This build leverages the Explorer's enhanced tree spawn rate to maximize material gain while applying crowd control and damage through ranged options. The goal is to use high mobility to collect resources while simultaneously dealing damage to enemies with a mix of ranged weapons that also enhance survivability.
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Score
85
Difficulty
hard
Why This Build Exists
This build differs from 'Lumberjack Fury' by focusing more on ranged damage and resource collection rather than melee attack speed and damage.
Weapons
The Blunderbuss offers high damage with area-of-effect potential, essential for dealing with large groups of enemies, especially in later waves.
Excellent for burst damage against tougher enemies and bosses, providing the required firepower for wave 20.
Its explosion radius helps maintain pressure on enemy clusters, critical for survival while gathering materials.
High damage and explosive effect make it perfect for wave 20 bosses, allowing rapid damage dealing against elite threats.
Main Items
Enhances material drops from enemies, aiding in sustaining weapon upgrades and item purchases throughout the game.
Significantly increases material drops when defeating enemies, complementing the Explorer's abilities.
Adds dodge ability which is vital for survivability against the fast and aggressive enemies in waves 11-20.
Enhances damage output against enemies hit with elemental damage and fits well with the explosive weapon focus.
Increases elemental damage and reduces enemy counts, helping to manage the chaos of Danger 5.
Upgrade Focus
Essential for maximizing damage output from the core weapon choices, particularly with multiple ranged weapons in play.
Increasing max HP supports survivability against tougher enemies and bosses throughout Danger 5.
Helps to avoid crucial damage especially crucial while dealing with elite and boss enemies.
Early Game
Focus on collecting materials from waves 1-7 using the Explorer's abilities to gather resources while avoiding damage. Prioritize collecting fruit items to scale materials and upgrades rapidly.
Mid Game
Waves 8-15 require strategic placements of weapons like the Blunderbuss and shotgun for optimal crowd control while collecting resources. Use high damage areas to manage elite appearances effectively.
Late Game
In waves 16-20, maintain mobility while using the Rocket Launcher and Grenade Launcher for both boss damage and crowd control. Managing materials is crucial post-boss encounters.
Build Reasoning
This setup effectively utilizes the Explorer's unique benefits while ensuring that the build scales adequately to meet the increased difficulty of Danger 5, effectively balancing resource collection and damage output.
Why This Build Wins
Danger 5 Notes
Danger 5 introduces stronger enemies and two bosses simultaneously. The build needs to manage damage output and survivability with both explosive weapons and dodge abilities while maintaining a strong economy through increased material drops.
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