How do I counter Infernus, Mina, Venator as Calico in Deadlock?

Build Stalker, Close Quarters, Melee Lifesteal to counter their primary threats. Against 3+ spirit heroes: prioritize Spirit Shielding early. Even T2 spirit resist compounds across multiple sources.

What items should Calico buy against Infernus in Deadlock?

Start with Stalker, Close Quarters, Melee Lifesteal, Extra Regen for laning, then transition to Hollow Point, Heroic Aura, Healbane, Enchanter's Emblem mid game.

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Calico

Counter-build vs Infernus, Mina, Venator

53%FAVORABLEavg 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.

Infernus

52%

Spirit DMGDoT

Mina

54%

CCSust. Spirit

Venator

54%

CCSpirit Burst

WeaponSpiritVitality

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Healbane

T2 · 1,600 souls

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

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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

StalkerT21,600

Scales your gun damage

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Close QuartersT1800

High burst damage

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Melee LifestealT1800

Sustain for extended fights

Sustain

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Extra RegenT1800

Sustain for extended fights

RegenSustain

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Mid Game

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

9,600 souls

Hollow PointT33,200

High burst damage

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Heroic AuraT33,200

Sustained gun damage

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HealbaneT21,600

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-Heal

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Enchanter's EmblemT21,600

3 of 3 enemies deal spirit damage

ShieldSpirit Resist

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Late Game

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

25,600 souls

InhibitorT46,400

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-HealHealth

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Crippling HeadshotT46,400

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-Heal

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SilencerT46,400

Silence shuts down ability-dependent enemies — high win rate item on this hero

Silence

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Spirit BurnT46,400FLEX

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-Heal

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Why This Build Works

This counter-build for Calico is optimized against Infernus, Mina, Venator. 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 resistanti healsustainanti cc

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