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Best Builds

Optimal class and perk combinations for every playstyle.

Super Skill Meta Build

S Tier
Ranged DPSAdvanced

The current meta build. Pathfinder increases super skill frequency, and Wastelander 3rd perk gives 50% chance for double skill choices. This combination allows you to stack powerful skills quickly.

Class
Pathfinder
Bonus Perk
Wastelander 3rd (50% Double Skills)
Weapons
Plasma Shotgun, Gatling Laser, Greatsword

✓ Pros

  • •Highest skill scaling
  • •Best late game potential
  • •Can reach wave 200+

✗ Cons

  • •Requires level 3 and perk rerolling
  • •RNG dependent for perks
  • •Not beginner friendly

Versatile Wastelander

A Tier
Ranged VersatileIntermediate

A comfortable all-around build. Extra weapon slot lets you carry three guns, more ammo keeps you shooting, and the Pathfinder perk adds super skill chances.

Class
Wastelander
Bonus Perk
Pathfinder 2nd (10% Double Super Skills)
Weapons
Auto Shotgun, Plasma Shotgun, Pump Shotgun

✓ Pros

  • •Extra weapon slot
  • •More ammo capacity
  • •Flexible playstyle

✗ Cons

  • •Less specialized than meta build
  • •Lower skill scaling

Engineer Support

A Tier
Support/DPSBeginner

Great for beginners and co-op. Turret provides consistent damage while you focus on survival. Extra weapon slot gives flexibility.

Class
Engineer
Bonus Perk
Wastelander 1st (Extra Weapon)
Weapons
Plasma Shotgun, Auto Shotgun, Any backup

✓ Pros

  • •Turret = extra player
  • •Easy to play
  • •Great in co-op

✗ Cons

  • •Turret takes time to level
  • •Less personal damage

Melee Tank

A Tier
Melee TankIntermediate

The tankiest melee build. Juggernaut provides massive health and regeneration, while Boxer counter helps survive close combat.

Class
Juggernaut
Bonus Perk
Boxer 2nd (Counter)
Weapons
Greatsword, Chainsaw, Plasma Shotgun backup

✓ Pros

  • •Very tanky
  • •Good melee survivability
  • •Fun playstyle

✗ Cons

  • •Melee is inherently risky
  • •Lower DPS than ranged

Boxer DPS (Low Lag)

S Tier
Melee DPSAdvanced

ONLY if you have good internet. Boxer is broken with low lag - rapid combos deal insane damage. No need to drop weapons means more scrap accumulation.

Class
Boxer
Bonus Perk
Scavenger 3rd (Scrap Master)
Weapons
Greatsword, Chainsaw

✓ Pros

  • •Highest melee DPS
  • •More scrap farming
  • •Broken with good connection

✗ Cons

  • •REQUIRES low lag
  • •Unplayable with bad connection
  • •High risk

Pyro Boss Killer

A Tier
Boss DPSIntermediate

Specialized boss killing build. Incendiary Shotgun stacks fire damage that melts bosses. Great for co-op where you focus bosses.

Class
Pyro
Bonus Perk
Wastelander 1st (Extra Weapon)
Weapons
Incendiary Shotgun, Plasma Shotgun, Auto Shotgun

✓ Pros

  • •Best boss damage
  • •Fire stacks are powerful
  • •Good in co-op

✗ Cons

  • •Requires Pyro purchase
  • •Less effective on regular waves

Build Tips

  • 💡Start with Engineer or Wastelander while learning the game.
  • 💡Getting the right bonus perk is RNG - be prepared to spend lots of scrap rerolling.
  • 💡In co-op, coordinate builds - have one person run Engineer for turret support.
  • 💡Melee builds are fun but ranged is generally safer and more consistent.