/r/paydaybuilds
A forum for the discussion, request, and analyzation of builds for Payday 2 and Payday 3.
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[PC][VI-100] DW Kingpin LMG Suit Build
[PC][I-40] Breakin' Feds DSOD Build
[VR][XXV-100] Holdout Solo Dodge Build
[PS4][83] Overkill Sniper/SMG Armor Build
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https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=0Rf07U001010-510-4Jj40-6&p=h&a=0&t=e&d=5
Currently running the Nagant and Gruber Kurz, modded for high concealment which I can't seem to get below 20. Is there anything I could do better?
Title. I had this edited two-image set of my whole build and was eager to show it off so I can dedicate my text to giving context, but then I realized this subreddit doesn't allow images.
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I am playing on xbox one. I am currently level 79 and I want to try a hacker build as it's one of the few I haven't tried yet
5:01 some reason when i try to miss shock and awe to see increase on my health and not armor it wont let me miss. Shock and awe to ace ironman im doing this for stoic perk so i be tough for war as seen in the yt vid on death sentence. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ7eiZRbK64
And im using it on death wish it doesnt let me take enough damage on death wish or recover properly as seen in this yt vid watch to end so yall see what im saying the guy is playing on death sentence
I use this build for staying alive and support if you want to give it a try here are the weapons and mods and skills.Dlc needed: Hotline miami, mcshay weapon pack, Gageweapon pack #01, Butcher mod pack (dlc?), MCSHAY weapon pack 4 (for the sniper scope).
Primary: Akimbo Blaster 9MM Submachine guns.
Mods: Ghetto blaster barrel, The tank compensator, Stability boost, Custom auto fire, Led combo, Extended mag.
Secondary: Pronghorn sniper rifle
Mods: Longshot suppressor, quickdraw speed bolt, total ammo boost, open range sniper mod set, Led combo, standoff extended magazine, riktpunkt magnifier gadget X6.25, Tuunbaq Scope x4.5/ X10,
Skills and armor: https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=0l3c0-4O90-6j0-4501120V00&p=h&a=3&t=e&d=5
Dsod
https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=10-510410h0-5X000510xi001I&p=d&a=0&t=6&d=0
i use akimbo uzis and a 5/7, i tried it with iron man but the need for mobility and to stay moving/dealing damage meant the time and ammo i was spending on shielded enemies wasnt worth it. very important to constantly deal damage to stay alive and to be aware of sniper positioning, but otherwise its not too high of a skill requirement, body expertise is imo important unless youre at the level of regularly getting accused of using an aimbot, i can click heads but again mobility and speed are important so the high damage of deleting a crowed with very little thought is more valuable than you might think. bullet storm is hella fun on this if you can find a way to fit it
https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=1Q3I10-4h0-6gF00103g120-4&p=i&a=3 HBV, triple mark10, stoic.
I feel like PD3 had a good launch then the devs kinda gave up and stopped caring, what do you guys think?
Since PD3's quickplay isn't separating lobbies into loud/quiet, I had an idea of a build that could feasibly accomplish both simi-well. This way, no matter which way the match goes, you don't feel entirely useless! I for one hate afking with my loud build waiting for my team to fail stealth, or being extremely weak in loud because I thought we were going stealth!
The build primarily revolves around marking enemies with the cameras dotted around the map, this works best on maps with indestructible cameras.
For loud, set up the hack that marks enemies in LoS of high traffic cameras, place down EMC jammers to highlight important enemies and to stun enemies when overwhelmed. With most enemies being marked, you get a lot of utility out of all the Strategist perks.
For stealth, precede as normal. You still have 3 runtimes to help with your team and some speed to avoid guards. Also useful for staying back and pinging guards for your team so everyone has better visibility.
The build - https://pd3.gg/skills?s=b124c1456d1e16F156g1i1N124p1234s1345
Im looking for a build utilizing the Commando 553 if its possible I want it to be with inspire and ICTV armor if not any other build suggestions would help too regarding this weapon ofc and anything I should know about this weapon and build notify me please.I’d appreciate it and happy heisting everyone (BtW im playing on consoles Switch specifically) Ty
I play dodge Stoic and I just started Sociopath and yakuza id like to try some other stuff but don’t know what’s good or not worth using
I also currently level 79 with no infamy but I've got all xbox DLC and 7/9 in hacker nearly I am on xbox one
Can You make this Build? Deck: Anarchist Primary: sniper r700 (team-boost, Compact laser Module,Speculator Sight,Tactical Stock) Secondary: Up To You For Diff: Dsod Throwable: javelin (If Possible) Btw thanks for you make this build for me :)
Anarchist dsod build with Lebensauger sniper and GSPS 12G (If Possible)
https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=0-6xckH1m3810-510-71I&p=m&c=2-4j&a=6&t=7&d=83
This is stupid, but it works. Pretty damn well too. You are going to be slow as fuck, but who cares when you cant die? Your Armor doesnt regenerate, excpet if you arent being hit and only after using your hip flask, but it doesnt break in ever. You can tank 3 Mingun Dozers on dw+ and just step aside, take a shot and your back to where you were.
For Guns, use whatever Shotgun you like, so you can hit those Headshots easily to stay in the game longer.
This puts you in the Bulldozers shoes for once.
( Am using hacker)
This is the current build I use. I usually run this build on DS, DSOD on occasion.
https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=5g3c1000s1100010gF00w7h6120100&p=k&a=0&t=d&d=5
My weapon loadout:
Primary: Akimbo CR 805B SMGs with Short Barrel, Rami Suppressor, Concealment Boost, Auto Fire, Compact Laser Module, and Speed Pull Mag.
Secondary: 5/7 AP Pistol with TiN Treated Barrel, Size Doesn't Matter Suppressor, Concealment Boost, Micro Laser, and Extended Magazine.
Melee: Electric Brass Knuckles, mainly to subdue swat easier for converts.
The flaws I found in using this build:
So here's my requests:
1. Is there a better weapon than Akimbo CR 805B SM in general, not just ammo efficiency?
2. What should I do to fix my skill trees?
3. How should I approach DS-DSOD if I use Medic Bags or Ammo Bags?
Preferable with the weapon Little Friend 7.62 Primary and any SMG secondary.
Wanted to know if there are any improvements I can make on this attempt to make Hitman any good.
https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=1Q0010008h0-6gF00w7N6120-4&p=m&c=1-5&a=0&t=4&d=3
Weapons: Akimbo Signatures/Tatonkas and single peace Tatonkas modded for sub 5 conc.
I'm running a zero armor, full Dodge, Dr bag, flamethrower build for crime spree with the Muscle or Rogue Perk deck
Turns out that with hostage taker it's op, I thought it was just a you get some life back and a lot of damage resistance so just time it well and duck and hide when whiskey is used, also only got up to 3/9 of the perk decks, level ~40 and my load out is parabellum pistol, CAR-4 and heavy ballistic vest or full body armor (the one that doesn't requiere iron man) got no dlcs for now, and playing by myself with bots, any tips or weapon/loadout recommendations? I'm not the best in terms of skill but I carry my own weight, I mostly play hard, very hard is indeed very hard for me.
https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=5g1G0-90-90-8&p=i&a=5&t=c&d=5
I just fully upgraded the leech perk deck and im trying to find a good build for it, preferably not shotguns because i prefer other weapons over them but it doesn't really matter. Thanks!
Hello! I only have 50 more achievements till I have them all, with the only thing really missing being RobbedACop in which I am only half way there after 1400 hours.
I am aware that you can use turrets and camp the train on prison nightmare, but I want to get it while playing normally.
I am requesting builds (I love variety) in which the primary focus is getting as many kills as humanly possible on DW (Rarely do DS). Would that involve a turret build of some sort as typically they can rack up a ton of kills on holdouts (I have not tried running them on a regular DW heist)? I am up for any kind of build as long as the focus is on kills per hour (that counts towards RobbedACop, unsure if viper or DB rounds count).
Thanks!
hey im recently getting back into PD2 after awhile and i wanna use the LR and try out Copycat, are there any good builds you'd reccomend
Maxed out copycat recently and wanted a "Scarface at home" kinda build.
Primary: anything that resembles the Little Friend 7.62 (looks/statwise)
Secondary: Compact 40 GL
To be fair I haven't looked up and guides for the deck and am at lvl 98 with no infamy. Am I missing something because anything over very hard and stoic get shredded? I do want it to work though because I like the idea behind it so does anyone have any suggestions?
i haven't played this game in years, does anyone have a Mayhem-Viable or better Kingpin build that uses the Little Friend