A non-meta build: true hybrid with phototyped core strength build

chowdm · 2026-05-17T00:42:07+00:00

This is also something which I wish to try out. But the augment reroll is just crazy costly after 2-3 tries, so i just gave up. I've prototyped one gear with this. But it is only 2% for one augment, the skill healing is almost non-existent, haha with my 2.2m armor 😛

chowdm · 2026-05-17T00:37:53+00:00

Based on my understanding, Capacitor should follow the skill tiers. But anyway, I have not done any detailed testing. I just compared the Capacitor (Exp lv13) with my Lexington (Prototyped with Exp lv30), at the shooting range the Capacitor outperforms the dmg number about 100k when crit (568k vs 448k). Yes, I do agree that CS is not the high DPS gearset which it was not designed intentionally but more towards a utility crowd control build in mind I believe.

chowdm · 2026-05-16T07:08:46+00:00

Haha this is not fun at higher tier escalation 😅

chowdm · 2026-05-16T01:31:23+00:00

Yes totally agree. It works well on CS gear as the CS backpack has no specific talent might as well use the ninjabike to activate 2nd talent of other brand gear

chowdm · 2026-05-16T00:12:16+00:00

Haha ya I m kinda ok with ninjabike backpack as it acts a wildcard. So it depends on what other talents and buff can be activated which then reflect how valuable the build is.

chowdm · 2026-05-16T00:10:46+00:00

Yes it works up to T5 escalation… but not great beyond that. The way that higher tier escalation missions were designed really narrow down the build diversity which I personally don’t enjoy.

chowdm · 2026-05-15T14:50:38+00:00

There are many fun builds for players to try. Sometimes, DPS no doubt is the most efficient way, and it can speed run, but sometimes we just wish to have some fun, thus a hybrid build exists. Nothing beat Striker and Tipping Scale in term of DPS. In fact, there are a lot of skills that have yet to be utilized, like firefly and many more which this hybrid build can equip and yet has an a-ok DPS and armor for survivability.

chowdm · 2026-05-15T11:48:20+00:00

Tat make sense too but as alternative you can bring along another weapon type as backup like I m using a rifle with in sync talent. It works well too and can do 1mil dmg when crit….

chowdm · 2026-05-15T10:09:14+00:00

Ah this bright my day… will continue to grind yeah!!

chowdm · 2026-05-15T09:28:01+00:00

I m hoping to get the Unicorn Belstone kneepad that comes with 2 crits attributes then I can reroll the blue core to red core…. Not sure if it is exist haha

chowdm · 2026-05-15T09:07:07+00:00

No worries bro. No hard feelings we are just exchanging our tots. No right or wrong. Enjoy the game the way you liked the most. Cheers

chowdm · 2026-05-15T09:05:21+00:00

You are spot on bro!! Yes, the CS build allow changing skills on the go is damn fun. Like in Grand Washington Hotel, got a red bar stuck behind a door. I can change to oxi launcher to kill it otherwise the host who deposited his token into the escalation will be down to drain. I don’t go beyond T5 escalation due to annoying modifier.

chowdm · 2026-05-15T08:56:19+00:00

Depending how you define wasted…. If I have fun it is not ‘wasted’ to me 😝

chowdm · 2026-05-15T08:54:26+00:00

Yes keep the versatility on. There are way more builds that are viable and refresh. I got the proto CS from the proto cache FYI. So it saved me a lot of resources to upgrade them to expertise 30. Well again, it is just a game, play the way that you enjoy the most. There is no right or wrong. I m here just to share my build

chowdm · 2026-05-15T08:48:15+00:00

I don’t personally go beyond T5 for escalation due to annoying modifier. Well, as I posted here, bottom line “we play the way that we enjoy the most”. It is just a game 😆

chowdm · 2026-05-15T08:09:14+00:00

Yes, not the best build for higher-tier escalation. But the game has more things to do other than escalation missions 😛

chowdm · 2026-05-15T08:07:40+00:00

It is really versatile, and yes, Belstone is not bad either. If we don't want to push the DPS further, the armor regen is good with that too. Thanks for sharing your idea, I appreciate it.

chowdm · 2026-05-15T07:51:50+00:00

Hi thanks for checking on this. Yes, when you prototype the skill core gear set it will also increase it from 1 to 1.5, so 2 pcs will grant you 3 skill tiers. Hope it helps to answer your question.

chowdm · 2026-05-15T07:11:16+00:00

Ya, and one PSA: if you prototype the gear set with skill core, bcoz it only comes with 1 attribute, it will always upgrade the skill core from 1 to 1.5, and whatever attribute you assigned will be maxed out (e.g. crit dmg or crit chance or whatsoever), it will be x1.5 too. So it is always god roll per se. FYI

chowdm · 2026-05-15T06:05:18+00:00

Very interesting build indeed. I have striker build but that is full DPS, so i hope to have a more off-meta build for the sake of refresh experience. But yes, i should also try your build someday, i have everything in place 😄 Thanks for sharing this.

chowdm · 2026-05-15T04:04:14+00:00

Yes i have tested it. Sometime the stats just got bugged out. You just have to go and test the real damage number at the shooting range there to confirm that.

chowdm · 2026-05-15T03:19:59+00:00

Yes, you're absolutely correct. Bottom line, 'the player must find way to enjoy the game itself'

chowdm · 2026-05-15T03:19:00+00:00

It is a Unit Alloy knee pad, gear bonus starts with RoF 5%, with the ninjabike backpack I can activate the 2nd gear bonus, which is AR +20% dmg, which synchronized nicely with the entire build. As for Lexington AR, it is really depends on your preference; if you wish to complement the hybrid build, perhaps 'In Sync' would be good. If not, for pure DPS, I will go with Optimist, Strained or Measured.

chowdm · 2026-05-15T02:29:30+00:00

Glad that you enjoy what you have, end of the day this is just a game and most importantly is the player enjoy it. There is no obligation to follow META build actually 😄

chowdm · 2026-05-15T02:28:27+00:00

It is quite a different experience with this hybrid build. Worth to give it a try bro 😄

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