Spirit · Tier 2 · Active

Slowing Hex

Updated Current patch, since October 15, 2026

Slows movement of enemy target. Also Silences their movement-based items and abilities. Increases the target's gravity. Does not affect target's stamina usage.

Cost
1,600
Win rate
48.7%
Pick rate
7.2%
Avg. buy time
17:43

1.4M purchases · tier 2 spirit average win rate 50.7% · sold again in 32% of games

Stats

  • Sprint Speed 0.5m
  • Move Speed 16%
  • Dash Distance -26%
  • Cast Range 25m
  • Duration 3.5s
  • Cooldown 29s

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

Heroes that build Slowing Hex most

HeroBought byWin ratePurchases
The DoormanThe Doorman 44.0% 45.2% 109k
HazeHaze 34.0% 52.5% 249k
SilverSilver 28.5% 46.8% 136k
PaigePaige 27.4% 54.8% 136k
BebopBebop 20.7% 47.4% 119k
IvyIvy 16.6% 52.8% 53k
BillyBilly 15.4% 48.1% 74k
SolomonSolomon 15.1% 46.9% 63k

"Bought by" is the share of that hero's players who bought Slowing Hex.

When players buy Slowing Hex

Purchases by game time, peaking at 12 to 14 minutes. Hover a bar for the win rate when bought then.

0-2 min: 34 purchases, 41.2% win rate 2-4 min: 6,441 purchases, 50.4% win rate 4-6 min: 25,287 purchases, 49.8% win rate 6-8 min: 53,737 purchases, 52.4% win rate 8-10 min: 109,294 purchases, 52.6% win rate 10-12 min: 164,810 purchases, 51.9% win rate 12-14 min: 184,714 purchases, 49.7% win rate 14-16 min: 163,998 purchases, 48.8% win rate 16-18 min: 145,233 purchases, 48.1% win rate 18-20 min: 118,448 purchases, 47.8% win rate 20-22 min: 98,829 purchases, 47.0% win rate 22-24 min: 83,054 purchases, 46.3% win rate 24-26 min: 62,667 purchases, 45.6% win rate 26-28 min: 50,883 purchases, 45.5% win rate 28-30 min: 42,820 purchases, 46.0% win rate 30-32 min: 32,468 purchases, 45.9% win rate 32-34 min: 25,966 purchases, 46.0% win rate 34-36 min: 20,472 purchases, 46.4% win rate 36-38 min: 14,909 purchases, 45.7% win rate 38-40 min: 10,461 purchases, 46.0% win rate 40-42 min: 6,950 purchases, 44.9% win rate 42-44 min: 4,615 purchases, 44.7% win rate 44-46 min: 2,710 purchases, 43.5% win rate 46-48 min: 1,598 purchases, 45.8% win rate 48+ min: 2,063 purchases, 43.5% win rate
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Early (0-9 min) 9% Mid (9-20 min) 59% Late (20+ min) 32%

Slowing Hex FAQ

What does Slowing Hex do in Deadlock?

Slows movement of enemy target. Also Silences their movement-based items and abilities. Increases the target's gravity. Does not affect target's stamina usage. Key stats: Move Speed 16%, Dash Distance -26%.

How much does Slowing Hex cost?

Slowing Hex costs 1,600 souls. It is a tier 2 Spirit item with an active ability.

When should you buy Slowing Hex?

Players buy Slowing Hex at 17:43 on average: 9% in the first 9 minutes, 59% between 9 and 20 minutes and 32% after 20 minutes, so it is mostly a mid game purchase.

Which heroes build Slowing Hex?

The Doorman (44% of players), Haze (34% of players), Silver (28% of players) buy it most often.

Is Slowing Hex good right now?

Players who buy Slowing Hex win 48.7% of their games, against 50.7% for tier 2 spirit items on average. Item win rates favour players who are already ahead, so compare it with items of the same tier.

What does Slowing Hex upgrade from or into?

It upgrades into Vortex Web.