Until then please use .txt notation and/or table(s). Optimizing Axton as a solo player is a tough challenge. I would recommend a build that focuses on the buffs to grenades so you can run the fastball and the hornet as well as the other weapons that benefit from grenade splash. Cooldown: 42 seconds. Non-grenade damage Axton is more focused on survivability and can basically use any weapon he wants, and most people who play this kind of Axton employ a Guerrilla/Survival build. Grenades in this build are simply a means of resource regen, and I'm only using them to "stay true" to the Axton personality. Axton, the Commando one of the versitile classes in the game. +38% Grenade Damage +36% Splash Damage; Survivability Stats-23% Damage Reduction +5,417 Max Health +542/s Health Regen +6,067 Shield Capacity +46% Shield Recharge Rate -24% Shield Recharge Delay +23% [Element] Resistance; Utility Stats +29% Magazine Size +25% Reload Speed +69% Weapon Charge Speed +39% Action Skill Cooldown Rate +34% Splash Damage Radius +6 Grenade Capacity +32% Grenade … Axton has great synergy with Tediore Weapons thanks to his Grenade Damage and Reload Speed buffs, so the Gunerang one is a natural choice. When you're near the Sabre Turret you can reclaim it and refund some of your Cooldown. I however prefer a Bone of the Ancients for the cooldown since Axton can pretty much decimate anyone with his nades with or without this relic. Deploy a Sabre Turret that automatically fires at enemies. It’s available in any element, but farming it is a bit of a pain. 6/23/2019. #9 borderman2, Jun 1, 2016. I tried to spread my limited knowledge of Axton. If you obtain Double Up for slag, Gunpowder will make you an absolute beast. Build 2 - Turreteer: The Commando’s turret can be a powerful ally, doing much more than the turret from Borderlands 1. Do or Die - 1/1 - One of Axton's key skills for him to survive, given that he is given the right grenades to do this. Grenadier is the tier 4 skill in Axton's Guerrilla tree. By the events of Borderlands 3, Axton has since become a model as one of Moze's Iron Bear skins prominently features a half-naked pin-up of Axton. Grenade Capacity: +1 per level. I've levelled him 50-60 so far and I'm pretty displeased with the play style. For Borderlands 2 on the Xbox 360, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Axton Grenade Build". He may not as OP as Sal or Krieg, but he knows all the chords (mind, it’s strictly rhythm at times, he doesn’t wanna make it cry or sing). One time when I went to get the train chest, I picked up a Security Shock Trooper Class mod. In UVHM I'm just steamrolling whatever I encounter. Tanky shields are the best. Kill skill based build. Category page for Axton Character Builds. Posted by. This build focuses on gun and grenade damage and is good for both solo and co-op play. This build revolves around the Grenadier class mod and is all about throwing Fast Balls at priority targets and using whatever guns you see fit to kill everything else. The main skill tree is Guerilla for those playing to lvl 50 and Guerilla & Survival for those maxed @ lvl 72. This can be used for grenade/explosive axton builds. For other uses, see Grenadier. Explosive guns basically hit twice due to their splash damage, which is boosted by Axton's grenade damage skills. Since we finished Axton on stream, I figured it was time to let you guys try him out. out there, and as an ardent fan of both single element builds and Axton, it was a natural fit for me. Possibly the strongest Axton build there is, but can't be used on all enemies. xD The first save I ever published. If Axton is your go-to, this Borderlands 2 Commando Axton Builds guide will be helpful. Randoassassin, I changed it to the BBB XD And i'd STRONGLY suggest an explosive build with Axton. Axton is one of the few classes that have no real "escape" when near death, alongside Salvador and Krieg. The reason for him being an offtank is for his action skill, Sabre Turret, which deals damage and can also take damage. For Borderlands 2 on the Xbox 360, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Axton SMG Build! It seems as though I'm almost completely useless when my turrets are on cooldown. This will allow him to throw grenades while down, allowing him to get the extra damage needed to revive himself. Axton is super good with the sham and rocket launchers too, but using the fastball is super fun. Another good build is this one: Grenade Axton. It is a very high dps build providing you have the ammo capacity to support it. This build makes the turret a force while also giving many weapon damage boosts, probably ending up with the highest DPS build for the Commando. This build focuses on slagging the enemies and doing some damage with your two turrets while you deal massive damage with your gun. Certain links will be broken but I’ve replaced the one I can. Ezeith's Axton Tediore/Grenade Build. It allows the turret to slag, which is useful and will be even better in the upcoming third play through. This is the build I use for my level 72 Axton. As I said before, the build doesn't use much resource thanks to sin seekers quiver, so you don't really need to reduce resource costs. Paired with Singularity grenades, he can pull an enemy out of cover for him to finish off to get a revive. I was instantly interested. Probably the most powerful mobbing build for Axton would be this one, however: Kill Skill Axton. This build is made to be focused on Tediore chucking and grenade damage. Agreed. Axton gear/build [Discussion] Close. This all started when I was testing my Axton's "Unfriendly Fire" build. The main build can be found on my doc here. As such, area damage is kind of pointless. Axton's Class Mod is represented by the device mounted on his right shoulder. Loading... johnrr6 says: March 22, 2019 at 10:36 am. The turret also has rocket pods and a shield. The longbow slag nuke turret is a fantastic distraction and slagging tool, but Axton will be the real damage dealer. u/gui368. While we won’t be using that many skills that buff ‘Nade Damage in this particular build, the Harold is still a solid pick for a pistol. I'm currently running Scorched Earth, Double Up, Phalanx Shield, and Gemini as my main skills. Like the AR build but sell me again on a full up Expertise. Yes, the explosive builds are really awesome. Give it a shot. Please note that builds are not articles a must therefore be a subpage of user namespace; a user talkpage (available to UCs also) a forum; A template may be available shortly after release date. 1/1. This is a good damage build with decent survivability. Borderlands2 skill calculator (Vanilla) Axton Level 5 Commando. Axton gear/build [Discussion] Im currently lvl 72 with axton and im kinda bored of using the same setup since lvl 50: kitten, grog, dpuh and a launcher. As far as Axton himself, he gets to carry 5 extra grenades and his shield will be recharging quickly most of the time. Gunpowder is the tree, which, in short, has everything to do with what gives us spectacular moments of destruction, suffering from our enemies and the occasional great explosion that we can provoke with Axton . I was killing tinder snowflake. This is a general purpose build, not so much for raid bosses. 1 year ago. share. Axton is mainly an offtank with some damage potential. It also does more damage than your typical Tediore Weapon when thrown. Sentry shot per burst and s duration for Sabre Turret per level. It has a unique reload behavior that can home in on enemies after being thrown, but it does take a little bit of practice. Skill Tree: Guerrilla Guerilla - Primary Skill Tree This tree focuses on close-range combat and improves the turret's duration and damage capabilities. This guide will discuss some general Axton builds that are decent in both solo and co-op play. xD Grenade Axton! Archived. Joined: May 26, 2016 Messages: 13 Likes Received: 0. When you do go down into FFYL, well placed grenade throws help you get back up in no time. Grenade damage Axton focuses on grenades and/or weapons that get grenade damage, such as Torgue and Tediore weapons, and typically uses a Guerrilla/Gunpowder build. Axton apparently had a dispute with Tiny Tina, having said some things that made her throw dynamite at him. Torgue weapons are really good with Axton in general, as every skill that increases Grenade Damage also increases the damage of Torgue projectiles. Sabre Turret Action Skill. Looked forever in the old forums and I was finally able to get the link to work, Thanks Jefe!! It has +30% shock resistance, +48% Electrocute damage, +5 quick charge, +4 onslaught, and +3 METAL STORM! Axton UVHM [Discussion] Hey all, I recently picked the game back up and started playing my commando in UVHM. In the second point in this guide about Borderlands 2 Axton build, we will discuss the basis for equipping weapons. However, it still can be used to maximize damage. 9 comments. < go back | Home | reset | Permalink to this build. A straight forward build and very handy in either case, with great survivability. Explosive Axton, also known as “Torguemando”, is one of the most popular Axton builds/playstyles/ways of life/etc. It increases the maximum number of grenades you can carry. Borderlands 2: Assault Rifle Axton (Revisited) – Build Showcase (w/ Download) Posted On: March 22, 2019; ... @Demonite what is the best hornet for grenade Axton? ". I won't go over skills, I already go over all of them on the doc. This build utilizes the Sabre Turret by using it mostly as a distraction and to deal damage. 8. This BL2 Commando (Axton) Build is what I used to play the game in normal and true vault hunter mode, mainly solo with some co-op. Grenadier comm with harold fastball swordsploshion grogg and norfleet, spec down red tree and green tree and grab anything for grebade damage, and get down to do or die in Middle tree. Anyone has any gear or builds to share with me to try a different approach to the game? I really like explosive builds for axton as opposed to Pointman/Survival style. Conclusion Thanks for looking at my guide. Axton Build / Level 80. Early on people were talking about how Axton was the weakest and generally worst character in the game, which gave him this underdog vibe in my eyes. YaBoyJoey New Member. Probably my favorite Axton build. TURN ANNOTATIONS ON!!! Loadout: Shield: Sovereign, Undying, Evergreen. Can only be leveled past 5 with Grenadier class mods. The Commando in Borderlands 2, who is an expert in warfare and has the equipment to … 'S grenade damage also increases the maximum number of grenades you can reclaim it and refund some your... Pods and a Shield build there is, but ca n't be on! 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