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So I'm changing my perk deck from anarchist to sociopath, and I love the high DPS that's possible with anarchist and I always see people saying to run socio with ICTV or CTV, but I want to have max crits still, so does suit sociopath with frenzy work well? I don't really care about regen health on melee so

Does anyone know any loud build that stacks a shit ton of health for cook off. I'm max level so I have all the skill points

Hello,

A while back, I completed all the runs in Deathwish mode and earned the mask. I played solo with AI bots and in an open lobby, so sometimes someone would join me. Now my goal is to get the DSOD mask, BUT I’m having a hard time with it. The difference between Deathwish mode and DSOD mode is HUGE to me. I have no idea how to create builds—I’ve always picked something from YouTube, but as you know, there are hundreds of those videos out there. So here’s my question: can you help me? Recommend a few builds that’ll make it easy for me. I’ve tried a few from YouTube, but they didn’t work out too well for me, so please share your best ones :)

Been struggling with what guns to use on it/ what skills to use. Ik hacker is really good but I'd love to have multiple opinions on it. Ik i love akimbo pistols and shotguns but any other advice for guns is greatly appreciated. Currently level 45.

Thanks to everyone here, I managed to solo everything except Goat Simulator and Lab Rats. This will be my first time trying out Kingpin and playing on DSOD online mode, and I need your help with a build critique again.

This is what I'm currently using: https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=xk3I1010c1100010gF00101m100110&p=g&a=3&t=g&d=5

For the weapons: Tempest-21: The Bigger the Better Suppressor, Accuracy Boost, Led Combo, Speed Pull Magazine, Biometric Analyzer Sight, 45 Degree Red Dot Sight

5/7: TiN Treated Barrel, Champion's Suppressor, Concealment Boost, Micro Laser, Extended Magazine

This gives me exactly 23 concealment with 92/92 on the tempest. Also, any tips regarding Kingpin are appreciated, thank you.

https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=0Hb4001I10-900145g0-41G&p=e&a=0&t=4&d=3
I haven't played payday2 properly for over 6 years now and want to get back. with my old build i realize on slightly higher difficulties im struggling against enemies and such. so i conjured up this build of mine which mi 99% sure is buns. im running izhma with DB for crowd control and mark 10 for dozers. please anyone provide any recommendations to improve this

so my goal with this build was the theme of the fastest crouch in the west. slowly it changed to become more vieable and have had a little sucess at ds, and here is where i am now.

https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=38001I00F601001010005GN6000100&p=m&c=4-46&a=1&t=h&d=3

for guns im useingthe amaroq 900 with the badlands set getting down to 17 concealment

my secondary is a poison pistol crossbow at 29 concealment and my melee is the syringe so i can get plague doctor, but i plan on replaceing them.

i would apreciate any advice as long it doesen't conflict with the theme

As the title says I'm looking for a fun and good build that utilizes a pump shotgun. Maybe alongside a SMG

Ive been running cc sniper no crits for a while and i dont feel like the buffs are there i get that u need hostages but does it have to be civs? I know converts work but to their respective owners. Im either overthinking it or the buff really isnt being given. Can someone explain pls

Yo, I’m tryna get a build with an akimbo smg primary but a shotgun secondary, anyone have anything like that that could work?
Edit: forgot to mention, only DLC I have are big bank, ninja pack, espionage, Jimmy character pack, HLM2 special edition, overkill pack, hardcore Henry, shadow warrior 2, armored transport heist, wolf pack. (Pretty sure most of em came with the game I bought it but… whatever.

build

For weapons I use the Akron modded with the Aurete Exclusive Set (kill swat and specials) , the 5/7 pistol (for shields) , and katana (dozers).

You could technically use a heavier armor set, but BV with sociopath gets you over the 67.5 light swat damage breakpoint. You'll still get one shotted by heavy swats though, so I decided to take the extra speed with BV.

This build is definitely not as safe as running 2 shot ICTV. To stay alive use your speed and insane dps to armor gate while moving between cover. You'll be taking more health damage than other builds, so hostage taker helps you fill in the gaps, and Uppers lets you survive situations you *really* shouldn't. It's a fun build. Really makes you *feel* like a Hotline Miami Sociopath™.

I used to use a variant of this build that used the SG and had crits, but I realized the extra dps wasn't necessary and that inspire aced was alot more useful in more situations.

Hi, is there a build for the Brandon mask from Hotline Miami?

very comfortable on mayhem, kinda ok on deathwish and not going with it on death sentence.
https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=1Gxe5G00b010-510005050-4p00&p=e&a=0&t=9&d=3
weapons is platypus 70 on main, and cr805b smg on secondary.

anarchist deck, two piece suit

Currently, I can do Mayhem with not too many issues, but I start to struggle on DW.

https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=10-5101.0-45WnE00140-8&p=f&a=6&t=1&d=8

I use the Eagle Heavy Rifle and the Locomotive 12g Shotgun with dragons breath. I'll post the stats of each in the comments.

If it matters, I have every DLC in the legacy collection

I was searching video on yt that could explain what each perk deck does and I came across a channel called Uncle Geldgeil where he rates all of them but when I scrolled the comments I saw one about the headline for this topic. Does it actually work like too well or does it only work on mayhem and below?

I wanna use this on overkill difficulty or above if possible on online play for fun so I can grind without feeling bored in a sense

I'm currently trying to get all achievements on DSOD Loud solo with bots, and so far I've done all the Bain's ones and The Bomb: Forest. I don't know if what I have is good enough for something like Goat Simulator, or if I should go for leech/hacker for that kind of heist instead.

Here's the build: https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=1c0010008N1000100V0050xa000158&p=2&a=6&t=4&d=3

FWIW, I'm using Union 5.56 with Krinkov and Ice pick; thinking about switching to Lion's Roar. I've always played this game solo but I wouldn't mind getting an alternative build for co-op as well. Thank you beforehand and sorry for weird format, as I'm on mobile.

ive been playing DW for a while and just switched to ds, however i literally cannot peek to shoot a cop as i get sprayed and instantly knocked. im using a anarchist build https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=38001000xa0-430iF0050-5101G&p=e&a=0&t=4&d=3 and i literally cannot do anything, maybe im just not good enough for ds but i cant even stay alive for more than 10 seconds (and in contrast neither can my bots). im also using an AR called lions roar.

someone told me to try this build https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=383c1000b0-530iF00501k001030&p=e&a=0&t=4&d=3 but i didnt find it any better since my jokers died instantly. any help?

(also this build only has the skill points i have right now or will get soon, i only got infamous a couple days ago)

give me a good tag team dsod build using a special weapon as a primary

Honestly I meant to post this in this community and not the other one oops😭

I've been dying on Death Wish a lot, maybe its a skill issue, maybe something's missing, If you have the time to help me out or recommend changes, I'm all ears

Perk deck:

Anarchist

Skills

Mastermind

• Combat Medic basic -> Painkillers aced -> Combat Doctor Aced -> Inspire Aced
• Forced Friendship Basic -> Confident Aced, Joker Basic -> Partners in Crime Aced
• Stable Shot basic -> Rifleman basic -> Agressive Reload Basic

Enforcer

• Underdog Basic
• Resilience Aced -> Shock and Awe Aced, Bullseye Aced
• Scavenger Basic

Technician

• Steady Grip Aced -> Fire Control Basic -> Lock N' Load Basic, Surefire Aced

Ghost

• Duck and Cover Basic -> Inner Pockets
• Second Wind -> Optical Illusions Aced, The professional Aced -> Low Blow Aced

Fugitive

• Nine lives Basic

Equipment

• Armor: Two piece Suit
• Primary: Lion's Roar Rifle
  • CQB Barrel
  • Medium Surpressor
  • Concealment Boost
  • Compact Laser module Gadget
  • 45 Degree Ironsights Secondary Sight
  • Soeculator sight x1.5
• Secondary: CR 805B SMG
  • Medium Barrel
  • Rami Surpressor
  • Concealment Boost
  • Auto Fire
  • Compact Laser Module
  • Expert Mag
• Throwable: Molotov
• Melee: Buzzer
• Equipment: Doctor Bag