Vyper · Ability 3
Slither
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HeroVyper →What does Slither do in Deadlock?
Slither is Vyper's ability 3 with 15% slide distance. You have increased Slide Distance, can Slide up hills, and can turn faster while Sliding.
Upgrades: 1 AP — +20% Slide Distance; 2 AP — +2 Stamina; 5 AP — On Slide: Gain 180 barrier for 4s.
In the most played Vyper skill order (52.6% win rate over 8.6K games), Slither takes its first point at step 1 and gets 4 of the first 12 points, making it the first ability players max.
Full numbers below; for items and lane matchups see the Vyper build, or compare cooldowns on the all-abilities table.
Base values, before items
Slither stats
Slide Distance
15%
Ability points
Slither upgrades
- 1 AP
+20% Slide Distance
- 2 AP
+2 Stamina
- 5 AP
On Slide: Gain 180 barrier for 4s
+4s Buff Duration · +180 Barrier · +8s Cooldown · +0.8 Barrier
Most played Vyper skill order
When to level Slither
In the most played Vyper skill order (52.6% win rate over 8.6K games), Slither takes its first point at step 1 and gets 4 of the first 12 points, making it the first ability players max.
Slither patch history
Minor Update - 09-16-2026 · September 16, 2026
- – Slither T3 barrier duration reduced from 5s to 4s
Minor Update - 06-30-2026 · June 30, 2026
- – Slither T3 spirit scaling increased from 0.6 to 0.8
Other Vyper abilities
FAQ
What is the cooldown of Slither?＋
Slither has no fixed cooldown listed in the game data (it is a passive, toggle or charge-based ability).
What are the Slither upgrades?＋
1 AP: +20% Slide Distance 2 AP: +2 Stamina 5 AP: On Slide: Gain 180 barrier for 4s
When should you level Slither?＋
In the most played Vyper skill order (52.6% win rate over 8.6K games), Slither takes its first point at step 1 and gets 4 of the first 12 points, making it the first ability players max.
Which hero has Slither?＋
Slither is Vyper's ability 3. Vyper is a assassin whose other abilities are Screwjab Dagger, Lethal Venom, Petrifying Bola.