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Paige

Paige

Description

Also known as the Paper Paige 64 build. Focuses on you slapping barriers on your buddies and generally just sort of existing while other people play the game for you. Baa.

Item Build

Laning

The least fun part of support!

Deadlock Item

II

Aktiv

Schutzwache

Put barriers on your barriers!

Deadlock Item

I

Zusätzliche Ausdauer

Paige is FAT. Buy this early if your two stamina bars are getting you killed.

Deadlock Item

I

Sprintstiefel

SHE'S SO FAT.

WHEN YOU LOSE LANE

You should get a counter item instead of Stamina Mastery, usually.

Deadlock Item

III

Trophäensammler

It sort of works on Paige... But only because your abilities have massive ranges.

Deadlock Item

III

Meisterhafte Ausdauer

This is a LUXURY. If an enemy is already giving you trouble, buy a counter instead.

Deadlock Item

II

Veredeln

Abklingzeitraffer

More barrier uptime means more pain for the enemy.

Deadlock Item

IV

Aktiv

Göttlicher Schild

20 second cooldown when you use it on a friend!? Say no more! Try to avoid using this selfishly.

Deadlock Item

IV

Transzendente Abklingzeit

Four active items and four abilities to spam means you want all the cooldown you can get.

Pick your poison!

Buy at least one.

Deadlock Item

IV

Aktiv

Geißel

You're going to be hanging around one of your stupid teammates, anyway.

Deadlock Item

IV

Aktiv

Fluch

For the support who can't take it anymore.

Deadlock Item

IV

Aktiv

Wirbelnetz

Mostly useful towards the end of the game where enemies group up. Land group-wide 3's!

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IV

Aktiv

Ätherischer Schleier

You can active and deactivate this immediately for a run speed buff.

End Game Fun

Help me, team!

Deadlock Item

I

Veredeln

Mystische Erweiterung

This is only here so it doesn't bug you about what ability you wanna put this on.

Deadlock Item

III

Größere Erweiterung

Lets you stay REEEAAAL far back, as you tend to do.

Deadlock Item

II

Veredeln

Verlängerte Dauer

Because it's not enough they're slowed and stunned from a mile away. It also has a last a year, too.

Deadlock Item

III

Überlegene Dauer

Why is this game still going on?

Maybes

Explanation in annotations.

Deadlock Item

III

Aktiv

Rettungs­strahl

Your role is mostly preventative, and your barrier is better for saves. Still, works good as a Bebop and Lash counter.

Deadlock Item

III

Gegenzauber

You're very vulnerable to pick abilities. This lets you get a second chance. But there might be a better active item to counter your problems.

Deadlock Item

III

Mystischer Schleier

This is really nice to let you zip around between lanes quick without running into trouble. Only issue is the price for such a pretty minor convenience.

Counter Items!

Make sure the enemy targets you even more! Slowing Hex and Decay are my go-to's.

Deadlock Item

I

Widerstand

Oops! All melee!

Deadlock Item

II

Reaktiver Schild

It's okay in laning.

Deadlock Item

II

Aktiv

Schnelle Stiefel

Okay, it's less a counter and more a mobility tool.

Deadlock Item

II

Aktiv

Fluch der Langsamkeit

Very character-dependent item. Look up what it silences, but generally it's Shiv, Calico, and Lash. Make sure to upgrade to Vortex Web for maximum pain.

Deadlock Item

III

Aktiv

Niederschlag

Pairs beautifully with your 3 for an assured stun. Also good for fliers like Vindicta.

Deadlock Item

III

Aktiv

Verfall

Look, I can do damage, too! Slap this onto tanks like Abrams or healers like Kelvin. Or people you just don't like.

Deadlock Item

III

Aktiv

Fluch der Entwaffnung

Sometimes you'll get flanked by bullet heroes. This makes you at least get the chance to run away.

Deadlock Item

III

Aktiv

Welle der Verstummung

If your enemies dive or your teammates pull them in, it's handy!

Deadlock Item

III

Aktiv

Alchemie-Feuer

If you find it's easy to land for 3, this is the most sensible option to compliment that.

Deadlock Item

II

Schwächungs­reduzierer

It's so you can get Debuff Remover.

Deadlock Item

III

Überlegene Abklingzeit

What, you DON'T like pushing buttons?

Fix-Alls

For minimal suffering.

Deadlock Item

III

Verstärkte Kugelrüstung

Gun meta. My favorite.

Deadlock Item

III

Verstärkte Magierüstung

Spirit meta, just like the good ol' days.

Deadlock Item

IV

Zauberbrecher

Ehh, nah, I don't feel like taking damage.

Deadlock Item

IV

Panzerrüstung

Are your teammates helping you or what?

Things I Don't Like

For a slightly more flavorful experience.

Deadlock Item

II

Wappen des Zauberers

It ain't bad, but if you need the spirit resist on it, you are most likely dead, and you buy Compress Cooldown pretty early.

Deadlock Item

II

Heilverstärkung

You generally shouldn't need this. But if you're getting a lot of mileage out of playing healer, might as well.

Deadlock Item

II

Mystische Verlangsamung

It's okay, but not wonderful. Probably useful in lower rank lobbies where people are clueless.

Deadlock Item

II

Unterdrückung

See Mystic Slow.

Deadlock Item

II

Mystische Schwachstelle

You are NOT hitting people with spirit damage.

Deadlock Item

II

Reduzierte Kugelresistenz

See Mystic Vulnerability, except for your useless gun.

Deadlock Item

I

Monster-Kugeln

It's okay, but there's better ways to clear waves and you generally stay away from objectives.

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO AND HIGHLIGHTS: https://youtu.be/BU-AO1bQEZ0

Other support builds: Speed-E-Mo Dynamo

YOUR GAME PLAN

I mean, it's pretty obvious. Hang back, abuse your massive range, farm assists, repeat. You generally want to leave neutral creeps for teammates unless you have the opportunity to steal it from enemies. Paige is probably the best (and maybe only decent) candidate for Trophy Collector because you're horrible at doing anything else besides getting assists. You want to hang around pushing up waves and joining in on any early game fights to get your free assist in. When you get Transcendent Cooldown, it's just about when wave clearing becomes less of your designated role as teamfights become more common. Make yourself useful and zip between lanes, but don't go for a push unless you have a buddy with you or all the enemies are showing up on the map. You want to abuse your range as hard as you can, really push the limits on how far back you can go and still involve yourself. Oh yeah, and in case it isn't obvious, your 2 is for pushes, and your Divine Barrier is for saves. Once your abilities are on cooldown, you lose relevance, so don't be afraid to run from a fight that looks bad.

Don't buy this slop.

If I see you with any of these, I WILL find you and give you a wedgie.

Deadlock Item

III

Aktiv

Heilungswelle

You aren't going to be anywhere near your teammates to use this. It's just a waste.

Deadlock Item

I

Zusätzliche Magiekraft

You get just a sliver more health on your shield. It doesn't make a difference, really.

Deadlock Item

IV

Schriftrolle des Blitzes

This is a joke, right? Just buy Refresher at that point.

Deadlock Item

IV

Unsterblichkeit

This would be okay, but there's not much point in prolonging your life if you're on cooldown.

Deadlock Item

IV

Hexenpanzer

I mostly applaud you for the audacity.

Deadlock Item

II

Aktiv

Splitterkugel

Tried it, don't like it. Way too expensive just for the niche use of clearing waves or shooting spitballs at enemies.

Deadlock Item

II

Heilungsfluch

If you need to reduce somebody's healing, Decay is a better pick.

Deadlock Item

III

Aktiv

Kultopfer

I get it. You don't like Trophy Collector. But now you're taking farm from the people who matter and wasting time grinding camps instead of being active.

Deadlock Item

I

Kopfschuss-Verstärker

You can't headshot, idiot.

Deadlock Item

III

Aktiv

Heroische Aura

Would be wonderful if not for the fact you aren't going to be mixed in with your teammates.

Deadlock Item

III

Seelenkraft

For $3200, it's a big investment when you're intended to be pretty safe and, furthermore, expendable.

Ability Point Order

Drachenbeschwörung

Verteidigen und kämpfen!

Fesselnde Lektüre

Ruf in die Schlacht

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