The Arroyos taught me this one!

by Watcher's Covenant270v43Updated 8/24/2026In-Game

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Build ID: 532476 - copy and import it in the Deadlock shop

Description

Modified and fully annotated personal melee build focused around tanking and making space for your team. Updated regularly! Feel free to add me on discord for questions, advice, suggestions or whatever else! @Therealfortuna

Melee

Vitality

Skill Path

Recommended ability leveling order for this build

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葛根连结

Laning

Mainly L > R. Check support/spirit categories if you're behind.5 items

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#Citadel_HeroBuilds_Early

Swap Fleetfoot for Mystic Vuln or Healing Booster/Guardian Ward if not going melee.4 items

Optional!

[READ ME PLEASE]2 items

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Can L > R but not necessary. Grab what you need when you need it.4 items

Out of stoneform options

2 items

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_LateGame

More vitality = more healing from stone form. Pick what you need5 items

Upgrades

OptionalYou usually have better items you want but these are all good in the right context.5 items

I hate the enemy team

OptionalIs the enemy team REALLY evil? Look here.6 items

Spirit

OptionalYou'll need to pivot one way eventually. Melee isnt the best super late game because you could be doing MORE with spirit5 items

Support

OptionalIf you already have a carry on your team. It could be best to build them up rather than try and carry yourself.6 items

How does this build work?

Melee Ivy functions entirely because of your stone form. Simple trading pattern: Throw out a heavy. If you think theyre going to parry or if they DO parry. Press 3. This cancels your heavy and possibly rewards you with a stun. Regardless you waste their parry and can go for another heavy immediately after stone form ends. If they didnt parry but you hit your stun, light melee them. This stops working once they build debuff resist.0 items

Melee Ivy Tips

For more in depth tips and a more in depth guide. Check out Cyrus on youtube and his video "The Melee Ivy guide"0 items