SoldierTier SDanger 5Build #2
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Stationary Firestorm

This build revolves around explosive projectiles and continuous damage output while standing still. Capitalizing on Soldier's strengths, you will use various explosive weapons to lay waste to enemies from a fixed position, allowing for high crowd control and strong boss damage, essential for surviving the onslaught of Danger 5.

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Nuclear Launcher icon
Nuclear Launcher icon
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Rocket Launcher icon
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Score

95

Difficulty

hard

Why This Build Exists

Stationary Destruction

Adversiment

Weapons

Nuclear Launcher icon

3x Nuclear Launcher

coreTier 4

The Nuclear Launcher deals massive explosive damage and has high AoE, allowing it to clear waves effectively while benefiting from the Soldier's damage buffs.

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2x Rocket Launcher

coreTier 4

With its high damage and explosive area, the Rocket Launcher excels in clearing out groups of enemies that swarm the Soldier while stationary.

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1x Grenade Launcher

supportTier 3

The Grenade Launcher provides additional explosive coverage and can deal with emerging hordes effectively with its range and damage, supplementing the core weapons.

Adversiment

Main Items

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Ashes

highhigh value

Increases damage and attack speed, enhancing the overall effectiveness of explosive attacks while standing still, synergizing perfectly with the Soldier's playstyle.

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Barricade

highhigh value

Provides substantial knockback and armor while standing still, reinforcing the Soldier's defensive capabilities in tight situations.

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Coral

mediummedium value

Adds HP regeneration while standing still, offering a safety net during intense waves, essential for sustaining health over time.

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Bandana

mediummedium value

Piercing projectiles from weapons can help manage hordes more effectively, increasing damage potential against clustered enemies.

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Silver Bullet

mediummedium value

Boosts damage specifically against bosses and elites, which are more common in Danger 5, ensuring sufficient pressure against tougher enemies.

Upgrade Focus

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Max HP

Increases survivability, crucial for withstanding damage in an environment filled with high-threat enemies.

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Damage

Scaling the damage output maximizes effectiveness of the explosive weapons, especially when stationary.

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Attack Speed

Enhances firing rate of explosive weapons, crucial for maintaining a strong offensive presence during high enemy waves.

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Armor

Providing extra protection against attacks, essential for staying alive while being stationary.

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Crit Chance

Increasing critical hit potential gives additional damage bursts at key moments, important for boss fights.

Adversiment

Early Game

Focus on acquiring the Nuclear Launcher and picking items like Ashes and Barricade to enhance survivability while building damage output. This will set a strong foundation for damage and defense as you progress.

Mid Game

By waves 8-15, prioritize upgrades that boost Max HP and Damage to deal with increasing enemy health and damage output. Utilize weapons effectively in a stationary position to clear large groups.

Late Game

Waves 16-20 require a focus on avoiding boss attacks while maximizing damage output. The build's emphasis on AOE and explosive damage will be crucial for managing both bosses effectively. Ensure to reposition if necessary to maintain a safe distance from attacks.

Build Reasoning

The build maximizes the Soldier's unique advantages of increased damage and attack speed while stationary. By effectively utilizing explosive weapons, this build can deal with the challenges posed by Danger 5’s elite waves and dual bosses.

Why This Build Wins

  • With a focus on explosive weaponry, this build takes advantage of high AoE damage output while utilizing stationary perks, creating a combination that synergizes perfectly with the Soldier's core strengths.
  • Items that boost damage and attack speed amplify explosive damage output, while upgrades focused on survivability ensure staying power against waves.

Danger 5 Notes

Increased enemy health and the presence of bosses dictate a need for strategic positioning. The explosive power of this build will be key in managing large crowds and dealing with the dual boss challenge.

Adversiment

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