This build leverages Ogre's explosive damage capabilities by focusing on high melee damage and explosive items to clear hordes while maximizing survival through increased max health. The plan is to deal massive damage while maintaining high survivability, especially against elites and bosses.
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Score
95
Difficulty
hard
Why This Build Exists
This is the current primary version of the strategy for this character.
Weapons
The War Hammer offers a high damage output of 100, effective for taking down tough enemies and dealing with boss mechanics. The knockout bonus is essential for survivability during the elite waves.
With 60 damage and a 50% chance to explode, the Power Fist synergizes perfectly with Ogre's explosion mechanics, allowing for rapid clearing of mobs and adding explosive damage output.
Main Items
Provides crucial max HP to offset Ogre's low base health, allowing for increased survivability in tough waves.
Boosts max HP while maintaining a healthy HP regeneration, which is vital for sustainability during intense waves.
Enhances explosive damage output, synergizing well with weapons like Power Fist which already focus on explosions.
Increases overall damage output while providing some armor, further enhancing survivability against elite enemies.
The chest provides high potential loot, making it worthwhile, although it's not a core aspect of the build.
Upgrade Focus
Increases survivability, allowing Ogre to withstand the heavy damage from enemies on Danger 5.
Enhances overall weapon damage, making each swing more impactful in clearing hordes and dealing with bosses.
While naturally low, boosting attack speed can help Ogre land hits more frequently, especially crucial for his explosive triggers.
Early Game
Focus on collecting max HP items and upgrades, while securing a strong weapon like War Hammer and Power Fist to manage early enemies effectively.
Mid Game
Maintain a balance of DPS while upgrading health and survivability. Aim for items that boost max health and enable explosions to clear groups of elite enemies.
Late Game
For waves 16-20, focus on positioning to maximize damage output against the dual bosses while maintaining health for sustainability.
Build Reasoning
Using two of the most powerful melee weapons for the Ogre, maximizing explosive damage and enhancing survivability through health upgrades ensures this build can handle the increased difficulty level of Danger 5 effectively.
Why This Build Wins
Danger 5 Notes
Danger 5 introduces stronger enemies requiring a balance of explosive damage and sustainability, ensuring that damage output supports survival in intense situations.
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