MAX SPIRIT VIOLET
#1 most played · Violet

MAX SPIRIT VIOLET

English · Updated Oct 26, 2026 · Build ID 896111
Win rate50.4%-1.6 vs avg
Matches46,4597 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 76,015 recorded matches with this build selected (last 30 days).

Purchase plan

01Early Game10 items · 14,400
02Early GameOptional6 items · 8,000
03Core.8 items · 28,800
04Mid GameOptional8 items · 27,200
05Late Game5 items · 32,000
06Late GameOptional6 items · 35,200
07Testing Gun BuildOptional8 items · 41,600

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

1Still Life
127
2Living Ink
348
3Flow State
569
4Abstract Landscape
101112
Unlock order & upgrade priority
Unlock order
  1. 1Still Life
  2. 2Living Ink
  3. 3Flow State
  4. 4Abstract Landscape
Upgrade priority

Still Life › Living Ink › Flow State › Abstract Landscape

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–Acolyte48.4%3,708
Sentinel–Ritualist45.2%2,678
Emissary–Phantom43.6%1,760
Ascendant–Eternus46.0%63

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 Violet Builds Work

Does this build improve range control, damage or escape options?

Of the 12 most used Violet builds over the last 7 days, 7 are spirit-focused and 5 are hybrid, based on how each build spends its core souls. Across all recorded Violet build selections, the win rate was 52.0%.

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

Violet Builds FAQ

Which Violet build should I use?
Does this build improve range control, damage or escape options? 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.