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THE TIME THIEF

Author Ahni AscendantAscendant 4 · Updated Apr 11, 2026 · Favorites this week 267

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Skill order

Order set by the author · gold is the ultimate

Pulse Grenade
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1
2
3
Time Wall
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1
2
3
Kinetic Carbine
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1
2
3
Paradoxical Swap
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1
2
3

Item order

Stages top to bottom, items left to right

  1. 1

    Early

    12,000 Souls

    Left to right. You can flex the order

    1. Headshot BoosterHeadshot BoosterBUY THIS
    2. Slowing BulletsSlowing BulletsAllows you to chase enemies
    3. HeadhunterHeadhunterGood damage and healing at the same time. Works with the Carbine.
    4. Extra HealthExtra HealthWith the new buff this item now gives a lot of health for the early
    5. Extra StaminaExtra StaminaFOR DASHING MORE!
    6. FortitudeFortitudeItem for roaming a lot. Once you buy this look for picks with the swap. "You can swap this for Veil Walker, it's your choice."
    7. Mystic VulnerabilityMystic Vulnerability
    All item notes
    • Headshot Booster — BUY THIS
    • Slowing Bullets — Allows you to chase enemies
    • Headhunter — Good damage and healing at the same time. Works with the Carbine.
    • Extra Health — With the new buff this item now gives a lot of health for the early
    • Extra Stamina — FOR DASHING MORE!
    • Fortitude — Item for roaming a lot. Once you buy this look for picks with the swap. "You can swap this for Veil Walker, it's your choice."
  2. 2

    Optional

    Optional3,200 Souls
    1. Restorative ShotRestorative ShotIf you have good aim use this to heal. Sell it later
    2. Healing RiteHealing RiteIF THEY'RE HITTING YOU HARD BUY THIS AND HEAL. Sell it later.
    3. Extra RegenExtra RegenIf they have a lot of poke like Doorman, Geist, this can be very good. Sell it later
    4. Monster RoundsMonster Rounds
    All item notes
    • Restorative Shot — If you have good aim use this to heal. Sell it later
    • Healing Rite — IF THEY'RE HITTING YOU HARD BUY THIS AND HEAL. Sell it later.
    • Extra Regen — If they have a lot of poke like Doorman, Geist, this can be very good. Sell it later
  3. 3

    CORE

    32,000 Souls
    1. Ballistic EnchantmentBallistic EnchantmentA VERY good item. Increases bomb range and for each hit your weapon damage increases.
    2. Stamina MasteryStamina MasteryYOU CAN DASH TWICE IN THE AIR! Take advantage of its speed with the Carbine charge.
    3. Superior DurationSuperior DurationIncreases bomb duration, wall duration, and Carbine duration. It also affects your items!
    4. Hollow PointHollow Point
    5. Superior CooldownSuperior CooldownCooldown for all your abilities! Swapping!
    6. Greater ExpansionGreater ExpansionIncreases bomb range and wall range, even the swap.
    7. Echo ShardEcho ShardINSANE DOUBLE BOMB!
    8. Crippling HeadshotCrippling Headshot
    All item notes
    • Ballistic Enchantment — A VERY good item. Increases bomb range and for each hit your weapon damage increases.
    • Stamina Mastery — YOU CAN DASH TWICE IN THE AIR! Take advantage of its speed with the Carbine charge.
    • Superior Duration — Increases bomb duration, wall duration, and Carbine duration. It also affects your items!
    • Superior Cooldown — Cooldown for all your abilities! Swapping!
    • Greater Expansion — Increases bomb range and wall range, even the swap.
    • Echo Shard — INSANE DOUBLE BOMB!
  4. 4

    Choose 1

    Optional19,200 Souls

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    1. Dispel MagicDispel MagicIs there any stun bothering you? Buy this! Remember it doesn't remove ultimate effects. Works against: Bebop, Graves, Infernus, Seven, etc.
    2. Warp StoneWarp StoneA lot of mobility to get in and out, plus bullet resistance. You can combine it with Carbine speed and be a lightning.
    3. CounterspellCounterspellThis item has many utilities and is really good. If there's a skill or CC bothering you buy it. Works against: Lash, Wraith, Bebop, Apollo, Shiv, Billy, Pocket, etc.
    4. Bullet ResilienceBullet ResiliencePassive bullet resistance. Very good if they have a lot of Gun or their carry is dealing a lot of damage. Also makes you stronger against Melees.
    5. Spirit ResilienceSpirit ResiliencePassive Spiritual Resistance. Very good if they have a lot of spirit. Usually, you always want this.
    6. Metal SkinMetal SkinAVOID GETTING DESTROYED BY HAZE! WOW!
    All item notes
    • Dispel Magic — Is there any stun bothering you? Buy this! Remember it doesn't remove ultimate effects. Works against: Bebop, Graves, Infernus, Seven, etc.
    • Warp Stone — A lot of mobility to get in and out, plus bullet resistance. You can combine it with Carbine speed and be a lightning.
    • Counterspell — This item has many utilities and is really good. If there's a skill or CC bothering you buy it. Works against: Lash, Wraith, Bebop, Apollo, Shiv, Billy, Pocket, etc.
    • Bullet Resilience — Passive bullet resistance. Very good if they have a lot of Gun or their carry is dealing a lot of damage. Also makes you stronger against Melees.
    • Spirit Resilience — Passive Spiritual Resistance. Very good if they have a lot of spirit. Usually, you always want this.
    • Metal Skin — AVOID GETTING DESTROYED BY HAZE! WOW!
  5. 5

    Counters Greens

    Optional9,600 Souls

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    1. Spirit ShieldingSpirit ShieldingEarly protection against annoying Spirit characters. Works against: Lash, Mina, Pocket, Bebop, etc.
    2. Weapon ShieldingWeapon ShieldingEarly protection against guns: Haze, Infernus, Seven, Wraith, etc.
    3. Reactive BarrierReactive BarrierBUY THIS IF THEY HAVE A MO AND KRILL IT HELPS YOU SURVIVE I PROMISE
    4. Battle VestBattle VestEarly bullet protection with additional cadence. Just in case you feel like it.
    5. Enchanter's EmblemEnchanter's EmblemSame as battle ves but if you want spirit protection and gain more CD
    6. Debuff ReducerDebuff ReducerThis item is good for early if they have a lot of CC. It helps you withstand Abrams' stun against the wall.
    All item notes
    • Spirit Shielding — Early protection against annoying Spirit characters. Works against: Lash, Mina, Pocket, Bebop, etc.
    • Weapon Shielding — Early protection against guns: Haze, Infernus, Seven, Wraith, etc.
    • Reactive Barrier — BUY THIS IF THEY HAVE A MO AND KRILL IT HELPS YOU SURVIVE I PROMISE
    • Battle Vest — Early bullet protection with additional cadence. Just in case you feel like it.
    • Enchanter's Emblem — Same as battle ves but if you want spirit protection and gain more CD
    • Debuff Reducer — This item is good for early if they have a lot of CC. It helps you withstand Abrams' stun against the wall.
  6. 6

    Antiheal Options

    Optional17,600 Souls
    1. Toxic BulletsToxic BulletsIf you really want to remove heal you can swap this for Head Hunter.
    2. HealbaneHealbaneCheap and effective antiheal. It activates with your Carbine too. Sells in late for Spirit Burn.
    3. Spirit BurnSpirit BurnMore expensive antiheal but with much more damage. Buy this in late and sell the Healbane.
    4. InhibitorInhibitorI haven't tried it much with Paradox but it might work.
    All item notes
    • Toxic Bullets — If you really want to remove heal you can swap this for Head Hunter.
    • Healbane — Cheap and effective antiheal. It activates with your Carbine too. Sells in late for Spirit Burn.
    • Spirit Burn — More expensive antiheal but with much more damage. Buy this in late and sell the Healbane.
    • Inhibitor — I haven't tried it much with Paradox but it might work.
  7. 7

    Counters

    Optional15,200 Souls

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    1. Slowing HexSlowing HexWHAT'S UP LASH CAN'T YOU JUMP? WHAT'S UP POCKET CAN'T YOU TP TO THE COAT?
    2. Silence WaveSilence WaveUnderrated item in my opinion. It's really good against burst damage characters: like Calico, Apollo or Mina.
    3. Rusted BarrelRusted BarrelWorks in early when you're against a gun and want to annoy them.
    4. Disarming HexDisarming HexDon't shoot bro put that weapon down I'll give you everything I have.
    5. KnockdownKnockdownCOME VINDICTA COME COME
    6. DecayDecayNormally you don't want this because if you want antiheal you buy toxic Bullets or Healbane first. But if there's a really annoying Victor, why not?
    All item notes
    • Slowing Hex — WHAT'S UP LASH CAN'T YOU JUMP? WHAT'S UP POCKET CAN'T YOU TP TO THE COAT?
    • Silence Wave — Underrated item in my opinion. It's really good against burst damage characters: like Calico, Apollo or Mina.
    • Rusted Barrel — Works in early when you're against a gun and want to annoy them.
    • Disarming Hex — Don't shoot bro put that weapon down I'll give you everything I have.
    • Knockdown — COME VINDICTA COME COME
    • Decay — Normally you don't want this because if you want antiheal you buy toxic Bullets or Healbane first. But if there's a really annoying Victor, why not?
  8. 8

    LATE ITEMS

    57,600 Souls

    There is no order. Buy what you need

    1. Glass CannonGlass CannonIn case you want to deal more damage with the Carbine
    2. Escalating ExposureEscalating Exposure
    3. Boundless SpiritBoundless Spirit
    4. Lightning ScrollLightning Scroll
    5. Vortex WebVortex Web
    6. Transcendent CooldownTranscendent Cooldown
    7. InfuserInfuser
    8. Divine BarrierDivine Barrier
    9. Cursed RelicCursed Relic
    All item notes
    • Glass Cannon — In case you want to deal more damage with the Carbine
  9. 9

    Testing

    Optional19,200 Souls
    1. TankbusterTankbusterI haven't tested it enough. In theory, it should make the carbine deal more damage.
    2. Bullet Resist ShredderBullet Resist ShredderYou can add this to your Build. It's really good and activates with your Bomb.
    3. Express ShotExpress ShotYou can replace Hollow Point with this item.
    4. StalkerStalkerGives you more early and you can replace it with Mystic Shot, but it falls off a lot in late.
    5. Alchemical FireAlchemical FireCombos well with the bomb and the swap. You can change it for the Ballistic Enchantment.
    6. Escalating ResilienceEscalating ResilienceFor testing!
    7. Cultist SacrificeCultist SacrificeIf you had a bad lane you can opt for this item. It helps you farm faster
    All item notes
    • Tankbuster — I haven't tested it enough. In theory, it should make the carbine deal more damage.
    • Bullet Resist Shredder — You can add this to your Build. It's really good and activates with your Bomb.
    • Express Shot — You can replace Hollow Point with this item.
    • Stalker — Gives you more early and you can replace it with Mystic Shot, but it falls off a lot in late.
    • Alchemical Fire — Combos well with the bomb and the swap. You can change it for the Ballistic Enchantment.
    • Escalating Resilience — For testing!
    • Cultist Sacrifice — If you had a bad lane you can opt for this item. It helps you farm faster