Mirage is a versatile character, offering a mix of significant damage, survivability, and excellent crowd-control abilities. Due to the unique mechanics of his skills, he becomes an invaluable asset in the hands of an experienced player.
Today, the Blix team will guide you on how to use Mirage effectively. We covered everything from basic gameplay principles to an in-depth analysis of interactions with other heroes. If you want to master Mirage and become proficient with this character, this article will be a valuable resource for you.
Deadlock hero: Mirage
Contents
- 1 Base Stats
- 2 Weapon Stats
- 3 Vitality Stats
- 4 Mirage Abilities
- 5 Fire Scarabs
- 6 Tornado
- 7 Djinn’s Mark
- 8 Traveler
- 9 Patch Changes
- 10 Ability Leveling
- 11 Item Build
- 12 Early Game
- 13 Mid Game
- 14 Late Game
- 15 Situational Items
- 16 Game Strategy
- 17 Laning Stage
- 18 Mid Game
- 19 Late Game
- 20 Actions on the Map
- 21 Typical Mistakes and Solutions
- 22 Synergy of Heroes
- 23 Synergy
- 24 Enemy
- 25 Alternative Item Builds
- 26 Defensive Build
- 27 Aggressive Build
- 28 Hybrid Build
- 29 Tips and Tricks
- 30 Conclusion
Base Stats
Weapon Stats
| DPS | 51 |
| Bullet Damage | 18+0.70 |
| Ammo | 16 |
| Bullets per sec | 2.86 |
| Reload Time | 2.6s |
| Bullet Velocity | 828m/s |
| Light Melee | 63+2.67 |
| Heavy Melee | 116+4.91 |
| Falloff Range | 20m → 58m |
Vitality Stats
| Health | 550+41 |
| Health Regen | 2 |
| Move Speed | 7.3m/s |
| Stamina | 3 |
Mirage Abilities
Deadlock hero: Mirage Art
Fire Scarabs
Start launching fire scarabs. Each scarab can be launched separately, stealing max health from enemies over time and applying bullet resist reduction. Applying multiple scarabs to the same enemy will extend the health stealing duration. The health gain from hitting heroes is 3x as effective as against non-heroes.
Deadlock: Mirage Fire Scarabs
- Max HP Steal Per Bullet: 75
- Bullet Resist: -10%
- Launch Window: 8s
- Debuff Duration: 14s
- Cooldown: 40s
- Health Steal Duration: 4s
Upgrades
- 1 Ability Point: -15s Cooldown
- 2 Ability Points: -8% Bullet Resist
- 5 Ability Points: +80 Max HP Steal Per Bullet
Tornado
Transform yourself into a tornado that travels forward, damaging enemies and lifting them up in the air. After emerging from the tornado you gain bullet evasion.
Deadlock: Mirage Tornado
- Damage: 70
- Lift Duration: 1s
- Bullet Evasion Chance: 25%
- Bullet Evasion Duration: 3.5s
- Radius: 3.5m
Upgrades
- 1 Ability Point: +0.4s Lift Duration
- 2 Ability Points: -14s Cooldown
- 5 Ability Points: +20% Bullet Evasion Chance
Djinn’s Mark
Passive: Your shots apply an increasing multiplier on the target. When the multiplier on a target expires or you reach the max, it’s consumed and the target suffers Spirit Damage and is briefly revealed on the map. The final damage is the base damage times the multiplier.
Active: Consume multiplier of Djinn’s Mark to deal its damage now.
Deadlock: Mirage Djinn’s Mark
- Base Damage: 12
- Max Stacks: 8
- Max Frequency: 2.5s
- Multiplier Duration: 4.5s
- Reveal Duration: 3s
Upgrades
- 1 Ability Point: Apply 80% Slow for 0.5s whenever you apply 2x multiplier or higher
- 2 Ability Points: +4.0s Multiplier Duration and +10 Base Damage
- 5 Ability Points: -0.75s Cooldown Between Multiplier and +4 Max Multiplier
Traveler
Channeled. Target an ally or visible enemy hero on the minimap, then teleport to where they were when your channel started. After teleporting, you gain move speed and fire rate until your next reload.
Deadlock: Mirage Traveler
- Channel Duration: 2.5s
- Move Speed: 2m/s
- Fire Rate: 30%
- Move Speed Duration: 4s
Upgrades
- 1 Ability Point: +2m Move Speed
- 2 Ability Points: Grants Traveller Buffs to Ally
- 5 Ability Points: On arrival, become Immune to Stun, Silence, Sleep, Root, and Disarm for 3s.
Patch Changes
- Tornado’s ability was moved from first to second, creating difficulties for many players. After the update, the hero’s win rate dropped by 5%, despite no other changes.
- Scarabs now deal gradual damage instead of instant damage, emphasizing the importance of positioning and strategy.
Ability Leveling
Solo Laning
- First and foremost, maxing Djinn’s Mark (third ability) is the perfect ability for lane control.
- The tornado is utilized for escapism and controlling enemies.
- Scarabs improve your health regeneration and enable you to harass enemies.
Dou Laning
- Make Tornado a priority in order to create opportunities for your allies and effectively combine your abilities.
- The combination of Tornado and Scarabs can effectively initiate fights.
Item Build
Early Game
Deadlock: Mirage Early Game Items
- Restorative Shot to restore your health.
- Headshot Booster will allow you to apply more pressure on your opponents.
- Extra Health and Extra Stamina will increase your mobility and survivability.
Mid Game
Deadlock: Mirage Mid Game Items
- Kinetic Dash will increase your mobility and damage.
- Quicksilver Reload will give you the ability to instantly reload your weapon.
- Bullet Lifesteal enables efficient farming and ensures that you always maintain a full health reserve.
Late Game
Deadlock: Mirage Late Game Items
- Sharpshooter will significantly increase your damage.
- Bullet Armor and Spirit Armor will increase your survivability against physical and magical damage.
- Ricochet and Lucky Shot are essential items that will enhance your damage output against enemies.
Situational Items
Deadlock: Mirage Situational Items
- Improved Bullet and Spirit Armor provide enhanced defense against bullets and magic as needed.
- Slowing Hex will give additional control.
- Withering Whip enables you to apply more pressure on opponents in the early stage of the game.
Game Strategy
Deadlock hero: Mirage Art
Laning Stage
Solo Lane
- Maximize damage to the enemy using Tornado and Fire Scarabs.
- Achieve victory in the lane by maintaining constant regeneration and control.
Duo Lane
- Coordinate with heroes who deal instant damage or control, such as Warden or Grey Talon.
- Effectively navigate the map while assisting in neighboring lanes.
Mid Game
- Always be on the lookout for opportune moments to initiate ganks.
- Farm your essential items.
- Be mindful of your positioning during fights to avoid enemy focus.
Late Game
- Maintain your distance and engage from a safe position by utilizing Long Range strategies.
- Join team fights by punishing your enemies using Ricochet and Crippling Headshot.
- Make sure to use the Debuff Remover actively to escape dangerous situations.
Actions on the Map
- Control key locations on the map, such as runes or capture points, using a Tornado.
- Utilize the ultimate ability to swiftly navigate between lanes or secure key targets.
- Mirage is particularly effective in narrow passages, where Ricochet can inflict maximum damage.
Typical Mistakes and Solutions
- Bad position selection
- Solution:Support your frontline heroes by using long-range attacks to hit enemies from a distance.
- Farm ignore
- Solution: Regularly push out the lanes to maintain a high level of net worth.
- Improper use of abilities
- Solution: Use the tornado during critical moments, such as to interrupt an enemy’s channeling ability or to control a key hero.
Synergy of Heroes
Synergy
- Lash: The Lash ultimates are very effective, especially with Mirage’s Tornado, which blocks enemies’ escape routes.
- Yamato: Yamato offers frontal defense and assists Mirage in maintaining a safe distance.
- Vindicta: Vindicta assists in choosing the best moments to use Tornado and is also highly effective in supporting ganks.
Enemy
- Shiv: Shiv can create problems in the solo lane due to its high damage and mobility.
- Warden: Warden is a challenging target due to its high survivability and strong control capabilities.
- Seven: Seven requires a special approach because he often possesses many items and abilities that enable him to withstand substantial damage.
Alternative Item Builds
Defensive Build
- Bullet Armor, Spirit Armor, and Toxic Bullets offer optimal survivability while still delivering adequate damage.
Aggressive Build
- Burst Fire, Ricochet, and Swift Striker provide significant damage output quickly.
Hybrid Build
- A combination of offensive and defensive items, such as the Crippling Headshot and Debuff Remover.
Tips and Tricks
- Mirage is stronger in the early game but requires good positioning during the late game.
- Ricochet synergizes well with Crippling Headshot, enabling you to control multiple enemies simultaneously.
- Use scarabs for extra harassment and health regeneration.
- If the situation requires it, use a melee attack when necessary.
- Use your ultimate ability for surprise ganks or to quickly return the fight.
Conclusion
Deadlock: Art
Mirage is not just a hero; he poses a real threat to any opponent in Deadlock. The Blix team is confident that by following this guide, you will unlock the hero’s full potential. We have covered all aspects of the game, from builds to tactics, ensuring you feel confident at every stage of a match.
Remember that the key to success with Mirage lies in understanding your strengths and weaknesses, adapting to different situations, and communicating effectively with your team. Deadlock is constantly evolving, and we will continue to share relevant tips and strategies. We wish you the best of luck on the battlefields and hope to see you in the game! For more content related to Deadlock, we recommend visiting the Reddit thread.
