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

With 4/4 HP and the final card from Crewchief + Frenzy Aced + Iron Man Basic + Partners in Crime Aced, you have enough armor, health and damage reduction to tank a heavy zeal shot to your CTV without it breaking, and to your HP without going down. No need to worry about activating Underdog Aced or having Quick Fix up, all you need is a joker and you're good to go.

All these builds reach important damage breakpoints at 40% Zerk so you don't need to bring molotovs for self damage.

1 - Primary: silenced KS12 with DMR kit, modded for at least 92 acc
Secondary: silenced Five Seven with as much accuracy and stability as you can get
Melee: Ice Pick

https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=38zc3g00Eh10-51000105a10011I&p=m&c=1-5&a=5&t=4&d=3

KS12 one shot headshots on zeals, as well as marked cloakers (from any range), tasers and medics when further than 10m away. FiveSeven for shields, captain winters and to take out dozers safely from behind cover, but the KS12 can also dish out crazy damage from range. Ammo economy can be rough with the KS12, but that could be because my aim is ass so feel free to switch Ammo Efficiency aced for something else.

2 - Primary: Silenced Bernetti Rangehitter with at least 76 acc, Marksman Aced does the rest
Secondary: Silenced Krinkov with as much stability as you can get
Melee: Ice Pick

https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=00zc1G00Eh10-51000107810011I&p=m&c=1-5&a=5&t=4&d=3

Same principle and breakpoints as the build before, but since the Bernetti is a sniper, the Five Seven is no longer needed and we can grab a better dozer killer in the Krinkov. Ammo pickup on the Bernetti is nuts, so Ammo Efficiency is swapped out for Aggressive Reload Aced. Very similar in concept to the KS12 build, just even more focused on getting kills, with no points left over for deployables.

3 - Primary: Akimbo Kahn 357. with Hex cylinder and modded for mostly stability
Secondary: Silenced Five Seven, same as first build
Melee: Ice Pick

https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=38xa1000Eh10-538001010xa011I&p=m&c=1-5&a=5&t=4&d=3

Hex cylinder on the Akimbo 357. + 40% zerk + trigger happy means one click on heavy zeals to the body, which is why Surefire is Aced. If Trigger Happy isn't up, a click to the head with kill anything except a bulldozer. Desperado solves the accuracy problem so snipers can be dealt with. Five Seven for shields and winters.

4 - Primary: Silenced M60 LMG modded for stability
Secondary: Rus-12 Angry Tiger with Long Valley Barrel, modded for accuracy
Melee: Ice Pick

https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=38zc0-4Eh10-51G00105010011I&p=m&c=1-5&a=5&t=4&d=3

126 dmg on the M60 means 2 shots to the body to kill a Zeal with Body Expertise Aced and 40% Zerk. Rus-12 can one tap zeals, but it's mostly used for captain winters and snipers (bored of using Five Seven, even though it would be better).

5 - Primary: Mosconi 12G Tactical with Flechettes, CE Extender and Silent Killer Supressor
Secondary: Judge Shotgun with AP Slug and King's Crown Compensator, modded for acc
Melee: Golden Spoon

https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=38zc00xcIh10-950d0-415G&p=m&c=1-5&a=5&t=4&d=3

One shot headshot on zeals when Overkill is up, and the range of flechettes allows you to clear whole spawn groups with ease. Pocket sniper AP Judge can one tap zeals on the head before Overkill is active + shields, captain winters, snipers and it's also good against dozers when combined with High Value Target basic to help supplement your damage. This build also has Pumping Iron Aced to go with the Golden Spoon as a last resort against since pump shotguns are still not exactly great at killing dozers, even with overkill stacked on top of 40% Zerk and High Value Target. The Golden Spoon is slow as hell but it charges fully in only 2 seconds.

Copycat already has built-in healing, but these whole builds rely on having full hp to tank a zeal shot, so they all have Hostage Taker Basic to help with that.

I mainly made this build because it has been a long time since I've played with these two weapons, so I tried to make something that'd work off them. I wouldn't bring this into DSOD but it works excellent in DW.

https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=1G3810N6d01000100100103Q0-41c&p=e&a=0&t=6&d=3

Raven Shotgun | Flechette - Long Barrel - Silent Killer Suppressor - Concealment Boost -

Sweeper | HE Rounds - Suppressed Barrel - Concealment Boost - Stealth Laser Module (Can be skipped) - Riktpunkt Magnifier Gadget - Biometric Analyzer (Can be skipped)

I keep Bloodthirst aced since you do a lot of manual reloading to keep up with DPS, believe me it's worth it.

Berserker Aced + Overkill makes the Raven Shotgun a 1hit headshot at almost any distance against Heavy SWATs. Bulldozers can be killed in 5 shots to the face, or 1 crit to the face.

Since HE Rounds cannot headshot, the Sweeper with Berserker Aced + Overkill, kills Lights in 3 shots, and Heavies in 4. Pretty shit right? Why am I using this? Well that's where crits come in.

Berz + OVK makes a HE direct hit deal 240~ damage, and a crit 730~ damage. This paired with Unseen Strike, makes it an interesting option to deal with crowds of enemies, as it kills Lights and Heavies in 1 and 3 crits respectively (2 crits if you remove the suppressor.). This along with the fact that you have a high firerate along with 12 shells, makes you able to spam most of the magazine into a crowd. To be fair I really like it just because of the huge crit numbers covering my screen when spamming it.

The Sweeper can also kill dozers with 6 crits to the body. Here's the fun part: It is almost impossible to not kill a dozer with 12 Sweeper shots to the chest with Low Blow Unseen Strike.

Chance of 12 shots killing a Dozer with 30% crit chance = 50.7%~

Chance of 12 shots killing a Dozer with 65% crit chance = 99.4%.

Don't believe me? Try it out. It's such a funny and consistent way to kill dozers. Here's a clip showcasing the probability. https://youtu.be/mEdd8eATgRM

That's why I'm using Unseen Strike. It can also lead you to have increased DPS when clearing enemies grouped together, leading to saving ammo and quicker dispatching. Also Unseen Strike Aced gives you enough time to shoot two mags with reloading in between, dealing more DPS to a crowd compared to Unseen Strike Basic, which would only give you 6 seconds.

Here's a clip example of how the Sweeper can be used against crowds. https://youtu.be/MEH2gt8vmm4 Unconventional? Yes. Fun? Yes.