Alert 6 builds?

[FireDragonDoL]

I'm struggling with Alert 6, the game from fast paced is kinda turning into a "be careful about ANYTHING" because everything inflicts so much damage. I'm not entirely sure why I'm feeling such a huge spike from alert 5 to alert 6, I'm really struggling.

Currently I've been using Lee with Execution + Armor reload, everything boils down to attacking very fast to trigger many executions.

I suspect I'm doing something wrong because I might need more skills by the time I reach the boss. Any input for high alerts?

[Outsider]

I've beat alert 8 with Thunderio (fully upgraded), my ideal build looks something like this:
Storm chip + Surging Belligerence = the more you hit, the higher the damage, huge DPS ramp, very important
Restore + Miser = survivabilty, moderately important, especially in stages 2 and 3
Flexibility + Expansion Slot = A lot of dodges, Hologram that does huge damage, massive DPS boost, also Sundario's own passives give damage to dodges, very important
Fusion Crystal + Hyperbaric Catapult = survivabilty and some DPS, this one is kinda optional, but will help in Stage 2 if you get it early
Bait Capsule + Fight On = chance to avoid damage altogether and moderate DPS, moderately important, especially if you struggle with manual dodging (like me lol)
Iron Sharpens Iron + Stronger = continuous DPS ramp, the earlier you get these, the better, taking them late in the run is not very helpful, but still helpful
Electronic Dash + Static Master = Massive DPS boost and synergy with Thunderio's red passives
Naturally get all red passives, but don't prioritize them over normal evos
You can replace some evos with Golden ones if you feel like it, but those are mostly downgrades or side grades IMHO
Also use daggers or dual daggers. Spammable attacks = more shock and more damage from Hologram. I struggle to play with slower weapons.

I honestly don't know and don't care how to play with other mechs, I'm pretty burned out of the game by this point, but this build always carries me through everything, and it has some wiggle room.

[FireDragonDoL]

Originally posted by Outsider:

I've beat alert 8 with Thunderio (fully upgraded), my ideal build looks something like this:
Storm chip + Surging Belligerence = the more you hit, the higher the damage, huge DPS ramp, very important
Restore + Miser = survivabilty, moderately important, especially in stages 2 and 3
Flexibility + Expansion Slot = A lot of dodges, Hologram that does huge damage, massive DPS boost, also Sundario's own passives give damage to dodges, very important
Fusion Crystal + Hyperbaric Catapult = survivabilty and some DPS, this one is kinda optional, but will help in Stage 2 if you get it early
Bait Capsule + Fight On = chance to avoid damage altogether and moderate DPS, moderately important, especially if you struggle with manual dodging (like me lol)
Iron Sharpens Iron + Stronger = continuous DPS ramp, the earlier you get these, the better, taking them late in the run is not very helpful, but still helpful
Electronic Dash + Static Master = Massive DPS boost and synergy with Thunderio's red passives
Naturally get all red passives, but don't prioritize them over normal evos
You can replace some evos with Golden ones if you feel like it, but those are mostly downgrades or side grades IMHO
Also use daggers or dual daggers. Spammable attacks = more shock and more damage from Hologram. I struggle to play with slower weapons.

I honestly don't know and don't care how to play with other mechs, I'm pretty burned out of the game by this point, but this build always carries me through everything, and it has some wiggle room.

This sounds amazing, I'll test it!

I managed to beat alert 6 today with Lee by playing a bit differently (using the freezing chain knives way more) and focusing on getting ASAP Death loading (shield on execute).
The freezing chain knives made a big difference for elites, since essentially only if there are 2 I have problem, allowing to pass the factory with less troubles then I had before.
I got also stronger very early, so by the time I got to Gladys, I was doing enough execution damage to survive the fight without engaging the backup core.
For the data center boss, I erased it, I surprisingly got good at damaging it without taking too many hits.

[DarkFury]

Vik / Sawpop / belligerance. You need to get the belligerance evolution attribute for the sawpop - so you can charge it with sweet storm. You can get the stacks up omega fast.

Lee / Bayonets / Execution.

Aya / passive dps - get used to her mecha skill.. You can cast it and with many other ways of dealing damage other than attacking you can focus on dodging and surviving

Generally, get advanced tech as soon as possible.

Once used to the builds you will also clear alert 8 with them