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Advanced Knowledge + Builds guide
By Qwark
Hey, I'm Qwark.

I got 2k hours in this game and 20+ ironman deso wins with pretty much every race and unit worth using.

I noticed there isn't typically a lot of discussion regarding builds or guides from experienced players anymore, and 99% of info out there just covers the basics. Let me take you a little deeper.

So, here's a spreadsheet containing some advanced strats and optimized builds. More specifically, here's what you'll find in this spreadsheet;


1) Builds for most of the game's units, all of which have been thoroughly tested in winning Desolation runs, challenge runs, day 150 wins, day 500+ wins etc.

These builds are thoroughly optimized for their outlined purpose, as well some builds that make units shine in roles you probably didn't think they could do.

2) An in-depth explanation of how the game's loot table works and how to manipulate it in order to deterministically farm your desired mutators 100% of the time.

3) A rating system for all the races, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses

   
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Medvezhak 28 May @ 3:32am 
There is no Warmonk, assassin and priest in your guide. Does it mean you don't recommend those for desolation difficulty or it's just outdated?
Randir Vithren 30 Dec, 2024 @ 4:48pm 
Probably a lot of good info in that spreadsheet, but it would be nice to put it in the actual guide, at least a summary of it.
moutaru 4 Aug, 2022 @ 12:05pm 
how to get +1 absorbtion?
Qwark  [author] 20 Mar, 2022 @ 3:47pm 
The AI actively avoids targets with a large effective HP pool, which is HP + Armour, that's why you position your units in ways where they absolutely have to engage them.

Engaging strike is for utility vs archers and, most importantly, to prevent forsaken from using light foot.

4 mutas are due to desolation difficulty giving +1.
bydlaq 20 Mar, 2022 @ 1:53pm 
Ahh okej, i expected that this Guardian should only ''wait'' to proc crit, tho enemies will always ignore him in open spaces anyway and without attack he won't proc ''Engaging Strike'' I will try to build him that way and see how this will work out. Thanks :steamthumbsup:

Still trying to figure out how did you absorb 4 mutas.
Qwark  [author] 20 Mar, 2022 @ 1:08pm 
Because you don't attack with a shieldbot, you defend and wait to save a crit. If you're attacked retaliation will crit and proc vigorous to heal you, as well as poison your opponent to passively do 45% damage.

For the xbow, you walk over spikes or take a smaller hit in order to proc those mutas, and you equip blood strength if you find it. Masochist damage bonus is permanent, and so is rage as long as you're below the HP threshold.
bydlaq 20 Mar, 2022 @ 12:42pm 
Thanks for the guide:dwarven:
I don't undestand your 2 builds tho.
Guardian: [Light/Vigorous/Strong/Athletic] [Retaliate/Birdy/Engaging] [Overdose/Poison]
You have only stat buffs here and 2 mutas reliant on crit (Vigorous,Poison) and Retaliation. You have no way to crit with him except ''wait'' and Focus crit buff from xbow. Also no dmg so why those 3 mutas? Vigorous,Poison,Retaliation.

Same with your xbow. You have no hp as glass canon yet you have mutas like Masochist, Flagrant and Rage. I dont see any way to manipulate hp here beside being shot at, and with that hp it is usually 1 one shot death.
aristeros 15 Jan, 2022 @ 4:49pm 
Not sure why this was flagged, but works if you copy-paste into your browser.

Checked it out and there're some subjective judgment calls in there but overall it is:steamthumbsup: a great product. Very comprehensive. Thanks.:steamthumbsup:
Qwark  [author] 14 Jan, 2022 @ 8:02pm 
I'll add shattered in a bit, you basically build them the exact same way as other tanks/dps, they're extremely similar.

Spear is build like the human spearman, boulder like any other boulder, greatsword is basically a discount bloodknight etc.
pabloaram2011 13 Jan, 2022 @ 6:34pm 
Hey ty for the builds..
What are the best build for shattered units??
Not seeing anything in the folder