Mastering Ajax: New Build Guide for Maximum AOE, Burst, and Survivability
Welcome, gamers! Today, we’re diving into my Ajax build, a setup that has been highly requested on this channel. I’ll be honest; I initially didn’t think I’d enjoy playing Ajax much, but this build has proven me wrong. With his abilities on a 1-second cooldown, Ajax can pull off some ridiculous feats. This build offers tons of AOE, damage, and survivability, making it one of the most enjoyable setups I’ve created. Let’s get into the details of this Ajax build guide.
Customization and Appearance
Before we dive into the mechanics, let’s talk about Ajax’s look. I customized my Ajax with gold and red paints, giving him a Hulkbuster or Iron Man vibe. However, in-game, it oddly appears as Nantucket salmon pink. No comments on that, please – I will ban you!
Ajax’s Skills and Mechanics
Unique Resource: Void Energy
Ajax is one of the few characters with a unique resource: Void Energy. Similar to how Bunny generates electricity, Ajax’s skills benefit from Void Energy. All his skills can give you amounts of Void Energy, which enhances his abilities when fully charged.
Skill Overview
- Barrier (Skill 1)
- Creates a barrier based on your HP and defense.
- Reflects damage back to attackers.
- Enhanced effect: Increased reflection damage based on your defense.
- Void Walk (Skill 2)
- A jump ability that stuns enemies.
- Enhanced effect: Regenerates your shield with each leap.
- With this setup, Void Walk has zero cooldown, allowing constant usage.
- Explosion (Skill 3)
- Deals high damage to enemies and inflicts knockback.
- Enhanced effect: Increases base damage and range.
- Hyper Cube (Skill 4)
- Creates a barrier that allies can shoot through, but enemies cannot.
- Enhanced effect: More damage when shooting through it.
- Note: Keep the range moderate to prevent enemies from walking into it easily.
Passive Abilities
Whenever Ajax gains Void Energy, his cooldowns reduce, enabling him to spam abilities efficiently.
Weapons and Reactors
Weapon: The Secret Garden
- Benefits:
- Recovers custom resources upon casting Dimension skills.
- Increases damage for firearms and skill power.
Reactor: Enduring Legacy
- Benefits:
- Enhances Ajax’s effectiveness with LMGs.
- Provides skill power boost ratio and skill cooldown.
Build Strategies
Mobbing Setup
Overview: This setup is optimized for dealing with large groups of enemies, focusing on AOE damage and maintaining resource efficiency.
- Core Skill: Void Walk
- Usage: Constantly leap around to build up Void Energy and deal AOE damage.
- Mechanics: With the right setup, Void Walk has no cooldown, allowing for continuous use.
- Rotation:
- Use Void Walk to move around and gather Void Energy.
- Use Explosion for high-damage hits, especially on tougher enemies.
- Hyper Cube can be used to create barriers and protect allies while maintaining offensive pressure.
- Key Mods and Enhancements:
- Range Enhancements: Increase the AOE radius of Void Walk and Explosion.
- Cooldown Reduction: Utilize MP conversion and Nimble Fingers to ensure skills are always ready to use.
- Survivability: Build HP and defense to withstand damage while in close quarters.
Dungeon Setup
Overview: This build is tailored for dungeon runs, focusing on burst damage to quickly eliminate stronger enemies.
- Core Skill: Explosion
- Usage: Primary damage dealer for high-HP targets.
- Mechanics: Enhanced Explosion increases base damage and range, making it devastating against dungeon mobs.
- Rotation:
- Start with Void Walk to position and build up Void Energy.
- Use Explosion as your main attack, particularly when enemies are grouped.
- Hyper Cube can be used strategically to create barriers and provide safe zones for attacking.
- Key Mods and Enhancements:
- Void Charge: Changes scaling to Tech and Dimension, which boosts Explosion’s damage.
- Cooldown Reduction: Focus on reducing cooldowns to maintain a high rate of skill usage.
- Burst Damage: Prioritize mods that enhance the damage output of Explosion and other key skills.
Bossing Setup: Bunny Razer Build
Overview: This setup is designed for boss fights, emphasizing maximum survivability while dealing consistent damage.
- Core Concept: Tanky Ajax
- Mechanics: High HP and defense make Ajax nearly unkillable, allowing him to withstand sustained attacks from bosses.
- Rotation:
- Maintain Barrier for damage reflection and additional protection.
- Use Void Walk for mobility and to stay out of dangerous areas while still dealing damage.
- Hyper Cube can be deployed to create protective zones and assist allies.
- Key Mods and Enhancements:
- Body Enhancement: Increases defense and shield proportional to Max HP.
- HP and Shield Increases: Utilize mods like Stimix Salant and Overwhelming HP to boost survivability.
- Skill Cooldown: Ensure constant availability of defensive and offensive skills.
- Components:
- Focus on components that boost HP and defense.
- Consider The Bravery Set for HP recovery and skill cooldown benefits.
- Alternatively, use the Tomb Vanguard Set for additional defense, though it may require trade-offs in HP and defense values.
Budget Build
Overview: For players without access to all the best gear and mods, this setup provides a viable way to use Ajax effectively.
- Core Concept: Efficient Resource Use
- Mechanics: Balancing resource generation and cooldown reduction to maintain a high rate of skill usage.
- Key Mods and Enhancements:
- Range: Maximize range for better AOE coverage.
- MP Conversion and Nimble Fingers: Ensure resource management is smooth and skills are readily available.
- Void Charge: While not necessary, it’s highly beneficial for reducing cooldowns and enhancing skill effects.
Components and Final Thoughts
For components, prioritize those that increase HP and defense. Consider using sets like The Bravery Set for increased HP recovery and skill duration, though it may not be necessary with sufficient cooldown reduction and damage.
Conclusion
Ajax is a versatile and powerful character with the right build, capable of excelling in various scenarios, from mobbing to dungeon runs to boss fights. This comprehensive guide has covered his unique resource mechanics, skill enhancements, optimal weapons, and reactor choices. Whether you prefer a high-mobility AOE approach, a burst damage focus, or a tanky bossing setup, Ajax can be tailored to fit your playstyle.
With the right customization, mods, and strategic use of his abilities, Ajax transforms into a formidable force on the battlefield. Experiment with the different builds and find the one that suits your needs best. Happy gaming, and may your enemies fall swiftly before you!
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