HunterTier SDanger 5Build #1
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Deadly Sniper Assault

This build focuses on maximizing ranged damage output while taking advantage of the Hunter's crit chance and range bonuses. The goal is to eliminate enemies from a safe distance, maintaining control over the battlefield while efficiently dispatching both regular and elite foes.

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Sniper Gun icon
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Crossbow icon
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Score

95

Difficulty

hard

Why This Build Exists

This is the current primary version of the strategy for this character.

Adversiment

Weapons

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4x Sniper Gun

coreTier 4

The Sniper Gun synergizes perfectly with Hunter's starting range and crit chance, allowing it to deal massive damage from afar. Upgrading it to tier 4 enhances its damage and critical hit potential significantly, making it essential for destroying enemies efficiently before they can close the distance.

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2x Crossbow

supportTier 3

The Crossbow offers a good balance of damage and critical hit potential, specifically designed for piercing through multiple targets. This complements the Sniper Gun well in handling crowds and elite enemies, ensuring consistent damage even when overwhelmed.

Adversiment

Main Items

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Silver Bullet

highhigh value

This item increases damage against bosses and elites, which is critical for surviving the dual boss encounter in wave 20.

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Ashes

highmedium value

Boosting both damage and range, this item amplifies Hunter's core strengths, allowing for greater engagement distance and aggressive playstyle.

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Alien Eyes

mediummedium value

Provides a constant damage output around the player, useful for crowd control while focusing on primary targets with ranged weapons.

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Alloy

mediummedium value

Enhances overall damage output and crit chance, supporting Hunter's playstyle well without severe trade-offs.

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Candle

lowmedium value

While it decreases enemy count, it does not affect their strength; it can offer a slight advantage in managing waves of enemies.

Upgrade Focus

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Ranged Damage

Maximizing ranged damage ensures each shot from the Sniper Gun and Crossbow has maximal impact during crucial waves.

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Crit Chance

Increasing crit chance further leverages Hunter's innate ability to deal more critical hits, enhancing overall DPS against challenging foes.

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Range

Enhancing range furthers safety by allowing Hunter to engage enemies from a distance while maintaining positive damage interactions.

Adversiment

Early Game

Focus on collecting weapons that boost crit chance and ranged damage. Aim for immediate upgrades to the Sniper Gun as it provides an initial advantage for waves 1-7.

Mid Game

Build up a balance of ranged damage and crit booster items. Utilize the Crossbow alongside the Sniper Gun for extra crowd control against elites from waves 8-15.

Late Game

Prioritize defeating elite enemies to ensure reliable hits. Prepare for duo boss waves by holding positions at range, utilizing all upgrades acquired.

Build Reasoning

Maximizing Hunter's strengths (range and crit chance) while effectively managing the weaknesses highlighted in the character traits. By selecting weapon configurations and synergistic items to bolster both damage and circulation, this build remains focused on successfully navigating the tricky landscape of Danger 5.

Why This Build Wins

  • The combination of the Sniper Gun and Crossbow allows for a blend of single-target and area damage, especially advantageous during waves where hordes appear.
  • Items like Silver Bullet and Ashes build around Hunter's focus on damage output and maximizing effective use of projectile attacks.

Danger 5 Notes

On Danger 5, enemies hit significantly harder and more powerful elites appear often, necessitating positioning and precise weapon use. The dual-boss encounter requires efficient damage output and crowd control to survive.

Adversiment

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