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'''Build-up''' is a mechanic that causes bullets or [[Melee Attack|melee attacks]] to accumulate a status effect over multiple hits.

Whenever a hero fires at an enemy, items and abilities with Build-up add a percentage to a meter on that target. Once the meter reaches 100%, the associated status effect is triggered. The progress of a build-up is shown as round icons above the target. Build-up per shot is reduced by [[Falloff Range|damage falloff]], dropping to as low as 10% of its base value at maximum range. For most effects, melee damage also ~~apply~~ build-up.

Whenever a hero fires at an enemy, items and abilities with Build-up add a percentage to a meter on that target. Once the meter reaches 100%, the associated status effect is triggered. The progress of a build-up is shown as round icons above the target. Build-up per shot is reduced by [[Falloff Range|damage falloff]], dropping to as low as 10% of its base value at maximum range. For most effects, melee damage also applies build-up.

Build-up is a related but distinct mechanic from [[Stack|Stacks]]. Unlike stacks, which are discrete increments that scale an ongoing effect, build-up functions as a percentage meter that triggers a single status effect upon reaching 100%.

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| {{ItemIcon|Inhibitor}} || Damage Reduction and [[Healing]] Reduction

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| {{ItemIcon|Toxic Bullets}} || Bleed ([[Spirit Damage]] over time)

| {{ItemIcon|Toxic Bullets}}* || Bleed ([[Spirit Damage]] over time)

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| {{ItemIcon|Spiritual Overflow}}* || [[Fire Rate]], [[Spirit Power]] and [[Lifesteal|Spirit Lifesteal]]

| {{ItemIcon|Spiritual Overflow}}** || [[Fire Rate]], [[Spirit Power]] and [[Lifesteal|Spirit Lifesteal]]

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<nowiki>*</nowiki> Doesn't build-up with melee.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> {{ItemIcon|Spiritual Overflow}} is a special case: its build-up affects the shooter rather than the target. However, the build-up meter still accumulates on the target being shot, meaning it is impossible to accelerate the process by shooting multiple different targets at once. It is also the only build-up source where the progress is not shown above the target.

<nowiki>**</nowiki> {{ItemIcon|Spiritual Overflow}} is a special case: its build-up affects the shooter rather than the target. However, the build-up meter still accumulates on the target being shot, meaning it is impossible to accelerate the process by shooting multiple different targets at once. It is also the only build-up source where the progress is not shown above the target.

==Heroes==

Some heroes have abilities that use the Build-up mechanic, accumulating a percentage on the target until the associated effect triggers.

* {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}' {{AbilityIcon|Afterburn}}: triggers a Burn (damage over time) effect. Light Melee attacks count as 1 stack; Heavy Melee attacks count as 2 stacks.

* {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}' {{AbilityIcon|Afterburn}}: triggers a Burn (Spirit damage over time) effect. Light Melee attacks count as 1 stack; Heavy Melee attacks count as 2 stacks.

* {{HeroIcon|Mina}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Love Bites}}: triggers a Spirit damage proc. Melee attacks do not contribute to build-up.

* {{HeroIcon|Mirage}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Djinn's Mark}}: builds up stacks by shooting the target at certain intervals, triggering a Spirit damage proc either when the timer runs out, when max stacks are reached, or when activated by Mirage. Builds up with a single bullet per stack.

* {{HeroIcon|Silver}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Slam Fire}} (Tier 3): deals bonus damage if all 3 shots hit the same target.

* {{HeroIcon|Silver}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Slam Fire}} (Tier 3): deals bonus Weapon damage if all 3 shots hit the same target.

* {{HeroIcon|Vyper}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Lethal Venom}} (Tier 3): triggers a Spirit damage proc. Can build up with melee and isn't blocked by {{AbilityIcon|Petrifying Bola}}.

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 '''Build-up''' is a mechanic that causes bullets or [[Melee Attack|melee attacks]] to accumulate a status effect over multiple hits.
-Whenever a hero fires at an enemy, items and abilities with Build-up add a percentage to a meter on that target. Once the meter reaches 100%, the associated status effect is triggered. The progress of a build-up is shown as round icons above the target. Build-up per shot is reduced by [[Falloff Range|damage falloff]], dropping to as low as 10% of its base value at maximum range. For most effects, melee damage also apply build-up.
+Whenever a hero fires at an enemy, items and abilities with Build-up add a percentage to a meter on that target. Once the meter reaches 100%, the associated status effect is triggered. The progress of a build-up is shown as round icons above the target. Build-up per shot is reduced by [[Falloff Range|damage falloff]], dropping to as low as 10% of its base value at maximum range. For most effects, melee damage also applies build-up.
 Build-up is a related but distinct mechanic from [[Stack|Stacks]]. Unlike stacks, which are discrete increments that scale an ongoing effect, build-up functions as a percentage meter that triggers a single status effect upon reaching 100%.
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 | {{ItemIcon|Inhibitor}} || Damage Reduction and [[Healing]] Reduction
 |-
-| {{ItemIcon|Toxic Bullets}} || Bleed ([[Spirit Damage]] over time)
+| {{ItemIcon|Toxic Bullets}}* || Bleed ([[Spirit Damage]] over time)
 |-
-| {{ItemIcon|Spiritual Overflow}}* || [[Fire Rate]], [[Spirit Power]] and [[Lifesteal|Spirit Lifesteal]]
+| {{ItemIcon|Spiritual Overflow}}** || [[Fire Rate]], [[Spirit Power]] and [[Lifesteal|Spirit Lifesteal]]
 |}
+<nowiki>*</nowiki> Doesn't build-up with melee.
-<nowiki>*</nowiki> {{ItemIcon|Spiritual Overflow}} is a special case: its build-up affects the shooter rather than the target. However, the build-up meter still accumulates on the target being shot, meaning it is impossible to accelerate the process by shooting multiple different targets at once. It is also the only build-up source where the progress is not shown above the target.
+<nowiki>**</nowiki> {{ItemIcon|Spiritual Overflow}} is a special case: its build-up affects the shooter rather than the target. However, the build-up meter still accumulates on the target being shot, meaning it is impossible to accelerate the process by shooting multiple different targets at once. It is also the only build-up source where the progress is not shown above the target.
 ==Heroes==
 Some heroes have abilities that use the Build-up mechanic, accumulating a percentage on the target until the associated effect triggers.
-* {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}' {{AbilityIcon|Afterburn}}: triggers a Burn (damage over time) effect. Light Melee attacks count as 1 stack; Heavy Melee attacks count as 2 stacks.
+* {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}' {{AbilityIcon|Afterburn}}: triggers a Burn (Spirit damage over time) effect. Light Melee attacks count as 1 stack; Heavy Melee attacks count as 2 stacks.
 * {{HeroIcon|Mina}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Love Bites}}: triggers a Spirit damage proc. Melee attacks do not contribute to build-up.
 * {{HeroIcon|Mirage}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Djinn's Mark}}: builds up stacks by shooting the target at certain intervals, triggering a Spirit damage proc either when the timer runs out, when max stacks are reached, or when activated by Mirage. Builds up with a single bullet per stack.
-* {{HeroIcon|Silver}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Slam Fire}} (Tier 3): deals bonus damage if all 3 shots hit the same target.
+* {{HeroIcon|Silver}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Slam Fire}} (Tier 3): deals bonus Weapon damage if all 3 shots hit the same target.
 * {{HeroIcon|Vyper}}'s {{AbilityIcon|Lethal Venom}} (Tier 3): triggers a Spirit damage proc. Can build up with melee and isn't blocked by {{AbilityIcon|Petrifying Bola}}.