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

Build Rapid Rounds, 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 Drifter buy against Infernus in Deadlock?

Start with Rapid Rounds, Close Quarters, Melee Lifesteal, Enchanter's Emblem for laning, then transition to Toxic Bullets, Healbane, Heroic Aura, Bullet Lifesteal mid game.

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Drifter

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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Rapid Rounds

T1 · 800 souls

Sustained gun 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

Rapid RoundsT1800

Sustained gun damage

Close QuartersT1800

High burst damage

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Melee LifestealT1800

Sustain for extended fights

Sustain

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Enchanter's EmblemT21,600FLEX

3 of 3 enemies deal spirit damage

ShieldSpirit Resist

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Mid Game

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

9,600 souls

Toxic BulletsT33,200

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-Heal

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HealbaneT21,600

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-Heal

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Heroic AuraT33,200

Sustained gun damage

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Bullet 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

InhibitorT46,400

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-HealHealth

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FrenzyT46,400

Sustain for extended fights — high win rate item on this hero

Crippling HeadshotT46,400

Counters healing from Infernus, Mina

Anti-Heal

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ColossusT46,400FLEX

3 of 3 enemies deal spirit damage

HealthSpirit Resist

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Why This Build Works

This counter-build for Drifter 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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