Top 3 Best Builds Guide

Build Overview

• Class: Gun Class
• Playstyle: Ranged powerhouse with exceptional survivability
• Difficulty: Medium
• Meta Status: Tier 1 - Strongest build in current patch

Primary Weapon: Brain Splatter Gun

The Brain Splatter Gun is a rare drop (approximately 10% or less) from the Zombie Devil Raid. It deals significant damage, roughly 11 damage per M1 hit.

Acquisition Method:

• Defeat the Zombie Devil in raids (hard farm, ~10% drop rate)
• Worth the grind for its superior stats
• Alternative: Farm other gun drops as placeholder

Damage Scaling:

• M1 Hits: ~11 damage per hit
• Crits: Scales with Strength stat
• Total DPS: Highest among all weapons in the game

Core Devil Contracts

Essential Contracts:

1. Snake Devil (Critical)

   • Makes the build "overpowered"
   • Essential utility and defense
   • Non-negotiable for this build

2. Octopus Devil (Critical)

   • Passive: Automatically block attacks
   • Strong grab move for high damage
   • Note: Not fully released yet, but considered "must-have"

3. Third Slot Options:

   • ✅ Mantis - Excellent combo potential
   • ✅ Ghost - Strong alternative for utility
   • ❌ Khan - Discouraged (too predictable)

Why These Contracts? The combination creates an impenetrable defense with devastating offense. Auto-blocking from Octopus prevents incoming damage while you deal consistent M1 spam.

Combat Strategy

Early Game (0-5 levels):

• Farm low-tier devils for loot
• Prioritize obtaining the Brain Splatter Gun
• Build up resources for contract farming

Mid Game (5-20 levels):

• Secure Snake Devil contract
• Work toward Octopus Devil
• Test damage output in PvP skirmishes

Late Game (20+ levels):

• Optimize M1 spam with auto-block
• Use Octopus grab for burst damage
• Dominate raid content and PvP

Key Mechanics:

• Stack M1 hits for steady DPS
• Use auto-blocking to facetank damage
• Position for grab combos with Octopus
• Maintain contract bar management

Build Overview

• Race: Fiend (Angel variant)
• Playstyle: Aggressive close-range with health steal mechanics
• Difficulty: Hard (requires precise combo execution)
• Meta Status: Tier 1 - Second strongest build

Stat Priority: Full HP and Strength

Recommended Allocation:

1. HP: Maximum priority (survivability)
2. Strength: Maximum priority (damage scaling)
3. Resistance: Currently ineffective for regeneration purposes
4. Speed: Considered a "placebo effect" with minimal combat value

Why This Distribution?

• HP keeps you alive during aggressive engagements
• Strength directly increases damage output
• Resistance doesn't support Angel Fiend's healing mechanics
• Speed is redundant with proper positioning

Recommended Weapon: Spear

• Superior scaling with Strength
• Excellent reach for combos
• Natural synergy with Angel abilities

Signature Combos

1. Life Leech + Tongue Snatch

• Effect: Steal 2% of opponent's HP on fifth M1 (flourish)
• Removes knockback effect, enabling continuous M1 spam
• Chain multiple times for exponential damage
• Best used in 1v1 extended fights

2. Devil's Knuckle Follow-up

• Use after a flourish for auto-move/teleport attack
• Closes distance on ranged opponents
• Resets position for next combo
• Can chain into another M1 sequence

3. Year Drain Combo (Nearly Inescapable)

• Setup: Spear Crit
• Execute: Directly into Year Drain grab
• Results: High damage burst with crowd control
• Best used when opponent has low health

Utility Scaling

Using Sanity stats can scale the "Materialize" and "Drain" moves, providing more bar for skill usage and extended combo potential.

Combat Approach

Engagement Strategy:

• Dash into melee range
• Start M1 spam to build Tongue Snatch
• Activate Life Leech on fifth hit
• Maintain pressure to prevent escape

Health Management:

• Each successful Tongue Snatch heals 2% HP
• Continuous M1s create sustainable offense
• Never back away mid-combo
• Use health steal as your primary defense

Matchups:

• ✅ vs Gun Hunter: Superior close-range pressure
• ✅ vs Katana Hybrid: Out-sustain through life steal
• ⚠️ vs Ranged builds: Need to close gap quickly

Transition to Endgame:

• Switch to full Sanity if you get the Kuchi Katana
• Drain moves become significant damage source
• Can rival Katana Hybrid with proper investment

How It Works

Transformation:

• Press 'L' to transform
• 10-second cutscene plays
• Access hybrid-exclusive moves
• Cannot use devil contracts while transformed

Resource System:

• Hybrid bar constantly drains (even idle)
• Must manage bar carefully
• Forced out of form when bar empties
• Requires frequent transformation cancels

Damage Output:

• High M1 damage with specialized attacks
• Strong Sanity-based scaling
• Access to medium weapon skills while transformed
• Burst damage potential rivals Gun Hunter

Advantages of Katana Hybrid

✅ Prestige Factor

• Visually impressive transformation
• High rarity and exclusivity
• Status symbol among players

✅ Damage Scaling

• Strong M1s that replace standard sword
• High Sanity scaling for special moves
• Access to medium weapon skills
• Burst damage potential

✅ Unique Mechanics

• Only build with true hybrid form
• Distinct playstyle from pure classes
• Flashy combos and aesthetics

Disadvantages of Katana Hybrid

❌ No Regeneration

• Major disadvantage in prolonged fights
• Cannot sustain like Angel Fiend
• Forces aggressive, rush-down playstyle
• Limited comeback potential

❌ Contract Restrictions

• Cannot equip ANY devil contracts while transformed
• Loses utility from contract abilities
• Limits build flexibility compared to Gun Hunter
• Forces you to choose: Hybrid form OR Contracts

❌ Bar Management Issues

• Transformation bar drains constantly
• Even idle draining creates pressure
• Forced out of form at critical moments
• Limited uptime compared to other builds

Will This Build Be Buffed?

Possible Buffs in Development:

• Katana Hybrid regeneration mechanics
• Reduced bar drain rate
• Hybrid-exclusive healing moves
• Better contract integration

Expected to Rise With:

• Kuchi Katana weapon release - Significantly boosts damage scaling
• Better Sanity-based healing moves
• Bar management adjustments
• PvP meta shifts favoring burst over sustain

Current Prediction: Tier 1 potential if regeneration is added.