Deadlock Pocket Guide: Briefcase Combos & Build (2026)
Deadlock Pocket Guide: Briefcase Combos & Build (2026)
Last updated: June 3, 2026
Pocket is the slippery trickster of the roster — a spirit assassin who fights with a sentient briefcase, teleports around with a flying cloak, and vanishes into his suitcase the moment things go wrong. He's got a high skill floor and isn't a beginner pick, but in the right hands he's maddening to play against. This guide covers his current kit with the data deadlock.io build tools draw from.
Deadlock.ioQuick answer: Pocket is a mobile spirit assassin: stack Barrage for a damage amp, dive with Flying Cloak, burst and escape with Enchanter's Satchel, and apply the anti-heal DoT ultimate Affliction in fights.
His abilities
| Ability | What it does |
|---|---|
 Barrage | Channel a stream of projectiles; hits on heroes stack a damage amp on all your damage. His core engine. |
 Flying Cloak | Launch a cloak, then press again to teleport to it. Your gap-close and escape in one. |
 Enchanter's Satchel | Dive into the suitcase, becoming invulnerable; on exit, burst nearby enemies. Panic button combo. |
 Affliction (ult) | An AoE damage-over-time that also suppresses enemy healing. |
Build & leveling
- Early:
Extra Spirit, 
Mystic Burst, 
Cold Front, 
Spirit Strike - Core:
Improved Spirit, 
Mystic Expansion, 
Ethereal Shift - Late:
Superior Cooldown, 
Mystic Reverb, 
Phantom Strike
Ability order: stat data leans Flying Cloak first for mobility, but maxing Barrage first for burst is equally valid; take Affliction whenever available.
⚠ Tier note: Pocket is a below-average, high-skill pick (~47–48% WR) in June 2026 and is patched almost every cycle. Land your Barrage stacks before committing, and keep Flying Cloak as an escape, not just an engage.- Intelicode ®Version 17.5.0.5
- Release Date 04-06-2022
- Provided Database v110.2
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