Character builds (Best upgrade paths)

Don't know what upgrades are good or work together? Choosing a new character for the first time and don't want to waste the first 10 minutes of your match reading all your skills? This guide's for you!

Changelog

April 20th 2024

• Added T-Mat build
  
• Replaced Ezren’s build with a better one.
  
• Replaced Zandora’s build with a better one
  
• Replaced Mozu build after a conflict.
  
• Didn’t change Trip build because I don’t speak wrong.
  
• Added note about Wu clash talent being bugged.
  
• Fixed Xenobia build for Rampage Edition.

Disclaimer

These upgrade paths were (almost) all created by members of Mistforge & Sanctum Falls. I'm including. them here for convenience.

To do:
Give an alternative build for each class (if you have a particular character you want another build option for, request them in the comments and I'll probably add a second build for them)

...I'm not saying add this guide to your favourites but if you do it'll show up in the steam overlay at the top of the guide list. ;)

Aisling

This build centres around support, stay near your friends when possible.
Don't let Cador die!

Level 1: Cador's Defences (RMB Right)

Level 2: Cador's Restoration (RMB Right)

Level 3: Spectral Wave (LMB Right)

Level 4: Chastise (Q Left)

Level 5: Shielding Presence (E Right)

Clash Talent: Echoes from Beyond

Level 6: Spectral Defense (LMB Right)

Level 7: Intimidation (Q Left)

Level 8: Pure of Spirit (E Right)

Level 9: Ghostly Might (Focus Left)

Level 10: En Garde (Focus Left)

Becket

Hope your aim is on-point! Cannons are for ranged combat, machine pistols for close.
This build is better for team-fights/targeting groups of enemies, for a more 1v1 orientated build replace levels 2 and 3 with "Rocket Booster" and "Fully Loaded"

Level 1: Crack Troops (RMB Left)

Level 2: Flame Cannon (Q Right)

Level 3: Blast Radius (Q Right)

Level 4: Rocket Pack (E Right)

Level 5: Will to Power (Focus Right)

Clash Talent: Outgunned

Level 6: Refocus (Focus Right)

Level 7 Smart Grenade (RMB Right)

Level 8: Clip Service (LMB Left)

Level 9: Close Quarters (LMB Left)

Level 10: Blast Away (E Right)

Charnok

Attack the front-lines using your teammates as meat shields, anything goes wrong, blast out of there! (Buy all the right upgrades :P)

Level 1: Burn Notice (LMB Right)

Level 2: Hunka Burning Love (E Right)

Level 3: Dive Bomb (Q Right)

Level 4: Blazing Fast (F Right)

Level 5: Precision Flame (F Right)

Clash Talent: Propulsion

Level 6: Meteoric Fall (E Right)

Level 7: Stoke the Fire (LMB Right)

Level 8: Fire Shelter (RMB Right)

Level 9: Superheat (Q Right)

Level 10: Backdraft (RMB Right)

Ezren Ghal

Not the tankiest build but you always have Spectral Form to escape.
Source + Strategy guide[mistforge.net]

Level 1: Salt the Earth (RMB Right)

Level 2: Unholy Communion (LMB Left)

Level 3: Spectral Haste (Q Left)

Level 4: Soul Burst (E Right)

Level 5: Killer Instinct (Focus Left)

Clash Talent: Form Factor

Level 6: Eternal Suffering (E Right)

Level 7: Death's Reach (RMB Left)

Level 8: Remorseless (Focus Right)

Level 9: Spectral Insight (Q Right)

Level 10: Renewing Communion (LMB Right)

Griselma

Griselma has very poor mobility, don't be caught in enemy territory with no stamina~
If you're having trouble escaping the enemy, consider getting Exit Strategy earlier, otherwise, If you don't find the need to teleport away from danger, the extra turret summon isn't a bad idea either!

This build has three key upgrades that somewhat rely on one another, notably; Mark of Survival allows you to gain health when hitting shocked enemies, Life Line gives +20% to self-healing, and Beastial Feast allows your hands to eat debuffs and heal anyone near them. (including you with the +20% bonus!)

Level 1: Mark of the Master (LMB Left)

Level 2: Mark of Survival (LMB Right)

Level 3: Beastial Aura (RMB Right)

Level 4: Beastial Feast (RMB Right)

Level 5: Fringe Benefits (Focus Left)

Clash Talent: Phase Variance

Level 6: Life Line (Focus Right)

Level 7: Exit Strategy (E Right)

Level 8: Element of Surprise (Q Left)

Level 9: Portal Call (Q Right)

Level 10: Portal Collapse (E Right)

"I foresee great things for you!" -Torbjörn
Smack the hell out of your hands with this one, try to keep both your turrets active around team fights 24/7 too. You can use yourself and the hands to body block making it harder for enemies to leave combat

Level 1: Touch of the Master (LMB Right)

Level 2: Beastial Aura (RMB Right)

Level 3: Exit Strategy (E Right)

Level 4: Shattered Rift (Q Right)

Level 5: Empowering Touch (LMB Right)

Clash Talent: Beast Friends

Level 6: Bestial Attunement (RMB Left)

Level 7: Stumbling Block (Q Left)

Level 8: Escape Hatch (E Left)

Level 9: Masterful Focus (Focus Right)

Level 10: Focused Might (Focus Left)

HK-206

As the strongest ranged character, find somewhere to set up and do some work, get caught out of position, however, and you'll be in trouble! If a ranged character is targeting you while you're fortified you should probably move unless you can scare them off, it's not worth the damage taken.

Pro tip: The damage bonus for Rapid Recalibration applies even when you aren't fortified so you can quickly fortify and fortify before starting a fight to get that bit of extra damage.

Level 1: Rapid Fire (LMB Left)

Level 2: Mortar Love (Q Left)

Level 3: Rapid Recalibration (E Right)

Level 4: Heavy Artillery (Q Right)

Level 5: Servo Boost (E Right)

Clash Talent: Bombardment

Level 6: Stonewall (Focus Right)

Level 7: Charged Rounds (RMB Left)

Level 8: Ballistic Accelerator (LMB Left)

Level 9: Armour Piercing (RMB Left)

Level 10: Hero's Vitality (Focus Right)

Imani

Keep your distance, spam Q and watch out for those Assassins! The less you miss, the better Imani tends to be with all her consecutive hit bonuses. This build is about Focus generation; you can gain one level of focus for every roughly 13 hit shots

Level 1: Snapshot (RMB Right)

Level 2: Combat Sniper (RMB Left)

Level 3: Vertical Evasion (E Right)

Level 4: Die in a Fire (Q Left)

Level 5: Battle Fury (Focus Left)

Focus Talent: Stay on Target

Level 6: Concentration (Focus Left)

Level 7: Blast Radius (Q Left)

Level 8: Adrenaline Rish (E Right)

Level 9: Hit and Run (LMB Right)

Level 10: Stopping Power (LMB Right)

This build is for those that want more damage per shot rather than the focus gains. Charge to 2x and hit something, then in 1 second, it will increase to 3x till you miss.

Level 1: On The Mark (RMB Left)

Level 2: Dialed In (RMB Right)

Level 3: Choking Gas (E Left)

Level 4: Die in a Fire (Q Left)

Level 5: Blast Radius (Q Left)

Focus Talent: Stay on Target

Level 6: Battle Fury (Focus Left)

Level 7: Concentration (Focus Left)

Level 8: Debilitating Haze (E Left)

Level 9: Heavy Cable (LMB Left)

Level 10: Steel-Tipped Bolts (LMB Right)

Kajir

Come back later once Kajir's had enough time to establish a meta.

Lord Knossos

Perhaps the strongest melee character works best with a support keeping you alive.
While Bull Rush is great for engaging enemies, make sure you know what you're doing as it's also your only escape!

Level 1: Pierce (LMB Right)

Level 2: Goring Up (Q Left)

Level 3: Overrun (LMB Right)

Level 4: Raging Bull (E Left)

Level 5: Mighty Yawp (E Right)

Clash Talent: Trample

Level 6: Bloody Minded (Focus Right)

Level 7: Life Line (Focus Left)

Level 8: More Gore (Q Left)

Level 9: Heavy Barrel (RMB Left)

Level 10: Skill Shot (RMB Right)

Mozu

Without stamina or Dimension Door, you're a free kill! Your vortex removes the threat of any ranged character and even stops some "non-ranged" attacks, for example, Tripp's ult. This build starts you out by nearly maxing Mozu's dps potential at level 2. Mozu is the best character for damaging a wound imo, high damage from a range, the enemy team can only stop you from hurting the Guardian by sending a non-ranged hero away from the wound to deal with you.

First build by DaBanana[mistforge.net]

Level 1: Run and Hit (LMB Left)

Level 2: Magic Shell (LMB Left)

Level 3: Induction Field (Q Right)

Level 4: Confusion (Q Right)

Level 5: Temporal Discontinuity (E Left)

Focus Talent: Perfect Storm

Level 6: Cantrip of Disruption (RMB Right)

Level 7: Force Feedback (RMB Right)

Level 8: Will to Power (Focus left)

Level 9: Refocus (Focus Right)

Level 10: Open to Offense (E Right)

This build has some crazy focus gains, make sure you read the skills you're buying and make the most of them. At times you'll be able to score max 3 focus in under 2 minutes

Level 1: Run and Hit (LMB Left)

Level 2: Reverse Polarity (Q Left)

Level 3: Temporal Discontinuity (E Left)

Level 4: Will to Power (Focus Left)

Level 5: Channel Selector (RMB Left)

Focus Talent: All to Tether Now

Level 6: Warp Factor (Q Right)

Level 7: Refocus (Focus Right)

Level 8: One Dimensional Offense (LMB Right)

Level 9: Open to Offense (E Right)

Level 10: Renewed Attraction (RMB Left)

Oru

Oru is best in a team and dealing damage to multiple enemies at a time. If you sprint + jump before using your focus you'll be agiler.

Level 1: Judge and Jury (LMB Right)

Level 2: The Long Game (Q Right)

Level 3: Ace in the Hole (Q Right)

Level 4: Short Sentence (LMB Right)

Level 5: The Spread (RMB Left)

Clash Talent: Cut the Deck

Level 6: Endurance (Focus Left)

Level 7: Easy Strider (Focus Left)

Level 8: Ace of Swords (RMB Right)

Level 9: Shattered Destiny (E Left)

Level 10: Touch of Destiny (E Left)

Pakko

This beast, like Mei, is born of the frozen winds of hell's 9th circle!
Pakko Must be hitting someone with LMB for the +20 full body armour.

Level 1 Stick it to 'Em (RMB Left)

Level 2: Snow Bowling (Q Right)

Level 3: Forceful Impact (Q Left)

Level 4: Shattered (RMB Left)

Level 5: Frostbite (E Right)

Clash Talent: Lingering Effects

Level 6: Flash Freeze (E Left)

Level 7 Cold Kit Combo (LMB Left)

Level 8 Ice Breaker (LMB Left)

Level 9: Frozen Focus (Focus Right)

Level 10: Hardy (Focus Left)

Ramsay

Ranged heroes are annoying, but you're too tanky to care! Build focuses on dps and debuffs.

Level 1: Bouncing Around (RMB Left)

Level 2: Lasting Effects (E Right)

Level 3: Jujumagumbo (LMB Left)

Level 4: Open Wounds (LMB Left)

Level 5: Counterplay (RMB Left)

Clash Talent: Poison Coat

Level 6: Whippersnapper (Q Left)

Level 7: Breaking Point (Q Right)

Level 8: Endurance (Focus Left)

Level 9: Skirmishing (Focus Left)

Level 10: Smear (E Right)

Roland

Level 1: Slug Shells (LMB Left)

Level 2: Precision Throw (RMB Left)

Level 3: Burning Bolas (RMB Left)

Level 4: Electrical Grapple (E Right)

Level 5: Killer Instinct (Focus Left)

Clash Talent: Extended Cord

Level 6: Big Voltage (E Right)

Level 7: Blood Hunter (Focus Right)

Level 8: Gas Propelled Shells (LMB Right)

Level 9: Gatling Drone (Q Left)

Level 10: Armor Piercing Shots (Q Left)

Rutger

Do damage, Plain and simple

Level 1: Spike Damage (RMB Right)

Level 2: Rocked to the Core (RMB Left)

Level 3: Seismic Activity (Q Right)

Level 4: Teardown (E Right)

Level 5: Mineral Heavy (E Right)

Clash Talent: Mountain Range

Level 6: Ready to Rock (Focus Right)

Level 7: Life Line (Focus Left)

Level 8: Give Me The Slowdown (Q Left)

Level 9: Clawing for Shield (LMB Left)

Level 10: Rockslide (LMB Right)

T-MAT

Source + Strategy guide[mistforge.net]
Level 1: Flame Blasted (LMB Right)

Level 2: Fire Cracker (LMB Left)

Level 3: Enhanced Targeting (RMB Right)

Level 4: Auto Repeater (RMB Right)

Level 5: EM Signature (E Left)

Clash Talent: Missile Enhancements

Level 6: Disruptor Module (E Right)

Level 7: Booster Pack (Q Left)

Level 8: Hyperdrive (Q Right)

Level 9: Empty Shells (Focus Right)

Level 10: Skirmishing (Focus Left)

The Margrave

Use Hellburst against ranged characters and Counter for melee!

Level 1: Smackdown (E Right)

Level 2: Leap Before You Look (E Left)

Level 3: Relentless (Q Left)

Level 4: Counter (LMB Right)

Level 5: Hero's Vitality (Focus Right)

Clash Talent: Quick to Anger

Level 6: Life Line (Focus Left)

Level 7: Irresistible Charge (Q Right)

Level 8: Eternal Flame (RMB Left)

Level 9: Give Em Hell (RMB Left)

Level 10: Resounding Counter (LMB Left)

Tripp

You relentlessly follow people holding LMB while watching the light drain from their eyes as they try to escape.

Level 1: Power Surge (LMB Left)

Level 2: Marked For Death (RMB Right)

Level 3: Storm Surge (E Left)

Level 4: Skirmishing (Focus Left)

Level 5: In a Flash (E Left)

Clash Talent: Back in a Flash

Level 6: Heal Blade (Q Left)

Level 7: Kicking into Gear (Q Left)

Level 8: Shattering Blades (RMB)

Level 9: Overload (LMB Left)

Level 10: Cloak of Shadows (Focus Right)

I forgor :Skull emoji:
Level 1: Power Surge (LMB Left)

Level 2: Marked For Death (RMB Right)

Level 3: Killer Instinct (Focus Right)

Level 4: Storm Surge (E Left)

Level 5: Flash Step (E Right)

Clash Talent: Cutting Edge

Level 6: Heel Blade (Q Left)

Level 7: Shattering Blades (RMB Left)

Level 8: Full Charge (LMB Right)

Level 9: Will to Power (Focus Left)

Level 10: Kicking Into Gear (Q Left)

Tyto the Swift

Spin to win!
Level 1: Hidden Talon (LMB Right)

Level 2: Cut Down (RMB Left)

Level 3: Rake (RMB Right)

Level 4: Easy Strider (Focus Left)

Level 5: Skirmishing (Focus Left)

Clash Talent: Swooping it Up

Level 6: Bleed Dance (Q Left)

Level 7: Cyclone (Q Right)

Level 8: Pounce (E Left)

Level 9: Gnawing Out (E Right)

Level 10: Evade Defenses (LMB Left)

Uncle Sven

Arc your flasks over obstacles for sneaky hits and general harassment! This build supports, so stay near your allies and help them too.

Level 1: Flame Out (LMB Right)

Level 2: Bounces Off Me (Q Left)

Level 3: Only the Purest Ingredients (E Right)

Level 4: Absorption Matrix (Q Right)

Level 5: Focused Healing (Focus Right)

Clash Talent: Ooze and Ahhs

Level 6: Amity (Focus Right)

Level 7: Persistent Purgative (E Left)

Level 8: A Mean Ole Acid (RMB Right)

Level 9: Acid Reflex (RMB Right)

Level 10: Geek Fire (LMB Left)

Vadasi

Valuable team member, but difficult to play. Try not to kill yourself with Devotion! This build is full support.

Level 1: Resolute Sacrifice (E Left)

Level 2: Keeping the Faith (Q Left)

Level 3: Succour (LMB Left)

Level 4: Another's Keeper (Focus Left)

Level 5: Focused Healing (Focus Left)

Clash Talent: Divine Light

Level 6: Sanctuary (E Right)

Level 7: Divine Fury (Q Right)

Level 8: Righteous Defenses (LMB Left)

Level 9: Flameseeker (RMB Right)

Level 10: Eternal Flame (RMB Right)

Voden

Remember; Hidden Spring heals your teammates! This first build is poison orientated, keep your opponents poisoned for easy focus gain

Level 1: Geyser (E Right)

Level 2: More Spores (RMB Left)

Level 3: Contagion (RMB Right

Level 4: Dead Eye (LMB Left)

Level 5: Bow Flex (LMB Left)

Clash Talent: Toxin

Level 6: Alternate Root (Q Left)

Level 7: Leaf No Trace (Q Right)

Level 8: Refreshment (E Right)

Level 9: Easy Strider (Focus Left)

Level 10: Endurance (Focus Left)

Assassin build
Level 1: Dead Eye (LMB Left)

Level 2: Bow Flex (LMB Left)

Level 3: Geyser (E Right)

Level 4: Seeking Spores (RMB Right)

Level 5: Easy Strider (Focus Left)

Clash Talent: Heart of Oak

Level 6: Hit and Run (Focus Right)

Level 7: Hungry Spores (RMB Left)

Level 8: Companion's Boon (Q Right)

Level 9: Refreshment (E Right)

Level 10: Spore Imitation (Q Left)

Wu

Tongue Lash is Brutal, use it wisely!

Level 1: Flowing Fist (LMB Left)

Level 2: Boundless Energy (RMB Right)

Level 3: Risking Tide (RMB Left)

Level 4: Whet Your Appetite (E Right)

Level 5: Rupture (LMB Left)

Clash Talent: Tongue Tide (Bugged! Use Wave Pattern instead)

Level 6: Battle Ready (Focus Left)

Level 7: Hit and Run (Focus Left)

Level 8: Lick and Load (E Left)

Level 9: Intercepting Fist (Q Left)

Level 10: Dim Mask (Q Right)

Xenobia

Debuffs, Debuffs, Debuffs! Often targeted by assassins. Your stun can be insane once upgraded!

Level 1: Banishing Sorrow (Q Right)

Level 2: Withering Gaze (LMB Right)

Level 3: Amity (Focus Right)

Level 4: Siphon Strength (LMB Right)

Level 5: Demoralizing Cry (RMB Right)

Clash Talent: Insult to Injury

Level 6: Feast of Spite (RMB Right)

Level 7: Building Anguish (E Right)

Level 8 Life Line (Focus Left)

Level 9: Crippling Anguish (E Left)

Level 10: Crack and Ruin (Q Right)

Zandora

Play as a support tank, not just a tank, please! Source + Strategy guide[mistforge.net]

Level 1: Lancing Blow (RMB Right)

Level 2: Bursting with Life (E Right)

Level 3: Rainbow Dash (Q Right)

Level 4: Dash of Healing (Q Left)

Level 5: Lancing Flow (RMB Left)

Clash Talent: Resurgent Might

Level 6: Starlight Stream (LMB Right)

Level 7: Blesser's Boon (Focus Right)

Level 8: Focused healing (Focus Left)

Level 9: Life of the Party (E Left)

Level 10: Star Power (LMB Right)

[Hato1 ;)]

Roland added, Kajir later when I remember :>

[25kubalok]

When guide on Roland and Kajir?

[Kuruk]

The 2nd build has an error with mozu (unless im just stupid). you have level 2 as reverse polarity but thats the 2nd upgrade for Q, you have to buy temporal dilation first. which is also not listed in the build at all. then later you have warp factor which cant be used with reverse polarity at the same time because its also the 2nd upgrade.

So im assuming its meant to be temporal dilation for level 2 and then for the other im guessing reverse polarity is the upgrade thats actually going to be used?

[Hato1 ;)]

Thanks all for feedback, guide has been updated. See changelog section to check what's changed.

[Poncho Man]

Adrenaline is too valuable on Ramsay for brawling, I don't think the poison talent is ever better than getting stamina refund on Rush

[Vegard]

i dont like that talent on wu as it now removes the pull, but rest is fine

[Hato1 ;)]

Those who disagree with the builds here should create their own at https://mistforge.net/en-US/guides
If your build is well received I'll add it to the guide with your permission.

[Hato1 ;)]

Seems like there's been some changes in the new game. I'll fix Xenobia & Mozu it this weekend, thanks for reporting!

[swtchbldbndt™]

The first mozu build had an error, reverse polarity and warp factor are both the second tier of Mozu's Q left
cant have both of them equipped

[Diagital]

Zandora should be played as an Buffer off tank never actual straight support that literally throwing away an entire slot cause she wont do anything the whole match