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Only one I never completed in BLPS was Claptrap, just could'nt get to grips with the play style.

Managed to kill Rakkhive in less than 10 seconds with Blitz, just using a shotty. Dead before he could spawn rakk.
 
Idleman said:
I've always found the female characters in the BL Trilogy more fascinating than the others, even Havelock's sister.
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i think what got me with the pre sequel was that neither of the female characters felt particularly badass, not like lillith "phase away and regen health", maya "suck all the enemies into a maelstrom of elemental death" or gaige's "your only hope for survival is me missing"

never played the baroness, she seems like a primarily sniping character which is always tricky to do solo.
 
Which is Krieg’s best track do you guys think? I’ve never got past level 10 with him yet. My aim is to get all six into Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode before I tackle The Pre-Sequel again.
 
TheSwede said:
Summoning @Psymonkee to answer that question ! :p
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MUWAHAAAHAAH! :D

ic1male said:
Which is Krieg’s best track do you guys think? I’ve never got past level 10 with him yet. My aim is to get all six into Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode before I tackle The Pre-Sequel again.
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Short answer: ALL OF THEM!

The key to Krieg is each of his trees whilst powerful lack a certain something really shine when combined with skills in other trees. To feel his true power you need to go fairly deep into TVHM or possible into UVHM for max attack!

Quick rundown of the trees:

Bloodlust

Boosts:
Mag size increases
Reload speed increases
Weapon switch speed increases
Damage resistance whilst rampaging (action skill)
Thrown axe damage
Capstone is an INSANE explosive boost that can literally clear rooms!

Mania

Boosts:
Max Health
Action Skill recharge
Fire Rate
FFYL duration
Explosive damage
Melee Damage

Decreases:
Shield regen delay
Potential self melee
Possible friendly fire damage

Hellborn

Boosts:
Fire rate
Weapon accuracy
Reload speed
Mag size
Elemental effect chance
Healing!
Damage resistance (while on fire!)

Decreases:
You get set on fire. A lot!
Critical damage (skill dependant!)


The most important thing about Krieg is he likes to get up close and personal. He'll likely be at a high risk of dying but if the crazy plan of smacking things in the face (be it melee or guns) then you'll be laughing whilst your heart pounds!

Starting out I would avoid the Hellborn tree since being on fire is not useful for now so it's a choice between Mania and Bloodlust. Mania can be squishy but powerful and Bloodlust makes gunplay easier but doesn't boost damage much. Pick your poison!

I'd personally suggest Bloodlust as it's the most forgiving. Go shoot things and get increased mag size so you can keep shooting without reloading. You'll be able to steamroll NVHM with any tree but this is easiest.

Suggested build would look like this: http://bl2skills.com/psycho.html#55000500055100000000000000000000000

This should allow you to keep your distance if you're not comfortable with melee. On the other hand though.....

Try melee: http://bl2skills.com/psycho.html#00000000000050500015144100000000000

Tips for melee: In early levels (sub 31!) whilst his rampage is strong he is weak going into it. You get full health on a kill and damage boosts while your shields are DOWN - use it carefully and you can shred enemies in seconds.

Anymore questions post here or catch me on Steam (link in sig!) and I'll help you out! :)
 
Thanks for the info! The Hellborn tree was the one I was going to go for but you reckon that is better after the first playthrough? Does the fact he can set himself on fire mean he is immune to enemy burn damage?
 
Hellborn is best as a support tree or once you've got some reliable healing available (Moxxi guns, transfusion grenades).

All fire damage, enemy or self inflicted hurts you! Any shield with a fire immunity will prevent you from ever being on fire but also never let you get the bonuses! Crazy confusing :p
 
Oh I see! Looks like he has a bit of a learning curve to him.

I always like to see how a character plays during the Midgemong fight. So far (in order of preference)

1. Maya was the easiest and most fun. Just pick him up and let rip.
2. Axton’s turret kept the adds busy whilst I concentrate on Midgemong.
3. Gaige - same as Axton really with Deathtrap
4. Zer0 - special power made little to no difference. Boring, won’t continue with this character.
5. Salvador - absolutely awful. The gunzerking was annoying as hell with guns reloading and running out of ammo and died multiple times getting shot by adds. Won’t be continuing with this char either.
-. Krieg - not tried yet.
 
Do not give up on any of them! See them all through to the end of TVHM at least. Zer0 has some really cool stuff and you can only be level 6 or 7 at best by then?

You know bunker? 1 shot with Zer0! ;)
 
Well you've convinced me to continue with Zer0 but I'm going to play as Axton today for a change. It's gonna take me half an hour to try and move all the lower level orange guns around. :p
 
Hmm, Axton is a bit of a tricky one, isn't he. The turret has some degree of inflexibility if enemies hide behind cover or you are in a built-up area with lots of buildings. And the Constructors can obliterate the turret in a second with the laser beam things. But I'll keep at it, nearly finished playthrough 1 now. I want to get the **** bullets upgrade ready for TVHM.
 
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