Raven Build & Ability Order
A stealth-minded assassin who hunts high-value targets and punishes any opponent that drifts too far from safety.
Raven is a recon-and-ambush hybrid whose mark-based information and shadowy approach paths make him especially strong at setting up picks with the team.
Raven AI Quick Summary
Raven is a Assassin hero in Deadlock (Difficulty 3/5). Raven is a recon-and-ambush hybrid whose mark-based information and shadowy approach paths make him especially strong at setting up picks with the team. In live patch 07-01-2026: There is no dedicated patch note for this hero right now, but the identity is clear enough to reward focused practice once you understand the patch.
Raven quick answer
Start with the three answers most hero searches need: whether to practice this hero, what the guide covers, and which build section to read first.
Quick answer
Better once you already understand the patch and want to refine entry timing and trade discipline.
Guide focus
Shadow Scout Assassin Build is a Assassin setup for Raven. The main spike runs through Boundless Spirit and Escalating Exposure. Late slots close the build with Cursed Relic and Mystic Reverb. Read Raven first through its pick threat identity, then use the rest of the page to refine the execution details.
Build first
Start with the opening buys item phase, then continue into ability order and counter routes.
Decision Summary
Read these four judgments first, then decide whether to go deeper into builds, matchups, or patch context.
Who Should Pick This Now
Better once you already understand the patch and want to refine entry timing and trade discipline.
Read This First
There is no dedicated patch note for this hero right now, but the identity is clear enough to reward focused practice once you understand the patch.
How To Read The Build
The page has a structured route already, so you can read it phase by phase and convert it directly into live builds.
Best Next Click
Begin with the combat snapshot and recommended items, then use the patch page to complete the live-environment picture.
Current Environment Status
Read this hero inside the current patch and recent community conversation before deciding why it deserves practice now or why it belongs on watch.
Environment read
Raven is best read right now as a pick threat sample first, then as a hero-specific execution problem.
Recent discussion heat
The usual discussion here is whether the ceiling on entry pressure is worth the higher variance.
Suggested action
Confirm entry success rate and exit routes first, then decide whether this hero deserves more current practice time.
Raven builds, items, and counters
These routes connect the hero guide to builds, counter items, and the wider tool set.
Raven Deadlock builds
Compare phase routes, core items, and nearby hero build paths in the full build library.
Raven build planner
Open this hero in Build Planner to tune around burst, survival, chase, or team utility.
Raven counter builds
Narrow counter items against burst, frontline pressure, catch, or utility-heavy enemies.
Core item index
Review recommended items, same-category swaps, and patch context before locking the route.
Battle Profile
Read Raven first through its pick threat identity, then use the rest of the page to refine the execution details.
Primary win condition
Raven wins most naturally through pick threat, turning its Assassin role into real contact advantage.
Best fight shape
This hero wants to enter from a flank or gap, secure one key target, and reset. Mobility supports proactive angle hunting, so you can usually arrive first, reposition first, and pressure first. The body is lighter, so positioning and timing matter more than trying to stand in front and absorb everything.
Main risk
The most common failure mode is simply fighting in the wrong distance band for the hero.
Quick Read
- Mobility is above average, so this hero can proactively hunt angles and chase.
- Base durability is lighter, so the hero depends more on timing, angle, or reset tools.
- Ammo is tighter, so the hero benefits more from selective, high-value windows.
Stats
- Health
- 570
- Move Speed
- 7
- Ammo
- 8
- Dps
- 52
Abilities
1 Shadow Call
Begin the hunt with shadow pressure that helps Raven threaten isolated enemies without fully exposing himself.
2 Feather Darts
Pepper a target with fast ranged follow-up that adds burst and makes escapes much riskier.
3 Murder of Crows
Cover an area in disruptive crow pressure to block routes and keep enemies from moving comfortably.
4 Death from Above
Strike from an unexpected angle with a high-threat finisher that turns Raven's ambush into a real execution window.
Shadow Scout Assassin Build
Shadow Scout Assassin Build is a Assassin setup for Raven. The main spike runs through Boundless Spirit and Escalating Exposure. Late slots close the build with Cursed Relic and Mystic Reverb.
Opening buys
Open with Spirit Strike and Extra Stamina to establish lane tempo and your first reliable contact pattern.
Core spike
Boundless Spirit and Escalating Exposure define the first real power spike and should shape how Raven wants to fight.
Late upgrades
Round the build out with Cursed Relic and Mystic Reverb once the game shifts into full fights and finishing power matters more.
Flex slots
Swap toward Echo Shard or Debuff Reducer when the matchup demands extra protection, utility, or situational answers.
Tactical Guide
Lane Plan
- Best in jungle or support. Raven adds value through information, marking, and shadow-based approach angles rather than raw stat checking. He is strongest when the enemy never feels certain which side of the fight is actually safe.
Midgame Plan
- Spirit Strike plus Boundless Spirit gives Raven enough damage and durability to stay relevant while roaming. Midgame is about turning marks into teamwide information advantage, then using shadowy movement to make every pick attempt harder to read.
Teamfight Role
- In teamfights Raven should mark the target your team most needs to track, then either help collapse from the side or keep vision pressure on the enemy backline. He is better as an enabler and closer than as a solo hard-carry damage source.
Common Mistakes
- Raven's personal damage is respectable but usually not enough to justify selfish fight choices.
- AoE reveal and anti-stealth tools can undermine his approach patterns badly.
- Bad timing on entry turns a smart information hero into a free exposed target.
Patch Note For This Version
There is no hero-specific note for the current patch yet, but the latest patch still explains the overall rhythm.
Where This Hero Excels
- His mark gives the whole team useful vision and target information.
- Hidden approach routes make him excellent at setting up ambushes.
- Pairs naturally with other heroes that want to catch isolated targets.
What To Practice This Patch
- The current anchor is still patch 07-01-2026, so use the broader patch rhythm to place this hero in context.
- The hero already has a structured build path, which makes phase-by-phase practice more straightforward.
- Execution asks for more precision, so stabilize entry timing and resource trades before forcing high-risk lines.
Overview
Raven is a playable hero in Deadlock.
Strong Against
Weak Against
Key Watchouts
- His direct damage is only moderate, so he is not a classic main carry.
- Once he is spotted, he loses a large chunk of his advantage.
- Detection and anti-stealth tools can shut down his plan.
Recommended Pairings
Drifter
Raven's mark and tracking make Drifter's hidden assassinations far more reliable.
Haze
Haze benefits heavily from Raven creating a clearly marked vulnerable target.
Lash
Lash loves having information and target clarity before committing a high-risk engage.
Skill order
Prioritize Feather Darts first, Shadow Call second, and Murder of Crows third, taking Death from Above whenever it becomes available. The opener row shows a practical first-allocation path: Feather Darts -> Murder of Crows -> Feather Darts -> Shadow Call -> Feather Darts -> Death from Above.
Priority
Combo order
Raven 1-20 Skill Order Planner
Click level steps below to inspect skill unlock progression or switch build variants.
| Ability | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shadow Call | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 20 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 Feather Darts | 2 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 17 | |||||||||||||||
| 3 Murder of Crows | 4 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 18 | |||||||||||||||
| 4 Death from Above | 6 | 11 | 15 | 19 |
Patch Context
This page is the site's freshness anchor for the current version.
