Introduction to the Saver Build
Welcome to the Saver Build Guide, focused on stacking materials to reach extremely high damage scaling.
This build revolves around using Shotguns for reliable wave clear while saving materials instead of spending them, allowing you to reach up to +700% damage or more. The core mechanic is simple: the more you save, the stronger you become.
Early Game Strategy (First 3 Waves)
Starting Setup
- Begin with the Revolver to increase your chances of finding Shotguns early
Priorities
- Transition into Shotguns as soon as possible
- Start stacking Ranged Damage items
- Build a stable early game before saving
Key Early Items
- Lens
- Scope
- Sharp Bullet
- Small Magazine
Strategy
- Buy all Shotguns you find
- Pick up Ranged Damage items early
- Use Shotguns’ spread to handle wave clear efficiently
Stat Priority
- Ranged Damage
- Attack Speed
These stats ensure strong early performance before transitioning into the saving phase.
Mid Game Strategy
This is where the build identity fully activates.
Core Concept
- Stop spending materials as much as possible
- Your scaling comes from saving, not buying
Exceptions
- You may buy:
- High-value Ranged Damage items
- Additional Shotguns
But every purchase should be carefully considered, since it reduces your scaling potential.
Stat Priority
- Ranged Damage
- Attack Speed
- Life Steal
Strategy
- Maintain wave clear with Shotguns
- Avoid unnecessary purchases
- Start accumulating large amounts of materials
Late Game Strategy
At this point, your damage scaling becomes extremely high due to saved materials.
- Materials continuously increase each wave
- Your damage scales passively with your savings
- Shop items become less valuable than your stored materials
Strategy
- Fully commit to saving
- Only buy items if absolutely necessary
- Focus on survivability if needed, but prioritize scaling
With enough materials, the build becomes extremely powerful and can trivialize bosses and elites.
Strengths of the Build
- Massive Damage Scaling (+700% or more)
- Simple and Effective Strategy
- Strong Late Game Performance
- Minimal Dependency on Items
Weaknesses to Watch Out For
- Weak if You Overspend
- Requires Discipline in Shop Decisions
- Early Game Can Be Fragile Without Setup
Conclusion
The Saver Shotgun build is a straightforward yet powerful strategy that rewards patience and discipline.
By focusing on Ranged Damage and Attack Speed early, then transitioning into saving materials, you unlock massive damage scaling that can carry you through elites and bosses with ease.
One of the most satisfying aspects of this build is reaching extremely high material counts—sometimes over 20k materials—while dealing overwhelming damage to everything on screen.