Deadlock: Haze Hero Guide

With the variety of playstyles you can build in Deadlock, 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.

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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.

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Haze Overview

One of the fastest heroes in Deadlock, Haze is an ideal pick for those who prefer agility to strength. Initially, the 80 damage per second (DPS) she inflicts is minimal, and her gun's capacity isn't impressive either. Furthermore, her max health of 500 and 25 ammo capacity doesn't work in her favor.

This is the reason why players need to be careful about who they plan on killing in 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 a passive 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.

Name

Description

Sleep Dagger

Throw a dagger that damages an enemy and puts them to sleep for three seconds.

Smoke Bomb

Become invisible and faster (+2 meters per second) for eight seconds.

Fixation

Bullet damage increases as 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 Bomb is 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 kill and gives Haze a big boost in her speed.

Bullet Dance may 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 it can 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 to invest 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, and they 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 to invest in items that help you use Bullet Dance in team fights while also having enough resources to rely on base damage and movement. Additionally, you can consider getting certain situational items that work well with her kit.

• Ammo Scavenger: Every time you deny or attain a soul, you earn your ammo back, and it stacks Spirit Power. Incredibly useful when farming!
• Healing Rite: Increase health regeneration and movement speed. You can apply this to allies or yourself.
• Duration Extender: Increase the duration of your items and abilities.
• Soul Rebirth: If you die, respawn at the same location after four seconds with some health.

Items like Ricochet and Lucky Shot are perfect for Haze's ultimate ability (Bullet Dance).

Playstyle Strategy

There are two ways of making the best of Haze's abilities. You can either be extremely focused on farming resources early on or annoying opponents. The former is best 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 it gives players a confidence boost before going in for a kill. It's also good for finishing off an enemy after dealing lots of damage. Try 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 as it 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, as it 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 that going 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 like Soul Rebirth can quickly bring you back to the fight.

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