S+ Tier Lepic Build Guide: Unleashing the Ultimate Boss Destroyer in The First Descendant

In “The First Descendant,” Lepic stands out as a character with immense boss damage potential. This guide, based on a comprehensive build tested over a 15-hour stream, aims to maximize Lepic’s abilities for both bossing and general mission use. Let’s dive into the specifics of creating an S+ Tier Lepic build.

Core Abilities of Lepic

1. Grenade Throw:

• Solid base damage.
• It can be enhanced with Overclock to inflict burn damage, adding a 20% skill power modifier.

2. Overclock:

• Allows grenades and Overkill to burn enemies.
• Provides a significant skill power modifier, increasing burn damage and its duration to 33 seconds with a 20-second cooldown.

3. Traction Grenade:

• A powerful ability to pull in enemies, effective for crowd control.

4. Overkill:

• Transforms Lepic’s arm into a unique weapon.
• Requires careful management of mana and shot timing to maximize damage.
• Offers both burst and continuous damage, enhanced by burn effects.

5. Passive Skill: Firearm Master:

• Provides a skill power modifier when changing weapons, synergizing well with Overkill.

Key Components of the Build

1. Reactor:

• Look for fire skill power and tech skill power.
• A God roll reactor with skill critical hit damage and additional skill damage against Colossus is ideal.
• A critical hit rate is beneficial, aiming for around 46%.

2. Weapons:

• Focus on weapons that increase fire rate and can use Sharp Precision Shot for maximum damage output.
• Impact rounds are preferred for faster fire rate stacking.

3. Mods and Enhancements:

• Fire rate up and Sharp Precision Shot are crucial for boosting Overkill’s damage.
• Use mods like skill crit Insight, concentration, front lines, and emergency measures for critical damage.
• Dangerous Ambush increases damage while bosses are immobilized.
• Technician mod helps in scaling burn damage and overall damage output.

Bossing Setup

1. Core Mods:

• Battle of Stamina for max HP and duration.
• Skill crit mods for critical damage.
• Power mods to increase base damage.

2. Damage Scaling:

• Power and modifier are essential for increasing base damage and DOT (damage over time).
• Technician mod boosts burn damage and DOT.

3. Optimal Duration and Mana Management:

• Skill extension and MP accelerant are needed for more duration and maximum MP.
• Balancing duration and MP is crucial for maximizing shot output.

4. Mobbing Setup:

• Focus on maximizing range for Traction Grenade.
• Use maximize range, skill expansion, and Firearm Master mods for extensive range.
• Equip fire specialist and overclock for consistent burn damage and grenade spam.

General Tips

1. Component Setup:

• For mobbing, prioritize max HP for survivability.
• Use an Annihilation set or a combination of Annihilation and Volcanic sets for a balance of duration and damage.

2. Slayer Set for Bossing:

• Aim for Mana recovery out of combat, max MP, and MP recovery in combat.
• Focus on getting the right balance of MP recovery and max MP for sustained damage.

3. Reactor for Mobbing:

• Look for skill range and cooldown reduction.

Conclusion

By following this build guide, you can transform Lepic into an unstoppable force, capable of decimating bosses with unparalleled efficiency while maintaining versatility in general missions. Experiment with the suggested setups, tweak as needed, and enjoy unleashing the full potential of Lepic in “The First Descendant.” Happy gaming!

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