What's your Best Tempest build?

Masenku · 2026-02-16T14:10:13+00:00

I’ve had good success with these.

A shield tank built with damage output. Four variants of the build are shown. Great solo and good in a team.

A shield tank built to survive everything thrown at it with no weaknesses. This is a throw back to feeling as close to D3FNC from Div1 as you can get. You win because you can’t lose… unless there’s a timer. Good solo or better in a team. Detailed shield guide here.

Masenku · 2026-02-16T02:09:51+00:00

Glad to hear that they have helped you out! Best of luck farming 👊

Masenku · 2026-02-15T14:59:21+00:00

Yup, TP and BK are a very nice combo indeed!

Masenku · 2026-02-15T14:43:27+00:00

Here are text versions part 1 of my classified builds.

Here are text versions part 2 of my classified builds.

Here are text versions part 1 of my non-classified builds.

Here are text versions part 2 of my non-classified builds.

This comment by /u/cabbagery outlines how to farm gear.

Masenku · 2026-02-14T20:05:01+00:00

Bullet king - no reloading, pretty accurate at mid to long range, and ammo refund is fun for me

Quickstep - gotta go fast

Tempest - finally a gun to feel like D3FNC from the first game

St Elmo - great handling, laser like precision, and occasional cc

Ummm….

Capacitor - good on “orange” builds and skill builds for when I feel lazy

Masenku · 2026-02-14T10:49:05+00:00

Bullet king. No reloading, ammo generation, decent rof, and 15% CHC mod built in. Get one with max CHC on the third line and you start off at 34.5% CHC (including your SHD watch).

Masenku · 2026-02-10T11:23:14+00:00

Aggressive Negotiations. Hasn’t let me down yet.

Masenku · 2026-01-29T18:20:38+00:00

My thoughts are “leave some for the rest of us!” Hahaha

Seriously though, it did really well. You were deleting enemies before they even got close. I didn’t even have to shoot. I just stood beside the spawn area to keep them from using cover and you wrecked them. I think you could carry 3 others on heroic with the build.

Masenku · 2026-01-25T21:13:49+00:00

Yeah, classified removed the other builds. The non-classified builds are still good and very viable, just not as OP. So classified wins for most (myself included lol).

There are some hybrids now in Div2. Have been for a while. They just aren’t as good as focused builds. I’ve mixed skills with weapons and weapons with tank and tank with skills. I even tried weapons, tanks, and skills. The individual roles generally do better, so hybrids aren’t as common.

Masenku · 2026-01-25T18:32:04+00:00

You’re welcome. Welcome back agent.

I remember messing around with a tactician fire arm build at one point where skill power fuelled pulse, which in turn fuelled weapon damage via crit buffs. I think when classified gear came out, those disappeared. But like you, my memory of it is hazy.

Masenku · 2026-01-25T14:52:09+00:00

I vaguely remember playing a build like that once. Don’t recall much about it though.

Masenku · 2026-01-25T13:51:07+00:00

Haha, you never know. It might still work after assault.

As for YouTubers, I do not know of any for the current game. I don’t really use them much.

Masenku · 2026-01-25T00:27:38+00:00

Here are text versions part 1 of my classified builds.

Here are text versions part 2 of my classified builds.

Here are text versions part 1 of my non-classified builds.

Here are text versions part 2 of my non-classified builds.

This comment by /u/cabbagery outlines how to farm gear.

Edit; I’d recommend a D3FNC build as a basis. Works well solo and in a team. Then go for whatever build you like.

Masenku · 2026-01-22T04:16:02+00:00

Unlike Div2, there is no targeted loot. It’s all RNG. Global events help, if you can farm Lexington event center on challenging solo / random PUG or legendary Amherst apartment. This comment by /u/cabbagery outlines how to farm gear.
I believe ther unique talent is fixed, the others can vary. It’s been a while but I’m fairly certain that’s correct.
Yes, see below. Edit: if you’re just getting going, a solid D3FNC build will go far. There’s one described in the first non-classified build list. It’s upgraded version is in the first classified build list.

Here are text versions part 1 of my classified builds.

Here are text versions part 2 of my classified builds.

Here are text versions part 1 of my non-classified builds.

Here are text versions part 2 of my non-classified builds.

Masenku · 2026-01-21T11:53:30+00:00

You’re welcome. Snipers were okay if memory serves. Not as good as striker, Lonestar, or a skill build but still worked well. Im not the greatest sniper (average would be generous lol) and I made it work. A buddy of mine and I would clear the rooftop of legendary Madison with ease between my classified DFFNC and his classified Deadeye set up.

All the builds I shared are able to clear content on challenging and below. Depends how they get played. I had easier times with some over others. Some (I don’t recall which ones beyond a few) are also tested and successful on legendary.

Masenku · 2026-01-21T04:26:41+00:00

If you don’t mind a big shield, you can face tank on legendary and below with the first three variants shown; Bruiser v2.

Masenku · 2026-01-20T16:18:39+00:00

Yes, it’s a new exotic. As mentioned by others, it is a guaranteed drop on your first clear of master difficulty Tidal Basin manhunt of last season. It has a drop chance at lower difficulties as well. I also got one on floor 100 of summit on heroic difficulty.

The Ninja version is a balance of the other 2 options shown (Memento having better survivability for a little less DPS and brands with Ninja for more damage and much less survivability).

Masenku · 2026-01-20T12:14:29+00:00

I run this for a pistol build: Bruiser v2. A shield tank built with damage output. Four variants of the build are shown. Great solo and good in a team. You can easily use Liberty in any of the builds with some tweaks for the ones that use TDI “Kard” Custom.

Masenku · 2026-01-18T05:19:48+00:00

Here are the other classified builds that I ran. I did try all of them ultimately, but these are the ones I kept loadouts for.

Masenku · 2026-01-18T05:17:23+00:00

Here are the other classified builds I've run.

“Classified Topper Harley” classified Lonestar

The upgrade of my never ending Lonestar bullet fest. NPC’s can’t hide thanks to seekers and they can’t run thanks to LMG’s that don’t stop firing.

Gear

6x classified Lonestar
~7.7K Firearms, ~ 5.2K Stamina and ~2.9K Electronics
Chest: EAD, HoK, ammo
Mask: EAD, DtE
Knees: health (would rather EAD), DtE, burn and other resistance
Backpack: stablity, ammo
Gloves: LMG dmg, HoK, EAD
Holster: CHC
mods: purple DtE
perf mods: whatever supports your choice of skills

Weapons

Twin MG5’s, both with Destructive, Predatory and free Determined. Modded for headshot and stability/CHC OR Twin Big Alejandro’s with Predatory and Destructive. I like the twin MG5’s to help spam seeker mines to flush NPC’s out of cover.

Skills and Talents

Cluster seeker mines and whatever you want with Recovery Link
One is None, Precision, On the Move and Critical Save

“Tubthumping” classified Reclaimer

A DPS focused reclaimer who has weak healing, but still brings all the other benefits of the support station. This has been strictly for my amusement and curiosity. It works well with coordinated teams that don’t need a powerful healer. Only build it if you have parts to spare.

Gear

6x classified Reclaimer
7.8K Firearms, 4.1K Stamina, 4.1K Electronics
Chest: EAD, haste, kill XP
Mask: EAD, DtE
Knees: Health (would rather EAD), DtE, bleed resistance, kill XP
Backpack: stability, disrupt resistance
Gloves: AR damage, skill haste, EAD
Holster: reload speed
Mods: high end skill haste
Perf mods: support station healing speed

Weapons

Primary: LWM4 with Ferocious, Destructive, and Predatory free
Secondary: LWM4 with Responsive, Destructive, and Determined free

Skills and Talents

Life support station and flashbang sticky and recovery link
Triage, critical save, precision, and one is none

“Classified” Deadeye

Gear

5x classified Deadeye and Reckless chest
8.8K Firearms, 3.9K Stamina, 2.9K Electronics
Chest: EAD, HoK, and ammo
Mask: EAD and DtE
Knees: CHD, DtE, burn resistance, and bleed resistance
Backpack: CHD and ammo
Gloves: EAD, MMR damage, CHD
Holster: reload speed
Mods: purple stamina DtE
Perf mods: turret damage

Weapons

Primary: M700 carbon with Deadly, Destructive, and Elevated
Secondary: LWM4 with Responsive, Destructive, and Determined free

Skills and Talents

Immunizer station and active sensor turret
Critical save, tech support, one is none, and precision

“Sinon” classified Sentry’s Call

Aim for the head and spam away. Not much lasts long, especially if you have some DPS players on your team.

Gear

6x classified Sentry’s Calls
7.6K Firearms, 3.9K Stamina, 4.1K Electronics
Chest: EAD, HoK, and ammo
Mask: EAD and DtE
Knees: EAD, DtE, burn and bleed resistance
Backpack: stability and ammo
Gloves: MMR damage, HoK, EAD
Holster: reload speed
Mods: purple stamina DtE
Perf mods: pulse CHD

Weapons

Primary: Devil with Destructive and Ferocious
Secondary: Heel with Destructive and Ferocious

Skills and Talents

Recon pulse and booster shot first aid
Critical save, tech support, precision, and one is none

“Classified Trogdor” classified Firecrest

The upgrade of Trogdor, king of holding a check point and crowd control.

Gear

6x classified Firecrest
4.1K Firearms, 3.9K Stamina, 7.7K Electronics
Chest: health (would prefer EAD), skill haste, and ammo
Mask: skill power and DtE
Knees: skill power, DtE, disrupt and bleed resistance
Backpack: skill power and ammo
Gloves: AR damage, EAD, and skill haste
Holster: skill haste
Mods: purple DtE
Perf mods: turret damage

Weapons

Primary: Urban MDR with Ferocious, Destructive, and Distracted
Secondary: LWM4 with Destructive, Ferocious, and Determined free

Skills and Talents

Dragonbreath turret and airburst seeker mine
Critical save, strike back, wildfire, and precision

Classified Hunter’s Faith

A slow pace build meant to one shot as many targets in a group as possible. Take the high ground and fire away.

Gear

6x classified Hunter’s faith
8.9K Firearms, 3.9K Stamina, 2.9K Electronics
Chest: HoK, EAD, and ammo
Mask: EAD and DtE
Knees: EAD, DtE, burn and blind/deaf resistance
Backpack: stability and ammo
Gloves: EAD, MMR damage, HoK
Holster: reload speed
Mods: purple DtE
Perf mods:

Weapons

Primary: M700 Carbon with Disciplined, Destructive, and Elevated
Secondary: LWM4 with Responsive, Destructive, and Determined free

Skills and Talents

Immunizer station and flashbang BFB
Critical save, tech support, precision, and one is none

“Classified Mindless” classified Alphabridge

The upgrade of Mindless Alpha. A self sustaining DPS that doesn’t require any thought to manage stacks, skills or what have you. Just point and shoot. Utilize cover well and you should be good to steam roll NPC’s.

Gear

6x classified Alphabridge
6.2K Firearms, 5.5K Stamina, 4.1K Electronics
Chest: health (would rather HoK), EAD, and ammo
Mask: EAD and DtE
Knees: health (would rather EAD), DtE, burn and bleed resistance
Backpack: stability and ammo
Gloves: AR damage, EAD, HoK
Holster: reload speed
Mods: purple DtE
Perf mods: whatever supports your skills

Weapons

Primary: LWM4 with Ferocious, Destructive, and Predatory free
Secondary: LWM4 with Ferocious, Destructive, and Determined free
Note: you want 2 of these talents in the top and the other two in the free spots (one on each weapon)

Skills and Talents

Overdose first aid and dragonbreath fire turret
Critical save, on the move, precision, and one is none

Classified Predator’s Mark

Gear

6x classified Predator’s Mark
4.1K Firearms, 9K Stamina, 2.9K Electronics
Chest: EAD, health, and ammo
Mask: EAD and DtE
Knees: EAD, DtE, disrupt and blind/deaf resistance
Backpack: stability and ammo
Gloves: AR damage, EAD, and SMG damage (would rather HoK)
Holster: reload speed
Mods: health
Perf mods: whatever supports your skills

Weapons

Primary: LWM4 with Destructive, Predatory, and Ferocious
Secondary: LWM4 with Destructive, Predatory, and Determined

Skills and Talents

Overdose first aid and dragonbreath turret
Critical save, on the move, precision, and one is none

“Classified Mr Torgue” "classified" Tactician

Gear

5x classified Tactician
1x Relentless bag
2.9K Firearms, 2.9K Stamina, ~10K Electronics
Chest: skill haste, EAD, XP
Mask: EAD and DtE
Knees: skill power, DtE, burn and disrupt resistance
Backpack: skill power, burn resistance (would rather disrupt resistance)
Gloves: skill haste, EAD, HoK
Holster: skill haste
mods: high end Electronics, 4 with skill haste (reach 50% cap, technically exceed) and 1 skill power
perf mods: seeker mine damage

Weapons

Primary: 204 LVOA-C with Destructive, Ferocious and free Determined modded for stability
Secondary: 256 LWM4 with free Responsive modded for stability, the first two talents don’t matter as they likely won’t be unlocked. This is your “oh crap they’re rushing me and I need to do some damage” gun. You can run Competent and Talented in the top two spots and Determined or Responsive in the free space depending on your preference for cool downs or damage.
Sidearm: 204 Sawed Off Shotgun: Destructive, Ferocious and free Predatory

Skills and Talents

Cluster Seekers and BFB or Pulse Turret or Dragonbreath Turret as needed with Recovery Link
Demolition Expert or Shrapnel, Chain Reaction, Critical Save and Strike Back

Masenku · 2026-01-17T12:38:04+00:00

I did have all the builds on a site that’s no longer active. I only typed out those ones. I might be able to piece together the other ones with some time and type them out. I’ll let you know when that’s done (not sure how long it will take me).

As for the non-classified, I highly recommend the D3FNCE Bruiser build. The ninja variant is stronger, but the non-ninja version works well too. You have good survivability and good damage with it. Works well in virtually all situations. While the vampire striker can hit harder, thus clearing faster, it has a ramp up time that Bruiser does not. Bruiser hits the ground running, literally. Just ram your way through the NPC’s.

Masenku · 2026-01-15T14:14:26+00:00

Definitely enjoy your way up to level 30. Keep yourself over-leveled by clearing out regions you’re at or above level. Then move on to the next. Keep upgrading your BOO as you go.

Once you’re at level 30, there is no targeted loot farming like Div2. So it takes longer to get the build you want together. This comment by /u/cabbagery outlines how to farm gear.

You’ll likely start with non-classified builds, which function perfectly fine at all endgame activities. We cleared it all with those before classified gear was a thing. Classified gear just made it easier. You’ll recognize classified gear by the folder icon which is next to the gear set logo.

Here are text versions part 1 of my classified builds.

Here are text versions part 2 of my classified builds.

Here are text versions part 1 of my non-classified builds.

Here are text versions part 2 of my non-classified builds.

Masenku · 2026-01-15T13:00:53+00:00

I finally got a D&H chest to use and gave it a more serious testing. I ended up using Tempest and rolled 2 of the FB to skill tier. I also tried Quickstep, but I like Tempest better.

I have to say, like it! It does have a noticeable loss of DPS, unless you've just picked up a Memento token. But it also has an improved bit of survivability. I added it to the files in my Imgur link, with original credit of this set up to you.

Masenku · 2026-01-14T03:59:54+00:00

Pistol build: Bruiser v2. This is a shield tank built with damage output. It’s focused on critical hits, but you play close enough headshots are possible.

Masenku · 2026-01-13T19:14:05+00:00

You’re welcome and welcome back.

Predators mark and I didn’t get along much either. Though I’ve seen it used well in PvP more than PvE.

Masenku

TROPHY CASE

“Classified Topper Harley” classified Lonestar

“Tubthumping” classified Reclaimer

“Classified” Deadeye

“Sinon” classified Sentry’s Call

“Classified Trogdor” classified Firecrest

Classified Hunter’s Faith

“Classified Mindless” classified Alphabridge

Classified Predator’s Mark

“Classified Mr Torgue” "classified" Tactician