There are six weapons to master inDauntless, and each one brings its own unique strengths and weaknesses to a hunt. While some may prefer to take on Behemoths with theDauntlessRepeaters, others will wish to use an axe for their slaying. Indeed, these players may be interested in finding the bestDauntlessAxe build for maximizing their damage, and this guide will cover one such build.
This particularDauntlessAxe build was shared by YouTuber OhDoh, and it focuses around the Grim Onslaught special, which launches the Axe and can interrupt Behemoths from a distance. As such, players that wish to use thisDauntlessAxe damage build will need to unlock Grim Onslaught, by reaching Mastery Level 8 with Axes, in order to do so.
With that established, here are the details on thisDauntlessAxe DPS build:
After players have completed theDauntlessAxe build outlined here, a guide for how to use it may be helpful. Primarily, Slayers should focus on maximizing the benefits provided by the perks and cells, which means dodging attacks for Evasive Fury,staggeringDauntlessBehemothsfor Overpower, and getting them enraged for Ragehunter.
Additionally, it is important to learn how to make the best use of Grim Onslaught in order to maximize DPS with thisDauntlessAxe build. Missing a Behemoth with Grim Onslaught means having to chase after the Axe, and players will need to learn the patterns of these beasts to minimize their whiffs. So too, learning proper timing for interrupts, which can occur when a visual indicator appears on a Behemoth’s face, is key.
Combining thisDauntlessAxe guide for a high damage build with aDauntlesselements chartmay assist Slayers in more effective hunting. That said, players should certainly feel free to experiment and find the bestDauntlessAxe builds to suit their playstyles.
Dauntlessis available now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
