SpeedyTier SDanger 5Build #1
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Max Speed Gladiator

This build focuses on amassing extreme speed and dealing heavy melee damage by leveraging Speedy’s natural advantages. The plan revolves around maneuvering through hordes of enemies while maximizing melee damage output to clear waves quickly, especially useful in the high-stakes environment of Danger 5.

Captain's Sword icon
Captain's Sword icon
Captain's Sword icon
Chainsaw icon
Chainsaw icon
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Score

95

Difficulty

hard

Why This Build Exists

This is the current primary version of the strategy for this character.

Adversiment

Weapons

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3x Captain's Sword

coreTier 4

The Captain's Sword's high damage, scaling with speed, and ability to enhance damage based on free weapon slots make it perfect for Speedy, who will capitalize on high mobility to strike hard without standing still.

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2x Chainsaw

coreTier 4

The Chainsaw's damage reflects Speedy's increased melee damage from speed and allows for efficient crowd control, crucial for dealing with the hordes in Danger 5.

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1x Fist

coreTier 4

With its high attack speed and increasing power as Speedy gains speed, the Fist is a reliable secondary option that ensures continuous melee engagement while keeping enemies at bay.

Adversiment

Main Items

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Fin

highhigh value

The Fin provides an immediate speed boost that synergizes with Speedy's stats, enhancing his DPS through increased mobility and more melee damage.

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Adrenaline

highhigh value

Boosting dodge and adding healing potential is critical for survival in Danger 5, allowing Speedy to evade damage while dishing out fast, aggressive attacks.

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Blood Leech

mediumhigh value

The additional life steal will enhance survivability, especially when attacking multiple enemies, allowing Speedy to sustain his health as he engages in melee combat.

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Glass Cannon

mediummedium value

Increasing overall damage fits well with a fast-paced melee approach while allowing Speedy to maintain effectiveness despite the drop in armor.

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Candle

lowmedium value

Lowering enemy counts helps control the battlefield, which can be vital when managing overwhelming threats in the later waves.

Upgrade Focus

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Speed

Maximizing speed enhances mobility significantly and leverages Speedy's stat bonuses, directly increasing melee damage.

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Melee Damage

Boosting melee damage ensures that Speedy’s strikes are lethal, especially when utilizing high-speed melee attacks.

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Dodge

Enhancing dodge can help mitigate incoming damage during chaotic waves, making it easier to stay alive while dealing damage.

Adversiment

Early Game

Focus on item collection and maximizing Speed using Fin and Adrenaline. Prioritize getting Captain's Sword early to capitalize on the speed scaling.

Mid Game

Maintain a balance between upgrading weapons and managing enemies, using speed to stay mobile. Aim for max HP upgrades to avoid early deaths.

Late Game

Prepare for boss waves by maintaining optimized damage output. Use speed and positioning to dodge projectiles from two bosses while attacking them aggressively.

Build Reasoning

The build leverages Speedy's unique ability to convert speed into both damage output and survivability, creating a dynamic and aggressive playstyle that can effectively target both hordes and bosses in Danger 5.

Why This Build Wins

  • Speed boosts directly increase melee damage, compounding Speedy's natural strengths.
  • Life steal from Blood Leech and Fin synergize with constant melee engagements to improve survivability.

Danger 5 Notes

Danger 5 introduces more elite enemies and enhances overall health and damage, necessitating careful positioning and rapid eliminations of threats using speed.

Adversiment

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