This build focuses on maximizing Jack's damage against elites and bosses by utilizing powerful melee weapons and supporting items that enhance survivability and resource gain. The strategy emphasizes quick eliminations with sufficient tankiness to withstand the intense pressure of Danger 5.
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Score
85
Difficulty
medium
Why This Build Exists
This build differs from the Elite Executioner Build by focusing on different core weapons that provide high burst damage while introducing survivability and resource generation through supportive items.
Weapons
The Hammer offers strong damage output with high DPS combined with knockback, ensuring Jack can manage aggressive elites while pushing through waves effectively.
This weapon allows for thrusting and sweeping attacks, providing versatility for hit-and-run tactics while benefiting from Jack's boss damage scaling.
The Chainsaw’s ability to deal damage proportional to an enemy's current health makes it ideal for finishing off high-health elicit threats during critical moments.
Main Items
Jack's starting item enhances critical hit damage significantly, synergizing well with his burst damage capabilities against bosses and elites.
Enhances damage output against bosses and elites by 25%, making it a core pickup that directly amplifies Jack's strengths.
The dodge chance provided by Adrenaline helps mitigate damage, increasing survivability during intense elite encounters.
The HP regeneration and added max HP allow Jack to sustain during longer encounters, effectively balancing his offensive potential.
As a supplemental healing option, the slight life steal can provide some insurance during high-pressure situations.
Upgrade Focus
Increasing damage is crucial for Jack to maximize his effectiveness against bosses and elites.
Boosting Jack’s survivability helps him tank hits during intense waves, especially considering the health boost provided.
Enhancing crit chance directly correlates with Jack's damage output, especially when benefitting from crit chance items.
Early Game
Focus on collecting materials and leveling up health without neglecting DPS. Combine starting item benefits and shop pickups wisely to transition to core weapons.
Mid Game
By waves 8-15, prioritize dealing with elites to maximize material gain while balancing defense through pickups. Use your weapon skills to clear threats efficiently.
Late Game
Waves 16-20 will require careful positioning against two bosses. Use knockback from the Hammer to keep bosses at bay while dealing damage efficiently. Pick up health and material objects aggressively to maintain survival.
Build Reasoning
With access to both strong melee options and items that boost survivability, this build aims for sustained damage through elite waves while effectively maintaining Jack's natural resource gain capabilities.
Why This Build Wins
Danger 5 Notes
Danger 5 amplifies boss difficulty, with two appearing simultaneously in wave 20. Make sure to balance offensive power with sufficient max HP and regeneration to endure both damage types.
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