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With the variety of playstyles you can build inDeadlock, few will choose a complex hero like Haze, who’s low on health, has limited ammo, and doesn’t deal a lot of damage early in the game. However, with the right hands and witty brains, she holds the potential to kill an entire enemy squad. One opponent at a time.
Her agile kit and late-game damage potential make her a great pick, even though players need to be careful about the items they purchase and the abilities they upgrade. It’s a little complicated to get the most out of her kit, but once you do, you will be unstoppable.
The game is still in development. Expect a lot more balance changes and improvements over time.
Haze Overview
One of the fastest heroes in Deadlock, Haze is anideal pick for those who prefer agility to strength. Initially, the80 damage per second (DPS)she inflicts is minimal, and her gun’s capacity isn’t impressive either. Furthermore, hermax health of 500and25 ammo capacitydoesn’t work in her favor.
This is the reason whyplayers need to be careful about who they plan on killingin a match. Since Haze empowers her abilities over time, she may feel weak during the early stages of the game. Fortunately, when her abilities are synergized, she sees a big improvement in mobility, which helps build a playstyle that can catch enemies off-guard.
Haze Abilities
One of Haze’s most important abilities, Sleep Dagger, will test your accuracy during all phases of the match.It requires a precise shot, and once you manage to land it, it will stun an enemy for some time. However, its tactical advantage only comes to the spotlight when you’re sure about being aggressive in a fight.
On the other hand, something like Fixation gives your weapon damage apassive boost without having to worry about triggering it all the time. This is an easy investment and will give your base damage a much-needed upgrade. Since most of your points will go into this ability, think carefully about which others deserve your attention.
Description
Sleep Dagger
Throw a dagger thatdamages an enemy and puts them to sleepfor three seconds.
Become invisible and faster(+2 meters per second) for eight seconds.
Fixation
Bullet damage increasesas you shoot the target. Lasts for six seconds and grants +0.2 per stack weapon damage.
Bullet Dance
Fire an array of bullets that covers a radius of 15 meters.All enemies in this area take damage, and Haze has a +25 percent fire rate along with an additional two weapon damage.
Smoke Bombis a unique skill that allows you to turn invisible for some time and can be used in accordance with your playstyle. Should you ever wish to get out of a risky fight, this can come in handy. However,it’s best triggered when going in for a killand gives Haze a big boost in her speed.
Bullet Dancemay look fancy and easy to use, but as with most area of effect (AOE) abilities in Deadlock, you need to be extra careful about your surroundings.Triggering a Smoke Bomb before using itcan be useful when going against a group of enemies. Overall, Haze’s abilities work best when you have the right items to secure your abilities. Otherwise, it’s easy to overestimate her potential.
Make sure you purchase Unstoppable from the shop, as it blends well with Bullet Dance.
Upgrades And Builds For Haze
Harnessing Haze’s stealth abilities is all about having a good start. In early game, making the most of your weapon should be your focus. Since the base damage and ammo capacity of the weapon aren’t much, it’s good toinvest in items that make ammo and reload a bit more reliable.
This strategy will continue to be your goal until mid-game arrives, and that’s when the Haze needs to improve her movement and stealth. Both of these can be enhanced through her abilities and upgrades, andthey will help you farm souls faster. This makes you ready for a fight and lets you earn souls much faster.
Stage
Items
Early Game: Focus on building ammo capacity and having faster reloads.
Bullet Lifesteal, Enduring Speed, Slowing Bullets, Debuff Reducer, and Quicksilver Reload.
Mid Game:Shift attention towards building movement and stealth.
Superior Stamina, Intensifying Magazine, Burst Fire, Tesla Bullets, and Ethereal Shift.
Late Game:Maximize overall damage output.
Ricochet, Lucky Shot, and Tesla Bullets.
Late game usually focuses on Haze’s overall Spirit and base damage. Remember that she’s still weak when it comes to HP, but her abilities can do a lot of damage, especially in team fights. The goal here is toinvest in items that help you use Bullet Dance in team fightswhile also having enough resources to rely on base damage and movement. Additionally, you’re able to consider getting certain situational items that work well with her kit.
Items likeRicochet and Lucky Shot are perfectfor Haze’s ultimate ability (Bullet Dance).
Playstyle Strategy
There are two ways of making the best of Haze’s abilities. You can either be extremelyfocused on farming resources early onorannoying opponents. The former isbest suited for solo players, and the latter works better in a team when you know you’ve got reliable backup options.
Sleep Dagger For A Kill
Haze is quite privileged with this ability, as itgives players a confidence boost before going in for a kill. It’s also good for finishing off an enemy after dealing lots of damage. attempt to keep this for specific situations, though, as the cooldown time prevents you from using this ability over and over again.
Smoke Bomb For Stealth
If you’re a fan of stealth in video games, you’re going to adore Haze. Smoke Bomb gives you a massive advantage over other players asit can help you plan your attacks better. It’s best to equip this before switching lanes, fighting a boss, or going for a kill.
Fixation For Damage Output
Combined with her other ability, Bullet Dance, Haze can do a lot of damage regardless of who stands in her way. Don’t even think twice before investing in this ability, asit slowly builds up your Spirit damage. In turn, your overall damage output will feel incredibly strong as the game progresses.
Haze’s damage may improve over time and grant you a lot of kills, but her overall health is still not as impressive. Remember thatgoing for a kill is a good idea only when you’re sure the risk is worth it.
Bullet Dance For Flanking
Since we’ve established that Haze works best when in “stealth mode,“flanking with her ultimate ability is the best tactical move you can pull off. Ideally, you will want to first trigger your Smoke Bomb, then sneak up on the enemy team. Right when they feel safe about their position in the game, use Bullet Dance to inflict as much damage as you can. They’ll never see it coming.
Even if you fail to execute this move, an item likeSoul Rebirth can quickly bring you backto the fight.
