Deadlock Grey Talon Build guide

The Deadlock Grey Talon Build is probably the most straightforward one out of all. This hero focuses completely on a good long-range aim. It has recently become a fan favorite, boasting one of the highest pick rates in the game. Thanks to the character design and backstory, this hero makes Deadlock more than just a multiplayer shooter game and encourages players to know more about the lore.

Grey Talon is one of the founding members of the Baxter Society, the monster-hunting organization where Shiv works. He retired from all the actions decades ago but had to pick his bow again after his son's unexpected death.

This article aims to help you make the best possible Deadlock Grey Talon Build.

Note: This article is subjective and solely based on the writer's opinions. The values and abilities mentioned in this guide are valid as of the major patch dated September 12, 2024.

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How to play Grey Talon in Deadlock?

Grey Talon in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

This hero uses an advanced bow that can shoot aim-assisted arrows. Here are all the abilities Grey Talon has:

• Charged Shot: Charge up a powerful shot that pierces through enemies. (Cooldown time is 16s).
• Rain Of Arrow: Launches you high in the air, allowing you to glide slowly. While airborne, you gain Weapon Damage and multishot on your weapon. (Cooldown time is 33s).
• Immobilising Trap: Throw out a trap that begins to arm itself. Once armed, the trap will trigger when an enemy enters its radius, immobilizing and then slowing them. (Cooldown time is 25s).
• Guided Arrow: After 1.5 second cast time, launch a spirit owl that you control, which explodes on impact, damaging and stunning enemies. Gain permanent Spirit Power for each enemy hero killed with Guided Owl. (Cooldown time is 110s).

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Deadlock Grey Talon Build: Best items

All items required for Deadlock Grey Talon Build (Image via Valve)

You do not need any situational items for this hero. These are the items you can get from The Curiosity Shop during the early, mid, and end phases to make a strong Deadlock Grey Talon Build:

1) Early game

These are the early game items you should buy to start the Deadlock Grey Talon Build strong:

• Hollow Point Ward: +85 Spirit Shield Health, +4 Spirit Power.
• Extra Regen: +2.8 Health Regen, +8% Ammo, +25 Bonus Health.
• Mystic Burst: +40 Spirit Shield Health, +6% Weapon Damage.
• Extra Charge: +1 Bonus Ability Charge, +10% Cooldown Reduction for Charged Abilities, +6% Weapon Damage.
• Extra Spirit: +9 Spirit Power, +1 Health Regen, +35 Bonus Health.
• Sprint Boots: +2m/s Sprint Speed, +1 Health Regen, +4% Weapon Damage.

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2) Mid game

These are the items you should buy during the mid-game:

• Mystic Shot: +12% Weapon Damage, +4 Spirit Power.
• Combat Barrier: +300 Bullet Shield Health.
• Enchanter's Barrier: +300 Spirit Shield Health.
• Soul Shredder Bullets: +7% Weapon Damage.

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3) End game

These are the items you should buy during the end game:

• Improved Burst: +100 Spirit Shield Health, +8% Weapon Damage.
• Rapid Recharge: +12% Weapon Damage, +2 Bonus Ability Charges, +55% Faster Time Between Charges, +25% Charged Ability Cooldown Reduction.
• Improved Spirit: +21 Spirit Power, +2 Health regen, +1m/s Sprint speed, +75 Bonus Health.
• Surge of Power: +75 Bonus Health, +10% Fire Rate.
• Sharpshooter: +20% Ammo, +15% Weapon Fall-off Range, +30% Weapon Zoom, +200 Bullet Shield.
• Boundless Spirit: +60 Spirit Power, +25% Weapon Damage, +300 bonus health, +15 Health Regen, +3m/s Sprint Speed.

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So these are the items that can help you make the most reliable Deadlock Grey Talon Build. The early-game items can be sold during the later phases of the match, to afford end-game items as they cost thousands of Spirits.

Note that the game is currently in a playtesting phase and the values of all the abilities and items mentioned above tend to change with the official release.

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Read more Deadlock guides here:

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• Deadlock Infernus Build Guide
• Deadlock Shiv Build Guide
• Deadlock Yamato build guide
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