RenegadeTier SDanger 5Build #3
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Focused Barrage Build

This build centers around maximizing damage output by focusing solely on high-impact ranged weapons that benefit from Renegade's enhanced projectile capabilities. Its strategy involves rapidly overwhelming waves with concentrated firepower, while carefully managing survivability through supportive items.

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SMG icon
SMG icon
Laser Gun icon
Laser Gun icon
Blunderbuss icon
Blunderbuss icon

Score

95

Difficulty

hard

Why This Build Exists

This build differs from existing builds by utilizing a focused selection of ranged weapons, emphasizing burst damage over crowd control and incorporating items that enhance projectile efficiency.

Weapons

SMG icon
2x SMGcoreTier 1

Provides a high rate of fire, which leverages the character's projectile bonus, allowing for consistent pressure on enemies.

Laser Gun icon
2x Laser GuncoreTier 3

Its ability to pierce through multiple enemies fits perfectly with the character's synergies, delivering significant damage across groups.

Blunderbuss icon
2x BlunderbusscoreTier 2

Functions well in close quarters and demolishes clusters of foes, capitalizing on the increased projectile count.

Main Items

Silver Bullet icon
Silver Bullethighhigh value

Increases damage against bosses and elites, essential for taking down the dual bosses in wave 20 efficiently.

Ball and Chain icon
Ball and Chainmediummedium value

Enhances overall damage and armor while incorporating knockback, which is vital for controlling enemy positioning.

Candle icon
Candlemediumhigh value

Boosts elemental damage, synergizing with the burning effects of other items and expediting enemy kills.

Alien Magic icon
Alien Magichighmedium value

Increases HP regeneration and expands maximum HP, improving survivability during intense waves and damage spikes.

Acid icon
Acidlowmedium value

Provides a solid max HP boost, supporting sustained fighting across waves, particularly important for the fragile setup.

Upgrade Focus

Ranged Damage icon

Ranged Damage

Core to boosting the output of all weapons selected, directly enhancing burst damage against enemy clusters.

Crit Chance icon

Crit Chance

Increase critical hit rates to maximize damage potential, especially against tougher enemies and bosses.

Attack Speed icon

Attack Speed

Crucial for maintaining a steady stream of projectiles, essential for fast-paced enemy encounters.

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Max HP

To enhance survivability, ensuring the character can withstand increased enemy aggression during higher danger levels.

Early Game

Focus on acquiring the SMG and Alien Magic to bolster early damage output while simultaneously improving survivability through max HP and regeneration gains.

Mid Game

Transition into obtaining the Laser Gun and Silver Bullet alongside upgrades to Ranged Damage to ensure ample DPS against increasing enemy strength.

Late Game

Prepare for the dual boss encounters by ensuring all selected weapons are upgraded efficiently and position yourself strategically to avoid damage.

Build Reasoning

With the combination of high DPS weapons like the SMG and Laser Gun, and supported by revitalizing items like Silver Bullet, the Renegade character's unique capabilities are maximized. The sheer damage potential alongside crucial survivability items addresses both consistency and viability in the late game, particularly during intense boss fight scenarios on wave 20.

Why This Build Wins

  • Ranged weaponry combines effectively with items that boost damage output, whereas survivability is supported by additional max HP and regeneration from helped items.
  • Multiple projectiles provide coverage against large enemy hordes, enhancing the efficacy of each weapon choice and ensuring maximum damage efficiency.

Danger 5 Notes

Danger 5 features stronger elites and dual bosses, necessitating a more aggressive positioning, continuous firepower, and strategic use of resources to maximize efficiency.

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