How do I counter Graves, Infernus, Mina as Apollo in Deadlock?

Build Mystic Regeneration, Healbane, Mystic Burst to counter their primary threats. Against 3+ spirit heroes: prioritize Spirit Shielding early. Even T2 spirit resist compounds across multiple sources.

What items should Apollo buy against Graves in Deadlock?

Start with Mystic Regeneration, Healbane, Mystic Burst, Extra Regen for laning, then transition to Radiant Regeneration, Shadow Weave, Ballistic Enchantment, Spirit Lifesteal mid game.

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Apollo

Counter-build vs Graves, Infernus, Mina

49%EVENavg WR vs team

Against 3+ spirit heroes: prioritize Spirit Shielding early. Even T2 spirit resist compounds across multiple sources.

Multiple healers on enemy team: anti-heal is mandatory. Rush Toxic Bullets or Healbane to cut their sustain.

Graves

43%

Sust. SpiritSummons

Infernus

51%

Spirit DMGDoT

Mina

54%

CCSust. Spirit

WeaponSpiritVitality

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Mystic Regeneration

T1 · 800 souls

Scales your spirit damage

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Same logic as the in-game HUD (counters, your items, scouted enemy items). The build below is a whole-game plan that also weighs live win rates, so the two can differ.

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Laning Phase

Early game items (T1-T2) to win your lane

4,000 souls

Mystic RegenerationT1800

Scales your spirit damage

Regen

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HealbaneT21,600

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-Heal

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Mystic BurstT1800

Spirit burst damage

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Extra RegenT1800FLEX

Sustain for extended fights

RegenSustain

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Mid Game

Core items (T2-T3) for team fights and objectives

11,200 souls

Radiant RegenerationT33,200

Sustain for extended fights

SustainRegen

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Shadow WeaveT33,200

Mobility for repositioning

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Ballistic EnchantmentT33,200

Scales your spirit damage

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Spirit LifestealT21,600FLEX

Sustain for extended fights

Sustain

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Late Game

Power spike items (T3-T4) to close out the game

25,600 souls

Spirit BurnT46,400

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-HealAoE Damage

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WitchmailT46,400

3 of 3 enemies deal spirit damage

Spirit Resist

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Crippling HeadshotT46,400

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-Heal

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InhibitorT46,400

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-HealHealth

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Why This Build Works

This counter-build for Apollo is optimized against Graves, Infernus, Mina. The enemy team is heavily spirit-focused, so spirit resistance is prioritized.

2 enemy heroes have healing abilities, making anti-heal items a priority.

Key counters needed: spirit resistsustainanti healanti cc

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