Right now, Viscous is one of the least-picked heroes in Deadlock with a Pick Rate only at 36%, which makes him a forgotten choice for most players.
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Most players think he’s too situational or hard to master, and sure, he’s not a plug-and-play hero. But that’s exactly what makes him such a hidden gem for players who put in the time to learn his kit.
But here’s the thing: Viscous isn’t weak. In fact, he’s so strong that Eternus pros like El Leon, Goocci and Sharyk have been quietly climbing the ranks with him.
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So here’s everything you need to go ball maxxing.
What makes Viscous special is his huge early-game damage, which is excellent at soul farming and bullying enemies during the laning phase.
His first ability, Splatter, is great for dealing AoE damage and slowing enemies while his third ability, Puddle Punch, is an excellent tool for harassing enemy laners, displacing them, and dealing a ton of damage. It also reduces the enemy’s dash distance.
But what’s even better is his second skill, Cube. which offers a ton of survivability. When activated, it heals HP, removes debuffs and protects you from incoming damage.
This ability is amazing for staying in lane longer, farming more than your opponents, and helping you snowball. You can also cast it on teammates to save them.
Combine that with his huge early-game damage, and you’re suddenly the most annoying enemy on the map.
So when it comes to the Early Game:
And in the Mid Game: