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You have to try this Deadlock McGinnis turret build.

Sometimes, you just need a Deadlock build that runs itself. Lucky for you, this McGinnis Army of Turrets build is exactly that. Here’s everything you need to know about the build, including ability scaling, playstyle, and its pros and cons.

Best McGinnis build for scaled turret use

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McGinnis is one of the mostbeginner-friendly heroesin Deadlock, and this turret build takes this to the next level. You’ll need to be aggressive in the early game, which you have great abilities for, as you scale into the late game and let your turrets do the work for you.

Early game

Use wall and healing early to keep pressure up and gain a souls lead. Be aggressive.

Mid game

Begin scaling your turrets and look to jungle. Save Suppressor for a flex slot.

Late game

You now fight best alongside several turrets, so try and plan for big fights with setups.

Uber late game

Your army of turrets now heal you and deal massive damage.

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McGinnis abilities and upgrades

The focus of the build is McGinnis’s turrets, so naturally, those will fully scale first. Look to use her wall and heal early game, though.

Strengths and weaknesses of this McGinnis build in Deadlock

As fun as this build is to play, it isn’t perfect and you will run into some counter play. Here are the main strengths and weaknesses that we have encountered with this build.

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