Arms DealerTier SDanger 5Build #2
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Heavy Firepower and Precision

This build harnesses the Arms Dealer’s weapon cost reduction to utilize powerful ranged options while maintaining precision against rushing enemies. Focused on maximizing damage output through powerful ranged weapons while balancing survivability with selected items, this setup is designed to decimate elite enemies and bosses with high burst damage.

Sniper Gun icon
Sniper Gun icon
Crossbow icon
Crossbow icon
Blunderbuss icon
Blunderbuss icon

Score

98

Difficulty

hard

Why This Build Exists

This build focuses on high-damage, precise ranged weapons as opposed to a purely explosive focus in the previous build.

Adversiment

Weapons

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2x Sniper Gun

coreTier 3

The Sniper Gun offers high damage and a long range, allowing the Arms Dealer to take out targets before they can close the gap. Its bonus damage from critical hits also synergizes well with the need to burst down elite enemies.

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2x Crossbow

coreTier 3

This weapon has a high crit chance, making it a great tool for dealing with tanky enemies; it can pierce targets, maximizing its effectiveness against hordes.

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2x Blunderbuss

techTier 3

The Blunderbuss provides crowd control and good DPS, delivering a burst of damage to multiple enemies at once, which is essential during heavy enemy waves.

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Main Items

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Silver Bullet

highhigh value

This item significantly increases damage against bosses and elites, supporting the build's goal of effectively handling tough enemies during Danger 5.

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Adrenaline

highmedium value

With a chance to heal on dodge, this item enhances survivability while allowing the character to maintain damage output without excessive downtime.

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Big Arms

mediummedium value

Maximizes both melee and ranged damage, reinforcing the crit-heavy strategy of this build while managing incoming enemy waves.

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Blood Donation

mediumhigh value

Increases harvesting significantly, which can help maintain economy allowing for more powerful roll options during shops.

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Focus

lowmedium value

While this item reduces attack speed, it significantly boosts damage, which can be useful if complemented by careful aiming mechanics.

Upgrade Focus

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Damage

Boosting raw damage output is crucial for maximizing weapon effectiveness against the increased enemy health and damage on Danger 5.

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Crit Chance

Increased critical hit chances will complement the high-damage weapons used in this build, leading to quicker elite takedowns.

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Max HP

Additional health allows for greater survivability throughout intense waves, ensuring resilience against enemy rushes and boss encounters.

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Ranged Damage

Enhancing the effectiveness of ranged weapons is vital for maintaining pressure on enemies from a distance where the Arms Dealer excels.

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Speed

Increased movement speed will help the character maintain distance from threats and reposition during chaotic waves.

Adversiment

Early Game

Focus on gathering materials while upgrading weapons when possible. Use the starting advantage from the Anvil wisely to build an early damage base.

Mid Game

Prioritize boosting damage and crit chance while ensuring the inventory includes items that compensate for survivability. Creatively avoid confrontations when overwhelmed by hordes.

Late Game

In waves 16-20, manage resources carefully while transitioning to bolster survivability against dual bosses, optimizing distance tactics with ranged attacks.

Build Reasoning

With the Arms Dealer's weapon price reduction and synergies from selected items, the build focuses on high DPS and ranged control, critical for tackling the challenges presented in Danger 5. Using weapons that scale towards longer ranges combined with items that enhance damage allows for a sound setup against tougher enemies.

Why This Build Wins

  • The combination of precise ranged attacks from the Sniper Gun and Crossbow allows for damage scaling against both crowds and stronger foes.
  • Items that boost damage and crit chances are synergistic with the chosen weapons to maximize overall effectiveness.

Danger 5 Notes

Danger 5 escalates enemy health and damage significantly while introducing simultaneous bosses, necessitating a strong damage output and mobility to manage the increased pressure.

Adversiment

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