The current meta is Striker’s Battlegear Gearset as a generalist weapons build,
the common recommended variants are :
Striker’s Battlegear Obli Coyote AR : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1v-iNvs9A3x7x_KIfxwE3pgHLNGRzC_v2ffpjtt3bQiQ Striker’s Battlegear Obli Tinkerer AR : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1OzI91i3DNxF6PGPg4j_cSRg6qNhY7wL_f3_LBfR-r2A Striker’s Battlegear Obli Tinkerer LMG : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1m1Av1fopLAVh3QKy3pB19gS5orYi5ci0DBCFIbEbpAY Striker’s Battlegear Obli Tinkerer SMG : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1lwPe_8uKpHUSMJPYe4UXx4ED_ScYm3dw_81w7qCvH-o
As a side-grade to a Strikers build you can go for other gearsets like Negotiator's
Dilemma, Hunter’s Fury or Umbra Initiative. They are easy to farm red builds, and
they each have a different playstyle.
Tipping Scales LMG : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1ugLqss8pj3jv-dSE1KUIHI1HGMfkCVBYb0LGpEiLXUY Negotiator's Dilemma Coyote : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1hCuhDLTUQwDpmnRim8hEw_og_C2ecYNJOaEDdndJsBo Negotiator's Dilemma Tinkerer : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1fcAdqJ4wLH0Eh5f13qbWrklHdBfiXZYouEPvPYWXWe0 Hunters Fury SMG : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1TrN-7AIMRc8wO9qLpkuGRQJGYTiWaYRc-lvUFu7cigs Hunters Fury Shotgun : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1LWNSc5_z4qotUTAewQ_ROT8BtoY6Pe28wPfpsKcdpFQ Ongoing Directive : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1SWuE2fKU-Jb908fbkEXhQNKblL4ecEIdMB4m3HbPLOE Umbra Initiative : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1YUU-RBO8tTHsS05kf_1el0X7JaKk3i5K2sBokCmzoLY
Once you have those easier to farm builds that can do most if not all the content
decently, you can branch out. My recommended builds to continue with, in no
real order, are.
TechTanks as good Bruisers, focussing on a strong shield, while keeping enough damage,
My personal choice for solo play :
Heartbreaker TechTank :
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1AxtLZi8SbziT3N7F6P8VM5J2h8yp4rLAFaSBIJA8Y4I Striker’s Battlegear TechTank : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1wZI1ZEwq3qQxGwmdPnVXcGHxf7D2-xOLRm0m7bfDTlE Negotiator’s Dilemma TechTank : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1eY40Hs6gUTrL3VC-631YtzOqIsmH_APx-11E95-8FSw
Pistol/Tempest TechTanks as Bruisers, Extremely strong shield with enough damage,
Great for dealing with 5 directives, or 8 in summit, with a tech tank playstyle :
Striker’s Battlegear Tempest TechTank : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/18v_nO_Y1yQxQlSWNiIyf5j02rV0C4VKR_04ewNy1Duk HighEnd Tempest TechTank : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1FK5UVrVAf6figTcEyg9EhxmuX4mL--7eLxyr-QP1UpM
HeadHunter TechTanks, Just enough damage with a strong shield.
Great for 5 directive activity farming with determined, good for aim practice without determined
:
HighEnd Headhunter Techtank (Ninja) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1WO88gp63kdlFweJQeTCpU1D2Elu_I_USh5F5wQqBVGk HighEnd Headhunter Techtank (Memento) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1UgpLP6Q8TNUtElca82_D_HLCU6Y_Q5VaZf-6c9sP68A
Sniper builds with high headshot damage,
Great for 5 directives control point farming with determined, good for aim practice without
determined :
Hotshot Headhunter Determined : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1SAsZoZNPdfnhdWCoEwR4U224kqtae4e2OqcBMjux7Ww Hotshot Headhunter Determined (Habsburg) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1s1KeHkzLOfA4HGNwpCYcXASIlNyBAOyvAVXWVTNwKh 4 HighEnd and Breaking Point Rifle Headhunter : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1GT5z3qub9qZQ7Saih-ID304JsrYEBNR1jvd4V0hLZA0 ZQ7Saih-ID304JsrYEBNR1jvd4V0hLZA0/edit
Pistol and shotgun based HeadHunter builds,
Great dmg dealers for 5/10 directives that can delete waves and will improve your aim over time
:
Hunter’s Fury Shotty and Regulus Headhunter : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1uy8eLQaZnK51PK9kmIKxl0sgJo7w98li6H_M3C2iJI0 HighEnd Regulus Headhunter : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1JyIPHwVUbwdPYFpuenjg7nk9wOmSQ9U_JjqNxNSEuT8 Hunter’s Fury Memento Shotty and Pistol Headhunter : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1057tnuK47kyzawAKw3gLJs_hslhbUpOt0o-AgfDu1Bw
Hunter’s Fury Imminence Armaments NinjaBag Pistol Headhunter : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1KdcHAuIPCz0gufzTl2t2-CxW9mWOG4F_bctxh-6vnLg
Fire status effect builds for spread dmg and crowd control ,
My personal choice as the support by CC build in heroic groups :
Fire Eclipse Protocol : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1xhuuGgzLW3mLIlXf1wquuF_1SC8PRTjVeho3DX8vk8Y Fire Eclipse Protocol Glass : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1ra1CvRTHVzNPPhR-lU8MpWmSL6TiCPD_evp7lFTUlXM Fire Refactor : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1OJBfSLfHYy3_g0bYOC3jC_l2IENwPZE2xGfu1BtxF7U
Oxidizer Build for great area dmg ,
Situationally very powerful :
HighEnd Oxidizer : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Rye7hxbXb5Iq29S-JVaUNOepxGHSXCb5NoUFYXqkQYw
Foam status effect for dedicated crowd control ,
Full CC builds, Very effective for legendary difficulty :
Foam Eclipse Protocol (Courier) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/10zXQXKtX-PXRXVsP5F1jjKEBFkspByhrVothUaEMqHE Foam Eclipse Protocol (100% Disrupt Resist) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1_gPhBGsVj39Qniy1p5byX04Tw2hyk7bfRA0l_-JyrOk
Red cored support gearsets as buff/debuff builds,
Great group/raid wide buffs/debuffs, while keeping good self dmg, useful for countdown :
Red Ongoing Directive (Vigilance): https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1SWuE2fKU-Jb908fbkEXhQNKblL4ecEIdMB4m3HbPLOE Red Ongoing Directive (Wicked): https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1vpF--CFYdKBCsN0_Dl86veGmulSNfrZQYkRYbqZzCs0 Red Future Initiative (Coyote): https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1idfFoGKxRLcaxcrH8HI26lwvjcPKBJGGJeLlaW77sLQ Red Future Initiative (BTSU): https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1YQLsHU8V8RX2xToOJBDgdyoVi2k6hTXnllcTpd-HXXA Red True Patriot : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1iRgO-9AmeP6wo0CXY8e66lFkwD-chuVlxNhX94AjohM
HighEnd based Red builds,
Good all rounders with less mechanics but lower dmg potential :
HighEnd Red Obli AR (Gen 2) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/14rWxT211kliMphoQvVKu7CjCvT236Gzw0ANjISEBBTA
HighEnd Red Glass (Gen 1) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/162hfdrQQ1TOtIe733gkWKE27uL4W7WEL2ne6anRpOIg HighEnd Red Glass Lengmo LMG/Pestilence : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1CTOyT3YxNfsK0mGL5BlABAF1JNSK7bx1BjQB74Uz38U HighEnd Red Spotter Rifle : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1VZoGXEa650cTMqbzYwIMBlKqLpcZxL7iAiDpPjt1QQw
Explosive builds for maximizing explosive skills,
Good for high area denial and dmg :
HighEnd Explosives Perfect Glass : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1kGSlt-6MYvqTQNuk9D5zVn1QP4GoggVMtpSUHToYuX8 Hard Wired Explosives : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1GN69iUrteLediJjwFtT9-MBe8HRBgyCHascJtok1Q-Y HighEnd Explosives Empress : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1qZHYhNHGhQSrPXEpcTKQfBZPyfFlA-WJOf0LwqaCk98
TurDro Hybrid for good dps on weapon and turret+drone,
Decent high dmg alternatives to going full red :
Negotiator's Dilemma TurDro : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Yk89R0FpsTDi-RUt5T6nOZB66Srv9378ceDDTpDMkRM Striker’s Battlegear TurDro : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1TtfYfDdBaE5Pi6ukHQ-hLBDNbl8npGOzD5B0Zx5nG7g HighEnd TurDro (Red Brands) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1KEPscMDedcL835mxkDe4X31pCx58VnqnFapZ5BW1ESE Refactor TurDro: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1P_yxFbZI4IuP-m1YmNxT1aqHK5j1mg4AigCGu44SDow
Turret Drone Refactor and High Ends for easy to use dmg dealers,
Low but consistent dmg, refactor makes for decent group healer :
Refactor Turret Drone : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/18s3Gr5fZ3DvuA55xeBSyc_2SIusmfMULotivkSfs4xQ HighEnd Yellow turret drone (CHC/CHD variant): https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1ht_FLSHV0bdOFjlQELzG80KeVcv0BkHd7sWb430lU18 HighEnd Yellow turret drone (Haste variant): https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Q83BjNHgPdHyznDayByS-6J8b-CHofqw8xFz1nV9WeY
TurDro HeadHunter Hybrids for Sniping and running turret+drone,
Weak headhunters with 2 strong decoys that shoot :
HighEnd Headhunter TurDro :
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1OqV-4yI2RnEeOBKSJaPI1rq2PwhjoYT-vlDaMp9vz
H0
HotShot Headhunter TurDro :
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1ZH91FR23ClubnSsYN_jwDj9ki9KT8sybY82pOSCh
Cp8
Protection From Elite builds that can deal enough dmg while being close to immune to
elites,
Great for Countdown and dealing with Rogue Encounters :
Striker’s Battlegear PFE: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1N2kQj6uq5RJ5alEbvsOu2L46VIWNaRuisOGRClFRZ8A HighEnd PFE Shotgun : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1y2n6t6UKn8aMgI-yoH3FjbdaQZkT_7UcZ4CZtcFKnEY HighEnd PFE Regen (Chill Out) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1LJl-8211QHITan0_tieuL_KVJHggZaNAhObWiH4vOiU HighEnd PFE SMG : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1SNgl7JC4k3iM7kl4XqccVrmF7geDZa1eIURQmEFpZmM HighEnd PFE SMG Regen (Ridgeway) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1mpM9g5mP_RjOMmfyCGVmd4kcgH1yDZkrhmpSL-CW-N E
Combat Medic as “combat first, medic second” healers, decent damage and group
supports,
Great for group players that like to heal while doing their own damage as well :
Striker’s Battlegear CombatMedic (CHC/CHD) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/16HqEiVULospbbD6EZS29FJLo0Kc7cMwDECTo4OEmo0w HighEnd CombatMedic Glass : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1eouhu2f85YhYPcez5-t5xDyPr5EWBPpT6f284Lom3MU Striker’s Battlegear CombatMedic (Repair) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1rE-7M48lh5xfQUl4_HLr5EHdJPL0dSV5OwghPrWuvs4
For Legendary mission the recommended group composition is 3 dmg dealers and
1 foam eclipse as CC.
Striker :
Striker’s Battlegear with Chest, Coyote AR : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1pe8cxvehECDqD9BTlh2KGilNxOMGWFG8Dvpbxywmx6 M Striker’s Battlegear with Chest, Tinkerer AR : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1nvSftp69dyuGLsQikty4DeK52XFZLrHWM87N-W3Xngg
Crowd Control : Foam Eclipse Protocol, BTSU Courier : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1IjQIZZ0SaeflS5OBAhPa5812dR33cDHc3PoSHLuiZ9o Foam Eclipse Protocol, Courier : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/10zXQXKtX-PXRXVsP5F1jjKEBFkspByhrVothUaEMqHE
For Incursion the recommended Red Build and Healer Build are the following.
Striker :
Striker’s Battlegear with Chest, Coyote SMG: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1qDNXV2W7aPim_tTFU9apav5rs-PF5afoEbYdoo8VPsM Striker’s Battlegear with Chest, Coyote AR : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1pe8cxvehECDqD9BTlh2KGilNxOMGWFG8Dvpbxywmx6 M
Full Healer :
Future Initiative (Demo) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1-gLJFQILsz8WH_VEOFYFZjSXwhKUcCXLBOKlgTzHKm4 L
For Raids I would also recommend having the following if you are interested in
doing these roles.
Red builds :
Striker’s Battlegear Obli AR : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1v-iNvs9A3x7x_KIfxwE3pgHLNGRzC_v2ffpjtt3bQiQ High End Obli/Vigi (Gen2) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/14rWxT211kliMphoQvVKu7CjCvT236Gzw0ANjISEBBTA
Full Healer :
Future Initiative (Surv) : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1I9gpi7gA4C9xCfFWLmY5hwaw8qpmPzG4kmI9nDjmKbo
L
Tanks for iron horse :
2pc Cavalier 100% HZP Chill Out : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1u8DKz8juK6-27A2CoAvoh-oFPEUSGkR7HsB5ExDPXXk v2pc Cavalier 100% HZP Emperor’s Guard :
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1JnDSeP1E3Av2iIdWCUCgwBm5jjCCGWYjpICTxukRHCo vv
And once you have all these builds and many others, and don't know what else to
build, you have to finish off with some Purple Builds, it's the law. And other
miscellaneous joke builds. :
Purple Builds :
Purple Haze : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1W7CwE05jkeI20DM-g-A7xb0lzdUAm1nyxy2JSziMpCg Purple Two : Turret Boogaloo : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1fdDEryvVaNhTsUa-W6GnNq_WxLhLUvneaRy0dmDQhhw Purple Three : Back with a Vigilance https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/10iH4_ZWKZP02y9r0j_VW0xycrmbt0Ey308hN8Wtf2ls
6-Piece brand based Builds :
5.11 Red : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Egxf4bMyqBDiRiu-qB-_s_MNDo_AMnln0PLPQu_3sCc
6-Piece Improvised Builds:
Improvised HeadHunter : https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1t1M1vsIQcjIGCJprrtny_Wfr1sT-R51KG8WWMhTqIT8
Several of these builds also have video Build Showcases by me on my YT channel :
https://www.youtube.com/@ikia
I stream regularly over on twitch as well, feel free to come hang out :
https://www.twitch.tv/ikia87
For more links to my other tools and guides, you can find them in this “about me” :
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15mg-_sjowh5_8bUp2VIBqnDxCDqz-xJOISl0DlG3RDU
And For even more build ideas, check out all my other builds in my complete Build
Collection :
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LPnA18PDgGg_dEbNI1kZVTVIMGXNHQS_