Weapon · Tier 4 · Passive

Spellslinger

Updated Current patch, since October 15, 2026

While in-combat whenever you cast an ability or item, gain a stacking buff that improves fire rate and reload speed. Each stack refreshes the duration.

Cost
6,400
Win rate
57.1%
Pick rate
2.9%
Avg. buy time
32:48

590k purchases · tier 4 weapon average win rate 56.0% · sold again in 1% of games

Stats

  • Ability Cooldown Reduction +5%
  • Fire Rate +11%
  • Reload Time -10%
  • Max Stacks 6
  • Buff Duration 18s

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

Heroes that build Spellslinger most

HeroBought byWin ratePurchases
VindictaVindicta 27.0% 55.5% 138k
Lady GeistLady Geist 17.4% 51.4% 63k
CelesteCeleste 15.6% 55.9% 86k
WardenWarden 15.0% 53.8% 26k
Rat KingRat King 10.0% 63.3% 98k
VenatorVenator 7.6% 55.9% 50k
WraithWraith 7.3% 63.1% 41k
HollidayHolliday 5.0% 55.1% 16k

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

When players buy Spellslinger

Purchases by game time, peaking at 28 to 30 minutes. Hover a bar for the win rate when bought then.

0-2 min: 0 purchases, - win rate 2-4 min: 0 purchases, - win rate 4-6 min: 0 purchases, - win rate 6-8 min: 0 purchases, - win rate 8-10 min: 0 purchases, - win rate 10-12 min: 108 purchases, 57.4% win rate 12-14 min: 501 purchases, 57.7% win rate 14-16 min: 1,488 purchases, 62.5% win rate 16-18 min: 3,642 purchases, 62.6% win rate 18-20 min: 7,387 purchases, 63.4% win rate 20-22 min: 16,231 purchases, 63.3% win rate 22-24 min: 30,716 purchases, 61.8% win rate 24-26 min: 42,425 purchases, 60.1% win rate 26-28 min: 61,197 purchases, 59.8% win rate 28-30 min: 68,486 purchases, 58.8% win rate 30-32 min: 62,122 purchases, 57.9% win rate 32-34 min: 58,851 purchases, 57.0% win rate 34-36 min: 54,764 purchases, 56.9% win rate 36-38 min: 46,563 purchases, 55.0% win rate 38-40 min: 37,180 purchases, 53.5% win rate 40-42 min: 30,183 purchases, 53.2% win rate 42-44 min: 23,179 purchases, 52.2% win rate 44-46 min: 14,613 purchases, 51.7% win rate 46-48 min: 10,273 purchases, 49.6% win rate 48+ min: 20,153 purchases, 49.2% win rate
0m10m20m30m40m

Early (0-9 min) 0% Mid (9-20 min) 2% Late (20+ min) 98%

Spellslinger FAQ

What does Spellslinger do in Deadlock?

While in-combat whenever you cast an ability or item, gain a stacking buff that improves fire rate and reload speed. Each stack refreshes the duration. Key stats: Fire Rate +11%, Reload Time -10%.

How much does Spellslinger cost?

Spellslinger costs 6,400 souls. It is a tier 4 Weapon item.

When should you buy Spellslinger?

Players buy Spellslinger at 32:48 on average: 0% in the first 9 minutes, 2% between 9 and 20 minutes and 98% after 20 minutes, so it is mostly a late game purchase.

Which heroes build Spellslinger?

Vindicta (27% of players), Lady Geist (17% of players), Celeste (16% of players) buy it most often.

Is Spellslinger good right now?

Players who buy Spellslinger win 57.1% of their games, against 56.0% for tier 4 weapon items on average. Item win rates favour players who are already ahead, so compare it with items of the same tier.