How do I counter Sinclair as Drifter in Deadlock?

Build Enchanter's Emblem, Rebuttal, Rapid Rounds to counter their primary threats. Focus on items that address the enemy team's main damage type.

What items should Drifter buy against Sinclair in Deadlock?

Start with Enchanter's Emblem, Rebuttal, Rapid Rounds, Close Quarters for laning, then transition to Spirit Shielding, Counterspell, Weakening Headshot, Fleetfoot mid game.

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Drifter

Counter-build vs Sinclair

56%EASYavg WR vs team

Sinclair

56%

Spirit BurstCC

WeaponSpiritVitality

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Laning Phase

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

4,000 souls

Enchanter's EmblemT21,600

Survivability against burst damage

ShieldSpirit Resist

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RebuttalT1800

Survivability against burst damage

Shield

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Rapid RoundsT1800

Sustained gun damage

Close QuartersT1800FLEX

High burst damage

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Mid Game

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

8,000 souls

Spirit ShieldingT21,600

Survivability against burst damage

Spirit ResistShield

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CounterspellT33,200

Survivability against burst damage

Spirit ResistShield

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Weakening HeadshotT21,600

High burst damage

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FleetfootT21,600FLEX

Mobility for repositioning

Late Game

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

25,600 souls

SpellbreakerT46,400

Reduces CC from Sinclair

Spirit ResistAnti-CC

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ColossusT46,400

Raw HP against burst and poke

HealthSpirit Resist

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Ethereal ShiftT46,400

Survivability against burst damage

Shield

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Glass CannonT46,400

High burst damage — high win rate item on this hero

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Why This Build Works

This counter-build for Drifter is optimized against Sinclair. The enemy team has a mixed damage profile, so the build balances multiple defensive needs.

Key counters needed: spirit resistshieldanti cchealth

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