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Tri-Tree Character Builds (All Characters)
By Foreststrike
This guide serves as a purpose to build or alter upon my own discoveries of playing each character to level 70, on all three playthroughs. A fairly straightforward magnum opus, if you will.
The unfortunate problem, though, is that most, if not all of my characters pretty much use the same equipment.
The equipment itself will have parts listed on them, to hopefully make it easier to identify, you do not have to spend hours after hours of searching the right combination of parts, even though the hunt for one will be challenging.
Of course, I could also recommend Gibbed's Save Editor, but apparently we don't like testing builds without some brow sweat, with thousands of hours poured into one game.
I WILL NOT go into detail about how every weapon should be used, you judge for yourself what you want to use, because honestly, every weapon is dependant on your competence and preference as a player, not as a strategy.
I WILL, however, provide at least some examples, mostly from items, synergies, and some unique weapons.
These builds were also kept in mind that you can effectively use ALL THREE TREES, instead of one or two.
I go for the best in a character IN GENERAL, not a specific asset of a character... I'm looking at you, Aurelia builders who don't use her Contractual Aristocracy tree.
I, myself, personally endorse Maliwan Blasters, however, because they are OP as all hell.
*inb4 patch to nerf, GBX*

Bulleted weapons and items will be ones you'll probably be utilizing the most of.
Feel free to modify to your hearts content.
Feel free to translate this Guide, as well.
   
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Category: Characters, Classes
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Guide Index
Overview
I. Athena Tri-Tree Build (AKA Atlas Resurrection Build) 
II. Wilhelm Tri-Tree Build (AKA Modern Fortress Build) 
III. Nisha Tri-Tree Build (AKA Criticals, FOR EVERYONE! Build) 
IV. Clappy Tri-Tree Build (AKA Death and Retribution Build) 
V. Dopple Jack Tri-Tree Build (AKA Hyperion Needs More Rainbows Build) 
VI. Aurelia Tri-Tree Build (AKA Never Leaves A Mess Build) 
VII. Short Character Summaries 
VIII. References 
Comments
I. Athena Tri-Tree Build (AKA Atlas Resurrection Build)
Can support all class mods except: Bloodthirster.



OUTGOING: Athena Source Build[thepresequel.com]

Equipment:

  • Accelerated Blaster 0OM4L4A0: Laser, Maliwan, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock,
    • Fire
    Shock, 0440

Consummate Vexation 0OM4L4A0: SMG, Maliwan, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock, Fire, Damage or Accelerated, 0440

Redundant Vision 0OM4L4A0: Pistol, Hyperion, Hyperion Grip/Barrel/Sight, Shock, Double, 0440

Ferocious Shredifier: Assault Rifle, Vladof Grip, Jakobs Sight, Dahl Stock, Fire, Damage or Wild, Moonstone Piercing Rounds

  • Consummate Hellfire: SMG, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock, Damage or Accelerated, Moonstone Piercing Rounds

  • Thunderfire: Laser, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock, Moonstone Piercing Rounds

  • Redundant T4s-R: Pistol, Hyperion Grip/Sight, Shock, Double

True-Blue Fast Talker: SMG, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight/Stock, Shock, Damage, Moonstone Piercing Rounds

  • Inflammable Rerouter: Torgue Body, Maliwan Battery, Maliwan_FireRes Capacitor

  • Rainbow Hologram: Rare, AS1_BS2 (Overload 6, Superconductor 5)
Rainbow Hologram: Rare, AS2_BS1 (Superconductor 6, Overload 5)
Relentless Femme Fatale: Very Rare, AS1_BS2_CS3 (Unrelenting 5, Mercurial 4, Gathering Tempest 4)
Celestial Gladiator

  • Longbow Quasar

  • Arctic Systems Purge: Ice Element4
II. Wilhelm Tri-Tree Build (AKA Modern Fortress Build)
Can support all class mods.



OUTGOING: Wilhelm Source Build[thepresequel.com]

Equipment:

  • Accelerated Blaster 0OM4L4A0: Laser, Maliwan, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock, Shock, 0440

Thunderfire: Laser, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock, Moonstone Oxygenator

  • True-Blue Fast Talker: SMG, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight/Stock, Shock, Damage, Moonstone Oxygenator or Punisher

  • Redundant T4s-R: Pistol, Hyperion Grip/Sight, Shock, Double

Laser Disker: Laser, Tediore Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock, Moonstone Piercing Rounds

  • Ferocious Shredifier: Assault Rifle, Vladof Grip, Jakobs Sight, Dahl Stock, Shock, Damage or Wild, Moonstone Oxygenator or Punisher

Marek's Mouth: SMG

Casual Torguemada: Shotgun, Torgue Grip, Hyperion Sight/Stock, VerticalGrip, Moonstone Piercing Rounds

  • Inflammable Rerouter: Torgue Body, Maliwan Battery, Maliwan_FireRes Capacitor

Celestial Enforcer
High Tech Blaster: Rare, AS1_BS2 (Laser Focus 6, Welcome To The Gunshow 5)
Cryo-Terminator: Rare, AS3_BS2 (Cold War 6, Fortify 5)
  • Chronicler of Elpis: Rare, AS1_BS2 (Rolling Thunder 6, Escalation 5, Emergency Response 4, Divert Power 4, Hazmat Containment System 4)
Field Howitzer: Rare, AS1_BS3 (Fire Support 6, Targeting Scope 5)

  • Longbow Quasar

  • Arctic Systems Purge: Ice Element4
III. Nisha Tri-Tree Build (AKA Criticals, FOR EVERYONE! Build)
Can support all class mods except: Enforcer, and Cowgirl.



OUTGOING: Nisha Source Build[thepresequel.com]

Equipment:

  • Two Fer Luck Cannon: Pistol, Jakobs Grip, Hyperion Sight, Double, Moonstone Punisher

Redundant Lady Fist: Pistol, Hyperion Grip/Sight, Double, Moonstone Punisher

  • Accelerated Blaster 0OM4L4A0: Laser, Maliwan, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock, Shock, 0440

Doc's Striker: Shotgun, Jakobs Grip, Hyperion Sight/Stock, Tech_3 Critical, Moonstone Punisher

Tumtum Skullmasher: Sniper Rifle, Jakobs Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock, Critical, Moonstone Punisher

Boss Gatling Gun: Assault Rifle, Jakobs, Jakobs Grip/Sight, Dahl Stock, Damage, Moonstone Punisher

Doc's Quad: Shotgun, Jakobs, Jakobs Grip, Hyperion Sight/Stock, Tech_3 Critical, Moonstone Punisher

  • Doc's Flayer: Shotgun, Jakobs Grip, Hyperion Sight/Stock, Tech_3 Critical, Moonstone Punisher

  • All-In Cheat Code: SMG, Hyperion Grip/Sight, Maliwan Stock, Damage, Moonstone Punisher

Stopping Torrent: SMG, Dahl Grip/Stock, Damage, Moonstone Punisher

  • Inflammable Rerouter: Torgue Body, Maliwan Battery, Maliwan_FireRes Capacitor

  • High-Rollin' Crapshooter: Rare, AS1_BS3 (Trick Shot 6, Tombstone 5)
Pipin' Hot Six-Shooter: Very Rare, AS1_BS2_CS3 (Crack Shot 5, Quick Shot 4, Magnificent Six 4)

  • Longbow Quasar

  • Arctic Systems Purge: Ice Element4
IV. Clappy Tri-Tree Build (AKA Death and Retribution Build)
Can support all class mods except: Roboninja, and Tanktrap.



OUTGOING: Clappy Source Build[thepresequel.com]

  • True-Blue Fast Talker: SMG, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight/Stock, Damage, Ice, Moonstone Oxygenator, Piercing Rounds, or Punisher

  • Ferocious Shredifier: Assault Rifle, Vladof Grip, Jakobs Sight, Dahl Stock, Damage, Ice, Moonstone Oxygenator, Piercing Rounds, or Punisher

Laser Disker: Laser, Tediore Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock, Moonstone Oxygenator or Piercing Rounds

  • Accelerated Blaster: Laser, Maliwan, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock
    • Ice
    Fire, Shock, Corrosive, Moonstone Oxygenator, Piercing Rounds, or Punisher

  • Casual Torguemada: VerticalGrip, Moonstone Oxygenator or Piercing Rounds

  • Deadly Bloom: Maliwan Body, Maliwan Battery, Hyperion Capacitor
Inflammable Rerouter: Torgue Body, Maliwan Battery, Maliwan_FireRes Capacitor

  • Treasure Pinata: Rare, AS2_BS3 (Fuzzy Logic 6, Best Buds 4 Life 5)

  • Longbow Quasar

  • Acidic Systems Purge: Corrosive Element3
V. Dopple Jack Tri-Tree Build (AKA Hyperion Needs More Rainbows Build)
Can also support these class mods: Role Model, Best Man, Antagonist, Entrepreneur, CEO, Paragon, and Hologram



OUTGOING: Dopple Jack Source Build[thepresequel.com]

  • Accelerated Blaster 0OM4L4A0: Laser, Maliwan, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock
    • Ice
    • Shock
    Fire, Corrosive, 0440

  • Revized Blaster: Laser, Hyperion_Old, Hyperion Grip/Sight/Stock
    • Fire
    • Corrosive
    Shock, Bayonet, Moonstone Punisher or Piercing Rounds

Redundant Lady Fist: Pistol, Hyperion Grip/Sight, Double, Moonstone Punisher, or Piercing Rounds

  • Inflammable Rerouter: Torgue Body, Maliwan Battery, Maliwan_FireRes Capacitor

  • Indistinguishable Projection: Very Rare, AS2_BS1_CS3 (Absolute Advantage 5, Company Man 4, Best Foot Forward 4)
CEO Of All CEO's: Very Rare, AS3_BS1_CS2 (Absolute Advantage 5, Marginal Benefits 4, Synergy 4)

  • Longbow Quasar

  • Arctic Systems Purge: Ice Element4
VI. Aurelia Tri-Tree Build (AKA Never Leaves A Mess Build)
Can support all class mods except: Master, and Sport Hunter



OUTGOING: Aurelia Source Build[thepresequel.com]

  • Redundant T4s-R: Pistol, Hyperion Grip/Sight, Ice, Double

  • Rightsizing Fatale: SMG, Hyperion Grip/Sight, Maliwan Stock, Ice, Damage, Moonstone Punisher or Piercing Rounds

  • Ferocious Shredifier: Assault Rifle, Vladof Grip, Jakobs Sight, Dahl Stock
    • Ice
    Shock, Damage, Moonstone Punisher or Piercing Rounds

  • Accelerated Blaster 0OM4L4A0: Laser, Maliwan, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock,
    • Ice
    Shock, 0440

Tumtum Skullmasher: Sniper Rifle, Jakobs Grip, Hyperion Sight, Dahl Stock, Critical, Moonstone Punisher or Piercing Rounds

True-Blue Fast Talker: SMG, Maliwan Grip, Hyperion Sight/Stock, Ice, Damage, Moonstone Oxygenator, Piercing Rounds or Punisher

Revized Blaster: Laser, Hyperion_Old, Hyperion Grip/Sight/Stock, Ice, Bayonet, Moonstone Oxygenator, Piercing Rounds or Punisher

  • Inflammable Rerouter: Torgue Body, Maliwan Battery, Maliwan_FireRes Capacitor
Deadly Bloom: Torgue Body, Maliwan Battery, Hyperion Capacitor

  • Chronicler of Elpis: Rare, AS1_BS3 (Large Caliber 6, I Never Miss 4, Cold Advance 5, Frostbite 4, Quality Not Quantity 4)
Eridian Vanquisher
Celestial Baroness

  • Longbow Quasar

  • Arctic Systems Purge: Ice Element4
VII. Short Character Summaries
  • Athena is slow, but highly damaging to fleshy targets, I've gotten around a thousand stacks of Maelstrom from grinding off of BAMF's in the Titan Robot Production Facility, assembling Felicity's turrets.
  • She can instantly charge the Rerouter with her Aspis, just from absorbing or dealing shock damage, so if you're low on health or just want to use charge after charge of amp shots, she can do that.
  • I avoided the melee tree because GBX tends to make weird hitboxes on enemies when melee'ing, so the only thing you'll see is the ability to pull them in for Hades' Shackles and possibly freezing them.

  • Wilhelm is or can be the laser apocalypse, especially with glitched weaponry, he has a high regeneration rate of ammo which will probably last you on lasers forever, especially on Loop Modes.
  • The Vengeance Cannon can be modified by the current setting of a glitched weapon, IE Multi-Shot Mode.
  • Laser Paint EVERYTHING, if you see a target, paint it, enjoy damage bonus, even better if you get Shock Absorbers in there as well.
  • The Howitzer Class Mod is mostly used for the Torguemada and the Disker, an Anti-Ground and Anti-Air weapon, respectively.

  • Nisha is just criticals everywhere, especially with Luck Cannons. Now I know people be sayin', "Why use the Luck Cannon?"
  • But honestly, the damage is insane, it synergizes well with the Systems Purge, Rerouter, Tombstone, The Unforgiven, and it's 10% critical damage from the Luneshine Punisher.
  • You could use the Maggie as well, but I'd rather have four projectiles hit the same target, then 20 trying to hit one target, and there's the benefit of targets sometimes exploding twice.
  • Plus you can cycle reloading on that one bullet, Fire left. Fire right on the middle of the reload of the left. Fire left on the middle of the reload on the right, Showdown is even faster at cycling reloads.

  • Clappy is a firehose, even if he's struck down with the wrong subroutine... but really, that skill is much more controllable than one might think.
  • His subroutines in question can be controlled through using a different weapon than what you're currently holding at around 5-10 Fragment Stacks, this will possibly exhaust all options until it cycles again, including Health, Shield, and Elemental Fragmentations.
  • The gimmick of this build is that you're expected to be brought down to Fight For Your Life, where both Blue Shell, and Kick Him While He's Up take effect, usually in the form of little bright sparkles of lead being showered everywhere.
  • The problem is relying on FFYL to not screw up its' own cooldown timer. *Still need to fix that btw, GBX*
  • Best Buds will also kick in and nearly restore Clappy's health to full. The nice part about it is that you're using a class mod with inherent team ammo regen, so there's that.
  • Also, nova's everywhere, have fun trying to see.
  • You can swap out Maniacal Laughter 3 for Organized Guns Are Happy Guns 3 for more clip size on clips less than 8, namely the Torguemada.
  • Really, the Rerouter and Best Buds are the two main pullers of Clappy's health, Maniacal Laughter needs a LOT of DoT's to keep healing him adequately.

  • Jack is a pretty well-rounded person, can survive off of Maliwan Blasters, can survive off of Digistruct Technology, also, SPONSORED BY IS NOT A GIMMICK, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU CAN USE IT CORRECTLY.
  • Who DOESN'T want a Maliwan Blaster that can both disable shields AND freeze targets?
  • Oh yeah, and backup support can do Non-Elemental, Fire, and Corrosive damage... who DOESN'T want to be a rainbow?
  • The only downside is if you spend money on ANYTHING, even $10 to that douche, Tony Slows, you lose EVERYTHING... well, Money = Power stacks, for the most part, and your self-accomplishment.

  • Aurelia was a Chinese Puzzle Box that I had to figure out, although she can only do Non-Elemental, Shock, and Cryo damage, it's quite powerful, sucks to be the people who left out the right-most tree.
  • The Rerouter is especially useful, and even the Deadly Bloom can be used with unrelenting scrutiny.
  • I've pretty much done the math, the recharge delay on this build has it at around 1.75 Delay for lowest possible health from Podsnappery and highest possible Short Summer Stacks.
  • Coupled with the Eridian Vanquisher Class Mod, provides for near-instant recharge.
  • I could use the Naught, but I don't, and it's mainly because of its' recharge rate and shield cap, I'd rather divert shield to health, more than constantly sending out homing ice darts.

  • Everything is Longbow Quasar, you don't need much explaination, but I will say this; you only need one initial pull from a Quasar to do serious and sometimes fatal damage.
  • It pretty much ruins a Dahl Engineer's day when he has to be yanked out of his little bubble of protection, only to have it backfire on him.
  • The Meganade is much too slow for my taste, and you don't really need three pulls in one grenade to do piddly, single explosive damage, whereas the Quasar has it's electrical tendrils.
  • It's also fun pushing and pulling enemies with the Systems Purge.

  • Everything is Systems Purge, you're left with enough O2 to kill things quickly, which drop more O2 Canisters, which means more damage.
  • I honestly don't have anything against EDD1.E, but I have proven that the laser damage boost is nothing compared to the radial AoE that damages enemies caught in the blast radius does.
  • Plus it saves a little on ammo, and I don't need health, ammo, or O2 handouts that I could just get from looting.
  • Every weapon in the game that's dropped and picked up from enemies and sources gives you sufficient ammo and money (from selling).

  • Everything is Rerouter or Deadly Bloom. The Rerouter is my bread and butter of all of these builds, it's more utilitarian than EDD1.E's random proc's of full shields or full health, plus some skills allow for instantly charging the Rerouter for more massive amp shot damage.
  • The Deadly Bloom is more of a niche shield that I primarily use against SH4D0W-TR4P, mainly to kill those pesky glitches.
  • Excellent for Clappy too, as it's pretty much a slower version of the Flame of the Firehawk, but with explosions.

Do live on the edge a little more, although the risk is more prevelant, the reward is just as good.
VIII. References
BL2 Spotter's Guide

The Gear Calculator V2, by duncanfogg[thegearcalculator.appspot.com]

BLTPS Class Mods[borderlands.wikia.com]

BLTPS Grinder Mechanics[borderlands.wikia.com]

BLTPS Grinder Recipes[forums.gearboxsoftware.com]
3 Comments
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Bling Bling~ 6 Aug, 2016 @ 3:52am 
nice~ thanks for the awesome guide~:steamhappy:
Foreststrike  [author] 25 Apr, 2016 @ 9:14am 
Edited guide to include Grinder recipes as well as mechanics.
MonroeJigsaw 26 Mar, 2016 @ 2:24pm 
well...this beats the hell outta throwing all the points into one tree! thanks for all your hard work! :steamhappy: