Weapon · Tier 3 · Passive

Express Shot

Updated Current patch, since October 15, 2026

Your next attack will fire twice in quick succession with increased damage and velocity. This attack consumes extra ammo.

Cost
3,200
Win rate
48.3%
Pick rate
7.0%
Avg. buy time
18:08

1.4M purchases · tier 3 weapon average win rate 51.0% · sold again in 2% of games

Stats

  • Bullet Velocity +60%
  • Weapon Damage +8%
  • Weapon Damage +125%
  • Secondary Fire Weapon Damage +40%
  • Bullet Velocity +100%
  • Extra Ammo Consumed 2
  • Cooldown 8s

Base values from the game files; spirit scaling and bonuses not shown.

Heroes that build Express Shot most

HeroBought byWin ratePurchases
ParadoxParadox 69.8% 46.8% 274k
Deadman DannyDeadman Danny 60.8% 49.2% 600k
ViscousViscous 40.4% 45.8% 80k
ShivShiv 38.8% 45.0% 153k
YamatoYamato 17.4% 53.5% 75k
PaigePaige 14.6% 55.2% 73k
SilverSilver 10.4% 45.3% 50k
The DoormanThe Doorman 3.1% 44.7% 7.7k

"Bought by" is the share of that hero's players who bought Express Shot.

When players buy Express Shot

Purchases by game time, peaking at 16 to 18 minutes. Hover a bar for the win rate when bought then.

0-2 min: 0 purchases, - win rate 2-4 min: 158 purchases, 60.1% win rate 4-6 min: 11,654 purchases, 56.4% win rate 6-8 min: 41,153 purchases, 55.1% win rate 8-10 min: 126,027 purchases, 52.8% win rate 10-12 min: 143,382 purchases, 48.5% win rate 12-14 min: 127,003 purchases, 48.5% win rate 14-16 min: 128,842 purchases, 49.2% win rate 16-18 min: 150,079 purchases, 49.1% win rate 18-20 min: 149,321 purchases, 48.0% win rate 20-22 min: 146,151 purchases, 46.8% win rate 22-24 min: 115,408 purchases, 45.7% win rate 24-26 min: 75,006 purchases, 45.1% win rate 26-28 min: 56,167 purchases, 45.7% win rate 28-30 min: 39,666 purchases, 45.5% win rate 30-32 min: 24,970 purchases, 45.5% win rate 32-34 min: 18,113 purchases, 45.6% win rate 34-36 min: 13,249 purchases, 46.6% win rate 36-38 min: 9,232 purchases, 46.6% win rate 38-40 min: 6,230 purchases, 45.5% win rate 40-42 min: 4,380 purchases, 46.9% win rate 42-44 min: 3,161 purchases, 46.5% win rate 44-46 min: 1,944 purchases, 45.6% win rate 46-48 min: 1,294 purchases, 46.0% win rate 48+ min: 2,223 purchases, 45.7% win rate
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Early (0-9 min) 7% Mid (9-20 min) 55% Late (20+ min) 37%

Express Shot FAQ

What does Express Shot do in Deadlock?

Your next attack will fire twice in quick succession with increased damage and velocity. This attack consumes extra ammo. Key stats: Bullet Velocity +60%, Weapon Damage +125%, Secondary Fire Weapon Damage +40%.

How much does Express Shot cost?

Express Shot costs 3,200 souls. It is a tier 3 Weapon item.

When should you buy Express Shot?

Players buy Express Shot at 18:08 on average: 7% in the first 9 minutes, 55% between 9 and 20 minutes and 37% after 20 minutes, so it is mostly a mid game purchase.

Which heroes build Express Shot?

Paradox (70% of players), Deadman Danny (61% of players), Viscous (40% of players) buy it most often.

Is Express Shot good right now?

Players who buy Express Shot win 48.3% of their games, against 51.0% for tier 3 weapon items on average. Item win rates favour players who are already ahead, so compare it with items of the same tier.

What does Express Shot upgrade from or into?

Express Shot builds from High-Velocity Rounds.