Best Outriders Devastator builds for Vanquisher, Warden & Seismic Shifter
If you’re feeling more of a tank style character then Outriders’ Devastator is the perfect class for you, we’ve got an extensive guide on how to get the best build for Vanquisher, Warden and Seismic Shifter.
One of the coolest parts of Square Enix’snewest loot and shooterOutriders is the ability to choose between four classes that actually have a real impact on how your experience plays out. Choosing between Technomancer, Pyromancer, Trickster and Devastator can be a pretty difficult task, but if you’ve elected to command the Earth to your whim then we’re here to help you out. So, here’s our extensive guide on the best builds for Outriders’ Devastator and its specialisms, Vanquisher, Warden and Seismic Shifter.
Best Beginner Devastator Build
Chaining these together is relatively easy and does a whole lot of damage. By starting out with your Golem to keep you healthy, you can then drop your Earthquake to interrupt enemies before you slam into them with your gravity leap.
Best Vanquisher Devastator Build
Vanquisher Skills
As you can imagine from the name, Vanquisher is all about doing the most damage that you possibly can whilst still being an impenetrable force.
Key to this build is Reflect Bullets. While Golem may look like the best choice initially because of the raw shields it grants you, Reflect Bullets keeps you safe while dealing out huge chunks of damage. Following this up with your Tremor and Gravity Leap makes you a walking steamroller. The best skills for the Vanquisher tree are:
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Vanquisher Class Tree Nodes
Making sure that you’ve got the optimal build is essential when playing the Vanquisher. You’ll be focusing around dealing damage in every way, shape and form. Whether it’s long rage or short range, melee or weapon based, this build has it all. The best class tree build for Vanquisher is:
Best Warden Devastator Build
Warden Skills
The Warden is the antithesis of the Vanquisher. Focusing on sustain and armor, you’ll be utilizing your abilities to make you as impenetrable as possible.
Reflect Bullets is key to this, because as your forcefield goes up you can hit your enemies with Earthquake, recast Reflect Bullets to rain damage on your interrupted enemies before taking them out with Boulderdash. The best abilities for the Warden Devastator are:
Warden Class Tree Nodes
Being a Warden is all about defense, so this build centers around making sure you’re as tanky as possible. There’s a lot of Anomaly Power thrown in there, though, so you’re hardly lacking in the damage department either! The best build path for the Warden Demolisher is:
Best Seismic Shifter Devastator build
Seismic Shifter
The Seismic Shifter is a very different build from the Devastator’s other specialisms. Blending damage and healing, as well as doing a lot of bleed, it’s the best of both worlds.
Key to this skill build is the Impale ability. Both dealing damage, inflicting bleed and providing shields and healing, Impale is the literal embodiment of what it means to play the Seismic Shifter. The best skills for Seismic Shifter Devastators are:
Seismic Shifter Class Tree Nodes
If you’re going to play as the Seismic Shifter, you really want to make your opponents bleed. So, if it’s blood related, you definitely want to be grabbing it. The perfect build path for the Seismic Shifter is:
So, that’s it for our best Devastator build guide! If you want to take the rock to Enoch this is the build for you. You can keep up to date with all thingsOutriders with our dedicated hub, and additionally you can check out our fullOutriders reviewhere.
