McGinnis builds

Update Nov 3

The McGinnis meta build from recent matches for all ranks and Oracle+, plus McGinnis builds and guides written by players.

Game update
Nov 3
Community builds
0
Meta build win rate
49.9%148,736
Most maxed first
Mini Turret

McGinnis meta builds

What McGinnis players buy and level, from recent ranked matches: all ranks and Oracle+ side by side.

McGinnis community builds

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McGinnis builds and guides published by players, checked against the current game update.

No community builds yet. Be the first to publish one.

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Know a build that wins games?Pick a hero, start from the meta build or from scratch, then lay out your item categories, ability order, matchups and tips.

Create a McGinnis build
  • Shaped like the gameNamed item categories with notes, sell flags and imbue targets, plus a full unlock and T1–T3 ability order, just like the in-game build editor.
  • Soul journeySee what the whole buy order costs, when each item completes, where your ability spikes land, and the slot investment bonuses you unlock.
  • Always up to dateEvery build shows the game update it was saved for and is checked against the live shop, so removed items are flagged until the author updates it.
  • Follow it in gamePin a build in MetaBot Desktop and the in-match overlay tells you the next item to buy as you play.
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The McGinnis meta builds come from recent match data; community builds are written by players and ranked by votes.

Right now the most-played meta build is McGinnis's, built around Escalating Exposure, Transcendent Cooldown, Boundless Spirit, at a 49.9% win rate (Data: Oct 27 – Nov 3).

No community builds have been published here yet. Start from a meta build and make it your own.

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McGinnis builds FAQ

What is the best McGinnis build?

The meta McGinnis build is built around Escalating Exposure, Transcendent Cooldown, Boundless Spirit, winning 49.9% of 148,736 recent matches (Data: Oct 27 – Nov 3).

Which McGinnis ability should I max first?

Most McGinnis players max Mini Turret first.

What do high-rank McGinnis players build?

In Oracle+ matches, McGinnis players build around Escalating Exposure, Monster Rounds, Intensifying Magazine, winning 50.0% of 4,025 matches.

Are there player-made McGinnis builds?

Not yet. Publish the first McGinnis build and it will appear on this page.

How do I create a Deadlock build?

Sign in to MetaBot, press Create a build, pick a hero, then add item categories, your ability order and your guide. You can start from the hero's meta build.

Are builds updated for new game updates?

Every build is stamped with the game update it was saved on and checked against the live shop. If an update removes or changes something a build uses, it is marked outdated until its author updates it.