Boss Killer

Build Card

• Recommended Weapons: Axe (burst), Revolver/Katana (precision), Aura (wave insurance)
• Tomes (order): Precision (Crit) → Cooldown → Damage → Quantity
• Stats to stack: Burst windows, Uptime, Safety valve, Target access (range/mobility)
• Best fits: CL4NK (crit), Ninja/Tony (assassins), Vlad (sustain into boss)
• Weak vs: Weak early wave-clear, Commitment without shield/escape
• Beginner preset: Revolver + Aura; Quantity → Cooldown → Precision → Damage; learn boss spacing and timing.
• High-Curse preset: Precision → Cooldown → Shield → Quantity; add a reliable wave tool to avoid drowning.

Core Mechanics & Gameplan

Single-target burst/sustain setups that pass wave checks while deleting bosses on timer.

Weapons & Upgrade Path

• Axe — Axe (burst)
• Revolver/Katana — Revolver/Katana (precision)
• Aura — Aura (wave insurance)

Tome Priority & Why

• Precision (Crit) — rationale depends on your kit; synergizes with this archetype’s multipliers.
• Cooldown — rationale depends on your kit; synergizes with this archetype’s multipliers.
• Damage — rationale depends on your kit; synergizes with this archetype’s multipliers.
• Quantity — rationale depends on your kit; synergizes with this archetype’s multipliers.

Step-by-step Route

Phase 1 (0–4 min) — Stabilize wave-clear and safety; lock Tome #1, secure one tool for crowds and one for elites.
Phase 2 (4–8 min) — Finish main weapon upgrades; add Tome #2–#3; set up boss damage (burst or sustained).
Phase 3 (8+ min / Boss) — Cover weaknesses (Shield/Armor/Evasion), align cooldown windows, and kite smartly.

Common Mistakes

• Greeding damage before wave-clear is stable.
• Ignoring shrine tempo / pot routes.
• Overcapping one multiplier (e.g., Crit) and starving Quantity/Cooldown/Area.
• Taking Tome picks that conflict (e.g., heavy melee commit without defensive backup).

Map Notes & Matchups

• Open maps favor kiting and projectile arcs.
• Tight maps require early control (Aura/Aegis) and cooldown management.
• Elites with charges need spacing or grouping tools.

Patch Notes (keep updated)

• Track buffs/nerfs that change weapon/Tome priority.