I was a little confused, at first. I finally figured out that you mean Pistol + Melee weapon, Shield + Pistol, Shield + Melee weapon, and that's why you used the header "Melee involved", because one of the options uses both a one-hand melee weapon and a pistol.

Originally posted by HiFive:

I was a little confused, at first. I finally figured out that you mean Pistol + Melee weapon, Shield + Pistol, Shield + Melee weapon, and that's why you used the header "Melee involved", because one of the options uses both a one-hand melee weapon and a pistol.

I admit that I could write it better. I'll be certain to add the "+" to provide more clarity.

I've read your additions as of 11/21/2022 at 8:53 pm Pacific Time, and they all look good.

Originally posted by HiFive:

I've read your additions as of 11/21/2022 at 8:53 pm Pacific Time, and they all look good.

I'm so glad to have your feedback! I'll keep studying the work above to ensure I maintain quality as I add more informative builds to this list.

"Note that a combination of (mostly) Strength, (some) Focus, and (under 200 or 495) Dexterity is beneficial to every Soldier Build."

The only problem with this statement is that the level 105 pistols and shotgonnes cannot be equipped without very high dexterity. On my current dual-wielding pistol Soldier, the legendary pistols need 480 dexterity. I think when I looked up the level 105 legendary shotgunne, it also required 480 dexterity.

You say (under 200 or 495) Dexterity, but I'm not sure what that means. Which number is the correct one?

Originally posted by HiFive:

You say (under 200 or 495) Dexterity, but I'm not sure what that means. Which number is the correct one?

Both can be correct at different times depending on where the Player's level is. End Game also factors Boris the Stat Enchanter on high level items to increase stats over 500 total each if desired. I'll write more description to note this.

Hello,

What would be a Shield + Grenade build, if viable ?

Thanks

Originally posted by Tchey:

Hello, What would be a Shield + Grenade build, if viable ? Thanks

Glad to help!

Grenade skills are flexible hence can be paired with any build and weapon.
Choosing Shield skills offers two build styles:
Shield with a Melee weapon or Shield with no Melee weapon.
Having "No Melee Weapon" will offer less Front-Line skills available however Grenades can be used in every build with and without the Melee weapon.

Shield + Grenade is viable hence here's the list of skills plus possible Stat investments to empower the build:

Defensive Stat build every level-up:
Strength = 1
Focus = 1
Dexterity = 1
Vitality = 2
logic: Juggernaut skill uses Armor (Vitality) to add more physical damage to the entire build.
much faster to get maximum Block Chance on Shield.

Combat Stat build every level-up:
Strength = 2
Focus = 2
Dexterity = 1
Vitality = 0
logic: Less bonus from Juggernaut however more Dps and damage from other sources.
will take more items to max Block Chance on Shield.

Skills always available with any build:
. Grenade (invest Strength and Focus)
. Flametouched (invest Focus)
. Shrapnel Grenade (invest Strength and Focus)
. Veteran
. Squad Tactics
. Burning Barrel (invest Focus)
. Cluster Bomb (invest Strength and Focus)

Skills only available with an equipped Melee Weapon:
. Scavenge Armour (invest Strength and Focus)
. Juggernaut (invest Strength and Focus)
. Ground Quake (invest Strength)
. Counter Measure (invest Strength and Focus)

Skills only available with an equipped Shield:
. Shield Mastery (invest Strength and Focus)
. Shield Charge (invest Strength and Focus)
. Shield Throw (invest Strength and Focus)
. Spiked Shield (invest Strength)
. Shield Wall (invest Strength)

Note that all of the Charge Bar Skills can be used on any build and only require 1 point of investment to reach their max value:
. Intense Focus (attack and cast speed buff)
. Flintlock (added damage projectile)
. Flame Hunter (fire damage minion)
. Burning Release (damage plus fire buff)

. Mercenary (item and gold find)
. Cannon Barrage (not available yet)
. Field Medic (multiple heal pulses)
. Airstrike (vertical damage projectiles)

= = = =

132 skill and fame points to spend:

. Intense Focus (1 point: maxed)
logic: increases the rate of speed a grenade is thrown.

. Flame Hunter (1 point: maxed)
logic: fire damage minion supports fire damage grenades.

. Burning Barrel (10 points: Tier 2 Bonus)
logic: targets take +25% Fire Damage at tier 2.


. Grenade (15 points: maxed)
logic: Main attack skill of this build. Fire damage.

. Shrapnel Grenade (15 points: maxed)
logic: Weaken target affixes. Physical damage.

. Cluster Bomb (15 points: maxed)
logic: Alternate between Grenade and this skill for a higher rate of damage.


. Shield Mastery (15 points: maxed)
logic: More defense and damage.

. Shield Charge (15 points: maxed)
logic: Utility. Can close the distance or escape with potential damage.

. Shield Throw (15 points: maxed)
logic: Can strike multiple targets on max rank. Destroys opponent shields.

. Spiked Shield (15 points: maxed)
logic: Counter-attack damage. Good for close-combat.

. Shield Wall (15 points: maxed)
logic: Missile Reflection. More defense. Other bonuses on every tier.

= = = =

Same as above however replace Shield Mastery with Juggernaut for more damage.
Requires an equipped Melee Weapon in order to gain this benefit.

. Juggernaut (15 points: maxed)
logic: add Vellinque Skulls to items, get Boris' Vitality Enchants onto items,
equip items with high Armor, equip a scroll that adds an Armor bonus,
this will enable even more damage because of Juggernaut.

= = = =

That’s the very awesome and detailled answer, thanks

Originally posted by Tchey:

That’s the very awesome and detailed answer, thanks

You're welcome and enjoy! Feel free to ask more questions when needed!