GangsterTier ADanger 5Build #2
Gangster portrait

Sneaky Scavenger Assault

This build focuses on utilizing ranged weapons for consistent damage output while benefiting from the Gangster's unique ability to steal items from shops. The strategy capitalizes on generating elites to boost damage and resource acquisition while maintaining survivability through careful movement and ranged attacks.

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Blunderbuss icon
Blunderbuss icon
Double Barrel Shotgun icon
Grenade Launcher icon
Laser Gun icon
Chainsaw icon

Score

85

Difficulty

hard

Why This Build Exists

Explosive Elite Buster

Weapons

Blunderbuss icon
2x BlunderbusscoreTier 3

The Blunderbuss provides a great burst of damage, especially beneficial for dealing with hordes and elites due to its piercing capability.

Double Barrel Shotgun icon

This weapon excels in close-quarters combat, enabling the Gangster to deal massive damage to enemies that come close, especially useful in late-game pressures against elites.

Grenade Launcher icon

This weapon synergizes with explosive builds, providing area damage crucial for dealing with clustered enemies and hordes.

Laser Gun icon
1x Laser GunsupportTier 3

The Laser Gun offers consistent ranged damage while maintaining a long-range advantage, vital for picking off enemies from a distance.

Chainsaw icon
1x ChainsawsupportTier 4

This weapon provides solid melee options as well as burst damage, useful for moments when enemies breach your defenses.

Main Items

Silver Bullet icon
Silver Bullethighhigh value

Increases damage against bosses and elites, critical for managing the heightened difficulty of Danger 5.

Blood Donation icon
Blood Donationmediummedium value

Sustains Harvesting while reciprocally maintaining the Gangster's ability to stay alive without constantly healing.

Alien Magic icon
Alien Magichighhigh value

Boosts Max HP significantly while enhancing HP regeneration, crucial for durability in tougher Danger 5 rounds.

Blood Leech icon
Blood Leechmediummedium value

Establishes a damage-based life steal mechanism, pivotal in boosting sustainability during high-pressure moments.

Dangerous Bunny icon
Dangerous Bunnyrushhigh value

Gives access to a free reroll, allowing the Gangster to further optimize their weapon and item selection effectively.

Upgrade Focus

Max HP icon

Max HP

Enhancing Max HP is pivotal for survival against stronger enemies and bosses present in Danger 5.

Ranged Damage icon

Ranged Damage

Boosting ranged damage will increase overall DPS while utilizing the Blunderbuss and Laser Gun effectively.

Life Steal icon

Life Steal

To increase sustainability and recovery during waves, especially after inflicting damage on foes.

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Attack Speed

Improving attack speed allows for exploiting the full potential of the ranged weapons in high density combat.

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Crit Chance

Better crit chance will enhance damage consistency, significantly benefiting the actions stemming from weapon usage.

Early Game

Focus on collecting upgrades on Max HP and Ranged Damage, whereas item collection should aim for Silver Bullet and Blood Leech for sustainability.

Mid Game

Prioritize doubling down on HP regeneration and expanding ranged options, optimizing rerolls to ensure effective weapon setups.

Late Game

Ensure maintaining a healthy HP state when approaching waves 20, leveraging explosive abilities along with recovery mechanisms through items to counteract double bosses.

Build Reasoning

The combination of core weapons emphasizes range and explosive damage while striking a balance on survivability. Enhancing Max HP and optimizing life steal provides a durable pathway to outlasting tougher enemies during waves.

Why This Build Wins

  • The synergy between Blood Donation and Blood Leech ensures a steady recovery flow in long fights, complementing the Gangster's survivability against high damage outputs.
  • Ranged weapons like the Blunderbuss and Laser Gun capitalize on the Gangster's free rerolls, optimizing item choices for strike dominance.

Danger 5 Notes

Expect increased pressure from stronger elites and bosses, requiring effective management of health and resources while ramping up your item density to offset damage intake.

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