Weapon item · 3,200 souls
Shadow Weave is a 3,200-soul weapon item. Its active makes you stealthed for up to 13 seconds; attacking or casting ends the stealth and starts an ambush. Since the 30 Oct 2026 update, the ambush gives +50% weapon damage and builds up over 6 seconds of stealth.
What Shadow Weave does#
| Category | Weapon · Tier 3 |
|---|---|
| Cost | 3,200 souls |
| Passive | +5 out-of-combat regen, +2 m sprint speed |
| Active | Stealth for 13 s (20 m spot radius, faster sprint) |
| Ambush | +50% weapon damage, +25 spirit power for 5 s; full after 6 s of stealth |
| Cooldown | 37 s |
| Builds from | Sprint Boots |
Shop version. Numbers come from the in-game item and deadlock.wiki, checked 31 Oct 2026; the in-game tooltip is always the final word after a patch.
When to buy Shadow Weave#
- You play a burst hero who wants to start fights on isolated targets.
- You need a way to reposition or escape without being seen.
- You can wait the 6 seconds for a full-strength ambush.
When to skip it#
- You need to be visible and in the fight all the time, such as a frontline brawler.
- The enemy fights in tight groups — enemies within 20 m spot you.
What it doesn’t do#
- Taking damage briefly reveals you.
- Targeted abilities can still lock onto you while stealthed.
- Most items end stealth when used.
Items that pair with it#
Recent changes#
- Ambush now +50% weapon damage (fire rate and melee bonuses removed), builds over 6 s of stealth; stealth-breaking abilities get the bonus too.
- Now builds from Sprint Boots; cooldown 45 s → 37 s.
FAQ#
How long does Shadow Weave’s ambush last?
5 seconds after you break stealth.
What changed in the Halloween 2026 update?
The ambush lost its fire-rate and melee bonuses and now gives +50% weapon damage, reaching full strength after 6 seconds of stealth.
More item guides#
Every item, filterable by category and price, is in the full item list. How the shop works is in items explained.
